Intellectual Property Attorney

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Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate should be a registered USPTO practitioner with a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. The candidate must have 8-14 years of experience, an excellent academic record, and proficient writing skills. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate within a team, superior judgment, and the capacity to manage multiple projects efficiently. The candidate should be adept at articulating legal strategies and courses of action.

Duties:

• Manage global patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Handle freedom to operate and patent clearance assessments.
• Oversee licensing agreements and other technology transactions.
• Conduct due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements:

• Registered with the USPTO.
• 8-14 years of experience as an Intellectual Property Attorney.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent academic record.
• Proficient writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Superior judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Certifications:

• Active Bar license in IL.

Skills:

• Legal expertise in intellectual property law.
• Articulate communication of legal strategies and courses of action.
• Experience in global patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Proficiency in conducting freedom-to-operate and patent clearance assessments.
• Negotiation skills for licensing and technology transactions.
• Due diligence expertise related to mergers and acquisitions.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Intellectual Property Attorney to contribute to the success of a reputable law firm in Chicago, IL, by leveraging their expertise in patent prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, and due diligence.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306