Intellectual Property Patent Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-to-senior-level Intellectual Property Patent Associate in Dallas, Texas. The role involves supporting patent disputes, prosecution, and transactions within the firm's IP practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in patent matters and an engineering background.

Duties

• Support complex intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright, false advertising, unfair competition, and trade secret matters.
• Assist with patent application drafting and transactional patent matters.
• Collaborate with international teams to provide comprehensive IP solutions.

Requirements

• Meaningful experience in patent matters, preferably focused on patent disputes.
• Texas Bar qualification or eligibility to waive into the Texas Bar.
• Engineering background essential.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Texas Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Bonus eligibility based on performance.

This firm has provided sophisticated legal advice and services to many of the world's most dynamic and global organizations for more than 50 years. With a network of more than 3,000 locally qualified, internationally experienced lawyers in 38 countries, this firm has the knowledge and resources to deliver the broad scope of quality legal services required for both international and local clientsconsistently, with confidence and with sensitivity for cultural, social and legal practice differences.