IP Attorney

Tucker Ellis LLP•St. Louis, MO

21h•$165,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice, focusing on patent prosecution and/or trademark prosecution. The position may be based in the Cleveland, St. Louis, or Washington, D.C. office and offers a hybrid work schedule. The attorney will work with clients to develop, protect, and manage patent portfolios. The ideal candidate has a technical background in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science and engineering, though candidates with undergraduate degrees in other engineering or scientific disciplines will also be considered. The role offers the opportunity to work with experienced intellectual property attorneys and sophisticated clients across a variety of technologies and industries.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
At least 2 years of experience.
Experience drafting and prosecuting patent and/or trademark applications.
Strong technical, analytical, research, and writing skills.
Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific and technical concepts.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science and engineering is strongly preferred; candidates with undergraduate degrees in other engineering or scientific disciplines will also be considered.
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications and/or trademark applications.
Draft patent and trademark applications, amendments, responses to Office Actions, and other USPTO filings.
Work directly with inventors and clients to understand complex technologies and identify patentable innovations.
Conduct interviews with USPTO examiners and develop strategies for advancing patent and trademark applications.
Assist clients with patent portfolio development and management.
Advise clients regarding patentability, prosecution strategy, and intellectual property protection.
Advise clients regarding trademark clearance, prosecution strategy, and intellectual property protection.
Coordinate foreign patent and trademark prosecution matters and work with foreign associates as needed.
Conduct patent and trademark searches and analyze prior art.
Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's Intellectual Property practice on client matters.