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Salary: $225,000 - $435,000 per year
A bit about us:
A prestigious national law firm in Chicago is seeking a talented midlevel associate with 1-5 years experience to join it's Intellectual Property team. This firm is known for its commitment to excellence and providing a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Why join us?
- Excellent compensation
- Hybrid work schedules
- Health/dental/vision/life insurance
- 401k
- PTO
- sick time
- parental leave
- CLE reimbursement
- Opportunity for advancement
- National presence
Job Details
Job Details:
We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Intellectual PropertyAssociate Attorney to join our esteemed legal team. This is a hybrid role that offers the flexibility of working from home and in-office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IP/patent litigation, biotechnology, and a USPTO registration. As an integral part of our team, you will be responsible for providing legal advice on a broad range of Intellectual Property issues to our clients. This role requires a minimum of 2+ years of experience in the legal industry, with a focus on Intellectual Property law. If you are a proactive, solution-oriented individual with a knack for detail and a passion for Intellectual Property law, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of Intellectual Property matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Manage and oversee the prosecution of patent applications at USPTO.
- Conduct IP due diligence in connection with business transactions and investments.
- Draft and negotiate Intellectual Property agreements, including licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, and technology transfer agreements.
- Handle IP/patent litigations, including preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and representing clients in court.
- Collaborate with scientific and business teams to understand and protect the company’s Intellectual Property rights.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in Intellectual Property law and advise clients accordingly.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- A PhD in Biotechnology or a related field is preferred.
- Admitted to practice law in Illinois and registered to practice before the USPTO.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Intellectual Property law, with a focus on IP/patent litigation.
- Proven experience in managing patent portfolios and IP due diligence.
- Strong knowledge of USPTO procedures and guidelines.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve complex legal issues.
- Proficient in using legal research tools and software.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
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