IP Associate — Austin (Litigation & Licensing)

Cokinos | Young; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cokinos | Young seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in Austin with 3-6 years of IP experience. The role involves IP litigation and transactional matters including patent and trademark prosecution, licensing, and portfolio management.

The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing, and analytical skills and the ability to manage complex matters while collaborating with attorneys and clients. Strong Texas bar qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• 3-6 years of substantive IP experience, including litigation and/or transactional matters.
• Active Texas Bar membership or ability to obtain admission.
• Experience with patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in IP disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related commercial matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Draft and negotiate IP licensing agreements and related transactional documents.
• Prepare and prosecute patent and trademark applications, including responding to USPTO office actions.
• Assist clients with IP portfolio management, protection, and enforcement strategies.
• Assist with hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Work directly with clients to evaluate legal issues and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex litigation and transactional matters.

Skills

IP litigation

Patent prosecution

Trademark prosecution

Licensing agreements

IP portfolio management

Legal research

Drafting

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Cokinos | Young seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in Austin with 3-6 years of IP experience. The role involves IP litigation and transactional matters including patent and trademark prosecution, licensing, and portfolio management.

The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing, and analytical skills and the ability to manage complex matters while collaborating with attorneys and clients. Strong Texas bar qualifications are required.