Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

A law firm seeking an Intellectual Property Associate Attorney in Cleveland. The attorney will be responsible for various aspects of intellectual property law, including patent preparation and prosecution in chemical and mechanical arts, design patent preparation and prosecution, trademark preparation and prosecution (including inter partes actions), IP due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, IP litigation support, and IP licensing. The role demands strong research and writing skills, exceptional project management abilities, and a JD from an accredited law school.

Duties:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution in chemical and mechanical arts.
• Handle design patent preparation and prosecution.
• Manage trademark preparation and prosecution, including inter partes actions.
• Perform IP due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide support for IP litigation matters.
• Assist in IP licensing negotiations and agreements.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2-5 years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Exceptional project management abilities.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Proficient in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Strong understanding of trademark law and procedures.
• Ability to conduct IP due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Exceptional project management abilities.

This nationally recognized law firm has a history of more than 150 years of service. It has expanded recently and has offices throughout the East Coast. Firm attorneys have served as presidents of the American Bar Association, and state and local bar associations. This firm has a relatively high number of female and minority partners, and they seem to have a strong respect for diversity in the workplace. Associates can expect a high-tech office with state-of-the-art facilities, to better serve the clients. Attorneys receive competitive salaries that are constantly reviewed and updated to maintain an high level of compensation. Pro bono work is welcomed and encouraged at this firm. One associate said that he loved the summer associate program at this firm, and it is a fantastic place socially.