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Form of workGreenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, is seeking an IP associate to join its dynamic Intellectual Property group. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on theAm Law Global 100; the IP associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country. We are looking for a candidate with a strong technical background in chemical engineering, and a commitment to providing exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will have two (2) to five (5) years of relevant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, evaluating patent portfolios, and performing due diligence investigations. The position is location in Minneapolis, but we are open to considering candidates from other GT offices, Boston, New Jersey and Salt Lake City.
Qualifications & Prior Experience:
Candidates should be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
An undergraduate or graduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a related disciplineis required.
Experience in a law firm is desirable.
Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
Candidates should possess leadership skills, be comfortable working directly with clients and work well with others.
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), undergraduate transcripts and a writing sample.
Practice Summary:
Greenberg Traurig's Intellectual Property & Technology Practice has more than 250 full-time intellectual property attorneys and professionals serving clients across the United States and in key business centers around the world. We handle all aspects of intellectual property, including patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)and right of publicity litigation; trademark prosecution and brand management; copyright and DMCA agent registration; patent prosecution and portfolio management; licensing;inter partesreview; third-party monitoring; domain name management; and interferences. We also counsel on the full range of data privacy and security breach issues, provide licensing and cross-border services and defend data privacy, security breach, and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)class action suits. Our Trademarks and Brand Management Practice features one of the largest trademark prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, litigation, and counseling legal practices worldwide. We also counsel extensively on fair use, social media, mobile, cloud, and new technology issues. Our litigation teams regularly handle complex copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret cases. GT lawyers likewise handle complex transactions and help clients structure new business models and protect and reduce exposure from new technologies. Additionally, our attorneys have deep-rooted science and engineering backgrounds. Together, we offer clients integrative and strategic counsel in virtuallyall areas of Intellectual Property & Technology. The deftness of our global network provides our clients with creative and forward-thinking legal services aimed at further enhancing their business operations.
Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
In support of our unwavering dedication to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. This Program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, aims to increase diverse representation in the legal industry. In July 2020, we achieved Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification. A year later, in 2021, we achieved Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus, meaning we went beyond the requirements of the original Mansfield program. Most recently, in 2022, GT gained Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus - again achieving the highest level of certification a law firm can obtain. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.
