Patent Attorney | 10+ Years of Experience

Williams Parker • Sarasota, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Williams Parker is seeking an accomplished USPTO-registered Patent Attorney with at least 10 years of experience and an established, portable book of business to lead and grow the firm’s patent practice. Based in Sarasota, the attorney will advise innovators, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, technology companies, and closely held businesses on protecting, managing, and maximizing intellectual property assets, serving clients throughout Florida and beyond. Experienced IP paralegal support manages filings and docketing so the attorney can focus on strategy, client relationships, and practice growth.

The role includes preparing and prosecuting patent applications, directing responses to Office actions, and managing domestic and international portfolios before the USPTO. The attorney will counsel clients on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and related IP matters; structure and negotiate transactions involving intellectual property; collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s practices; and lead the development of the Intellectual Property practice. The position also involves originating and expanding client relationships, strengthening referral networks, and mentoring attorneys and professional staff.

Williams Parker offers a platform for building a sophisticated patent practice from Sarasota, cross-disciplinary collaboration, administrative and business-development support, and a defined path to partnership. The firm states that compensation recognizes origination and that it offers market-leading compensation and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• A degree in engineering or the sciences.
• At least 10 years of private practice experience advising clients on patent, trademark, technology, and intellectual property matters.
• A demonstrated record of counseling inventors, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, technology companies, and business owners on complex intellectual property challenges, including evaluating patent portfolios, risks, and competitive positioning.
• An established, portable book of business and a record of originating new work.
• Commitment to developing enduring client and referral relationships.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in The Florida Bar, or admission elsewhere and a commitment to sit for the Florida Bar Examination.
• Exceptional judgment and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications, direct responses to Office actions, and manage domestic and international patent portfolios before the USPTO.
• Advise clients on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and related intellectual property matters, including patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement risk.
• Help clients align intellectual property protection with their business objectives.
• Draft and negotiate licensing agreements, technology agreements, confidentiality agreements, assignments, and other transactions involving intellectual property rights.
• Collaborate with attorneys in Corporate, Litigation, Real Estate, Tax, Labor & Employment, and Trusts & Estates on matters involving intellectual property assets and protection strategies.
• Originate and expand client relationships and strengthen referral networks.
• Lead and grow the firm’s patent practice and shape the future direction of its Intellectual Property practice.
• Mentor attorneys and professional staff.

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Savings Plan and 401(k) benefits with employer contributions.
• Dedicated administrative, marketing, business development, technology, and knowledge-management support.
• Defined path to partnership and economics that recognize origination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree