Description:
A Patent, Trademark and Copyright Attorney is presently seeking an associate level patent attorney (Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science) to join our growing firm. Responsibilities include patent preparation and prosecution, trademark searching/filing, drafting license agreements, counseling clients on the enforcement of their rights, counseling clients on avoidance of their competitor's rights, preparing non-infringement and/or invalidity opinion letters, and counseling clients on designing around competitor's patents.Associates at A Patent, Trademark and Copyright Attorney can expect to have a “hands on” approach that entails experience, responsibilities, and opportunities that firms typically restrict to partners. As such, the candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, outstanding written communication skills, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced professional environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- preferably hold an advanced degree (Master's, PhD, etc. or equivalent) but will consider exceptional candidates holding a Bachelor's or equivalent
- have industry experience
- have attended/graduated from top ABA accredited law school
- be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
- hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and be admitted to practice law in at least one state(in good standing), preferably NJ and/or NY
- have a minimum of 2+ years of IP experience in house, or with a law firm, or total years at both
- demonstrate experience in both patent preparation and prosecution and trademark matters
- have exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing and conflict resolution
- independently oversee legal matters assigned to the professional
- work collaboratively with other colleagues
- set and meet aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters and see projects through to conclusion
