Patent Associate: Diverse Prosecution & Strategy

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 172,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Firm paid disability

Firm paid life insurance

Firm paid travel accident

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Unlimited vacation

Healthcare and flexible spending

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking patent associates to join our IP practice in multiple offices, including Dayton, OH. Candidates should have at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, with admission to a state bar and USPTO registration.

Strong writing, research, and communication skills are essential. We offer a collegial training-focused environment with significant client contact and exposure to a wide range of work, including portfolio management, strategic analysis,

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration is required.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, and opinion work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications for clients.
• Assist in managing client patent portfolios and related strategies.
• Provide analytical opinions and strategic analyses on IP issues.
• Collaborate with teams across offices to support client needs.

Skills

Patent preparation

Patent prosecution

Legal research

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Admission to state bar

USPTO registration

Tools

USPTO

IP portfolio management

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking patent associates to join our IP practice in multiple offices, including Dayton, OH. Candidates should have at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, with admission to a state bar and USPTO registration.

Strong writing, research, and communication skills are essential. We offer a collegial training-focused environment with significant client contact and exposure to a wide range of work, including portfolio management, strategic analysis,