Intellectual Property Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced Intellectual Property Attorney in Miami, Florida, with a robust background in patent law and hard sciences. The candidate will manage complex patent portfolios, advise on IP strategy, and handle prosecution and litigation across various technical fields.

Duties

• Draft, prosecute, and manage U.S. and international patent applications in hard science disciplines.
• Provide strategic counseling on intellectual property matters, including portfolio development and risk assessment.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.
• Represent clients in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings.
• Collaborate with inventors, scientists, engineers, and in-house counsel to develop and protect innovations.
• Support IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions.
• Keep current with evolving IP laws, USPTO procedures, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• 22 years of experience in intellectual property law, focusing on patent prosecution and strategy.
• Strong technical background in hard sciences.
• Proven success managing large patent portfolios and advising technology clients.
• Experience with both U.S. and international IP systems.
• Litigation and post-grant proceeding experience preferred but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in a hard science or engineering discipline.

Certifications

• Admission to a state bar (Florida preferred).
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required.

Skills

• Strong technical and legal analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capable of translating complex technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Detail-oriented with strong project and case management skills.
• Ability to lead client relationships and mentor junior team members.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
Miami
Florida
United States 33131
Phone : (305) 570-3575
Fax : (213) 895-7306