IP Patent Associate

Baker & McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie seeks a mid-to-senior level associate with patent experience to bolster our Intellectual Property practice in the Dallas or Washington, DC offices. The role supports patent disputes, prosecution, and transactions, with an engineering background essential.

The firm emphasizes cross-border collaboration and offers a global platform; Texas Bar qualification or waiver into Texas is required or demonstrated. Applicants must be ready to contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Meaningful experience in patent matters, preferably in disputes.
• Assist with patent prosecution and patent transactions.
• Engineering background is essential; Texas Bar qualification or waiver possible.

Responsibilities

• Support complex intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright, and related matters.
• Assist with patent application drafting and transactional patent matters.

Skills

Patent experience

Patent disputes

Collaborative

Job description

For over 55 years, our Intellectual Property practice has been helping clients in all aspects of the acquisition, protection, enforcement and exploitation of IP rights. We leverage our global resources and extensive experience to help clients grow and protect the value of their intellectual property anywhere in the world. Our global network of lawyers is our core strength – we work efficiently across borders, have intimate knowledge of the legal and business culture of the countries where we have offices, advise clients in a practical, easy-to-understand manner and form efficient international teams of attorneys. We act for many multinational brand owners in a wide variety of industries, including household and pharmaceutical products, fashion and luxury goods, transportation, sports, consumer products, foods, electronic goods, media, entertainment and technology. We believe in developing close professional relationships with clients and recognize the importance of understanding their business to better satisfy their legal and commercial requirements, constantly building on our capabilities with innovative solutions suited to the business of our clients and have received numerous awards.

The Firm seeks to hire (1) mid-to-senior-level associate with patent experience, preferably focused on patent disputes, to strengthen our Intellectual Property (IP) practice. This role will also support our patent prosecution and patent transactions practices. Open to the Dallas or Washington, DC office.

The ideal candidate should have meaningful experience in patent matters and will be expected to support complex intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright, false advertising, unfair competition, and trade secret matters, as well as related licensing and commercial disputes. In addition, the associate will assist with patent application drafting and transactional patent matters. An engineering background is essential. We are seeking a skilled, collaborative, and hard-working professional who is ready to contribute to the success of our team. The candidate must be Texas Bar qualified or can demonstrate they can waive into the Texas Bar.

About us

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Additional Information

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify [e-mail]

Pay Transparency

• This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on number of hours worked.
• The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $310,000 - $435,000 (annually) if located in an office in the District of Columbia. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.