Patent Attorney | 10+ Years of Experience

Williams Parker • Sarasota, FL

6d • 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 serve clients throughout Florida and beyond, including innovators, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, technology companies, and closely held businesses. Experienced intellectual property paralegal support manages filings and docketing, allowing the attorney to focus on strategy, client relationships, and practice growth.

The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications; managing domestic and international patent portfolios; advising on intellectual property strategy and risk; drafting and negotiating intellectual property agreements and transactions; collaborating with attorneys across the Firm’s practices; and leading the development of the Intellectual Property practice. The opportunity includes a defined path to partnership and economics that recognize origination.

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 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 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 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.
• Mentor attorneys and professional staff.
• Lead and shape the future of the Firm’s Intellectual Property practice.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior