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Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP seeks an Intellectual Property Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join our intellectual property practice. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and experience in IP litigation, patent and trademark prosecution.
This position offers the opportunity to work with attorneys across the firm on a variety of technologies and intellectual property matters, helping clients protect, manage, and enforce their intellectual property rights.
Responsibilities
Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications and coordinate foreign patent prosecution.
Prepare and prosecute U.S. trademark applications and coordinate foreign trademark prosecution.
Assist in drafting and negotiating intellectual property license and sales agreements.
Conduct due diligence of intellectual property associated with M&A transactions.
Support intellectual property litigation (primarily patent, trademark, and trade secret), including legal and technical research, discovery, claim construction, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Evaluate patents and technologies in connection with infringement, validity, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
Work directly with clients and inventors to understand their technologies and develop strategies to protect their intellectual property.
Conduct trademark availability searches.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school
3–5 years of relevant intellectual property experience, including patent litigation and prosecution.
A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Registration practitioner of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or Patent Bar eligible.
Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage competing deadlines, collaborate effectively, and provide responsive client service.
This position may be based in any Porter Wright office, with a preference for Chicago, Columbus , Cleveland or Pittsburgh.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.
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