Intellectual Property Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a seasoned Intellectual Property Attorney with 15 years of patent experience to manage complex patent prosecution, provide strategic counseling, and support litigation and licensing matters. This role offers substantial client contact, high-level responsibility, and professional growth within a collaborative legal team. Location • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duties

• Oversee preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications
• Advise clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and infringement issues
• Conduct patent due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and financings
• Support patent litigation teams with claim construction, invalidity analyses, and expert reports
• Draft and negotiate patent-related agreements, including licenses and assignments
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with technical staff on invention harvesting

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in patent prosecution and IP counseling
• Proven track record in patent litigation support and transactional work
• Strong ability to manage multiple high-value matters and deadlines
• Demonstrated client-service orientation and business development acumen

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility)
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Skills

• Exceptional patent drafting and prosecution skills
• Deep understanding of U.S. and international patent laws and procedures
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing abilities
• Effective oral advocacy and client-facing communication
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities within a team environment

This law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, small enterprises, and individuals. Its key practice areas include corporate and business law, creditors' rights and bankruptcy, employment law, litigation and dispute resolution, international law, private clients, and nonprofit organizations. The firm has been included in the list of Best Law Firms by U.S. News and Best Lawyers. Its office is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.