Intellectual Property Attorney

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.