Intellectual Property Attorney - Patent/Trademark Prosecution
Hybrid | Cleveland, OH; St. Louis, MO; or Washington, D.C.
Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Intellectual Property practice, with a focus on patent prosecution and/or trademark prosecution. This position may be based in our Cleveland, St. Louis, or Washington, D.C. office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
About the Role
Due to the continued growth of our Intellectual Property practice, we are seeking an attorney with 2+ years of patent and/or trademark prosecution experience to work with clients on developing, protecting, and managing their patent portfolios.
The ideal candidate will have a technical background in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science and engineering, although candidates with undergraduate degrees in other engineering or scientific disciplines will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced intellectual property attorneys and sophisticated clients across a variety of technologies and industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications and/or trademark applications.
- Draft patent/trademark applications, amendments, responses to Office Actions, and other USPTO filings.
- Work directly with inventors and clients to understand complex technologies and identify patentable innovations.
- Conduct interviews with USPTO examiners and develop strategies for advancing patent/trademark applications.
- Assist clients with patent portfolio development and management.
- Advise clients regarding patentability, prosecution strategy, and intellectual property protection.
- Advise clients regarding trademark clearance, prosecution strategy, and intellectual property protection.
- Coordinate foreign patent/trademark prosecution matters and work with foreign associates as needed.
- Conduct patent/trademark searches and analyze prior art.
- Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's Intellectual Property practice on client matters.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- 2 + years of experience.
- Undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science and engineering is strongly preferred; candidates with undergraduate degrees in other engineering or scientific disciplines will also be considered.
- Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) preferred.
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent/trademark applications.
- Strong technical, analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific and technical concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
Compensation
Salary range will be $165,000 to $235,000/year. Actual compensation will commensurate with years of experience, qualifications, technical background, skill set, and office location.
