Patent Attorney
The candidate will provide research, legal and/or intellectual property counsel, recommendations and alternatives for complex legal questions and issues. Will draft, negotiate, and/or file legal briefs and documents including patent applications, opinions, contracts, notices, agreements, registrations and licenses. Assist senior attorneys in analysis of issues to identify legal problems. Review legal documents for compliance with applicable laws. Stay current on emerging trends in the law through continuing legal education, reading, professional conferences and participating in professional associations.
The candidate should preferably have a Bachelor's degree in a law/government, engineering or related discipline and/or equivalent work experience. A J.D. degree is also required. Must have 3+ years of experience in the overall corporate legal environment. Should also have 3+ years of experience in the general practice of law in a private law firm or corporate law department. Should be registered with the USPTO. Must have knowledge of risk management within areas of specialization and responsibility. Should have ability to perform legal research using the internet plus various online tools and CD-ROM programs. Must have knowledge of intellectual asset management, including intellectual property strategic planning for product lines, technologies and services.
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