Intellectual Property Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled Intellectual Property Attorney in Madison, WI. This position involves providing comprehensive legal counsel on patent applications, advising on IP strategy, and supporting litigation and licensing matters.

Duties

• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent and trademark applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searching and analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to identify and protect innovations.
• Advise on IP strategy, portfolio management, and risk mitigation.
• Support IP litigation, licensing, and due diligence activities.
• Monitor competitor IP and industry trends.

Requirements

• Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active and in good standing with the state bar association.
• Member of the US Patent Bar.
• One to three years of experience in patent prosecution preferred.

Education

• Doctor of Law

Certifications

• Member of the US Patent Bar

Skills

• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other legal professionals and support staff.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

This is a very large law firm that is based in the U.S. and is one of the most prestigious firms in the nation. This firm has been involved in many of the largest mergers and acquisitions and securities offerings, and the Madison office practices corporate, commercial litigation, environmental, energy, and other types of law. Associates at this firm like the prestige and know that they will always benefit from having this firm on their resumes. They also like the excellent compensation and the opportunities for pro bono work that are available. Attorneys at this firm do work hard, but they are given responsibility and client contact early in their careers and for the most part they enjoy their work. The size and prestige of this firm allows them to truly practice law at its highest level.