Patent Associates (biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science, electrical [...]

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Travel accident insurance

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Unlimited vacation

Healthcare Flex spending accounts

Commuter plans

Employee assistance program

Long term care

Pet insurance

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking patent associates in multiple locations including Cleveland, OH. The role requires at least two years’ patent preparation and prosecution experience, with admission to a state bar and USPTO registration.

Strong academics and writing, research, analytical, and communication skills are essential. The IP Department supports a wide range of work, including portfolio management, strategic patent analysis, and opinion work, with training and significant client contact

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration required.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patent preparation and prosecution for diverse clients.
• Portfolio management and strategic patent analysis.
• Drafting opinions and client communications, with significant training emphasis.

Skills

Patent preparation

Patent prosecution

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore is seeking patent associates in San Diego, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; and Pittsburgh, PA. The position requires a minimum of two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration is required. Successful candidates have strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, and opinion work.

Dinsmore’s IP Department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Los Angeles, Miami, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. With one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, Dinsmore services clients in a wide range of industries around the world.

The base salary range for this position is $172,000 - $215,000. This is not inclusive of our full range, and actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Benefits offered include:

• 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 accounts
• commuter and transit plans
• employee assistance program
• long term care
• pet insurance

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.