Patent Attorney

ALL REALTRUCK Career • Ann Arbor, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

RealTruck is seeking a passionate and driven attorney with 3-5 years of experience in patent law and licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent Office. This role is crucial for protecting RealTruck’s intellectual property rights by drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Your technical expertise and legal acumen will contribute to safeguarding innovations and inventions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and make a significant impact in a fast-paced corporate environment at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school required.
• 3-5 years of experience as a patent attorney.
• Proficiency in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• License to practice law and admitted to the US Patent Bar.
• Strong communication and technical skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in complex situations.
• Ability to track and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work closely with inventors, clients, and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of US patent law and international patent law.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with patent portfolio management and IP strategy development.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications with focus on making patent submission easy for engineering contributors.
• Client-facing experience with the ability to understand business objectives and align IP strategy accordingly.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to advise both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple matters under deadline.
• Self-starter; Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Acts in a manner that engenders trust in clients; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign patent offices, including utility and design matters.
• Partner with inventors and technical experts to develop a thorough understanding of inventions and translate technical subject matter into precise, defensible patent specifications.
• Conduct prior art searches and patentability assessments to inform filing strategies.
• Analyze patent portfolios, perform freedom-to-operate analyses, and evaluate infringement risks to support sound business decisions.
• Support IP due diligence for M&A transactions, licensing negotiations, and other transactional matters.
• Assist with patent litigation matters, including collaboration with litigation counsel and expert witnesses.
• Advise on patent strategy, portfolio management, and risk — aligned to broader business objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and the opportunity for an annual increase, based on job performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance with FSA/HSA options.
• A 401k savings program with a company match.
• 10 paid holidays and paid time off.
• Educational assistance to continue college or pursue other skills and further your career.
• Discounts on great RealTruck products for you, your family, and friends.
• Employee Referral Bonus program.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability.
• Wellbeing days and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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