Intellectual Property Patent Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks a Patent Attorney with an Electrical Engineering or Physics background to join a veteran IP law firm in Cincinnati. The role focuses on electrical patent preparation and prosecution, with opportunities to engage in client meetings and Examiner interviews.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, a technical degree in EE or physics, and is admitted to the USPTO and/or a state bar. The position is full-time with a hybrid work arrangement in Cincinnati, OH.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related technical field.
• Admission to the USPTO and/or a state bar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patent applications and prosecute before USPTO and foreign offices.
• Evaluate and respond to patent office actions in the U.S. and internationally.
• Draft legal opinions related to intellectual property matters.
• Participate in client meetings and Patent Examiner interviews.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Gain exposure to patent litigation and related IP projects.

Skills

Patent preparation

Prosecution experience

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

State bar admission and/or USPTO registration

Job description

• State Bar admission.

Patent Attorney - Electrical Engineering / Physics

Company Overview

An established intellectual property law firm with over 150 years of experience is seeking talented legal professionals to join its team. The firm provides comprehensive intellectual property services to businesses and individuals worldwide, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, licensing, and advertising law services.

Position Summary

The firm is seeking a Patent Attorney with an Electrical Engineering or Physics background to join its electrical patent preparation and prosecution practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patent applications.
• Evaluate and respond to U.S. and international patent office actions.
• Draft legal opinions related to intellectual property matters.
• Participate in client meetings and Patent Examiner interviews.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Gain exposure to patent litigation and other intellectual property projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Admission to the USPTO and/or a state bar. Candidates admitted in other U.S. jurisdictions will also be considered.

Required Licenses

• State Bar admission.
• USPTO registration.

Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid.
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Relocation: Required before the start date if relocation is necessary.

Benefits

• 401(k) and retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The employer provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.