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

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 172,000 - 215,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 plans

Commuter and transit plans

Employee assistance program

Long term care

Pet insurance

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking patent associates with at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience to join our IP team in multiple cities, including Pittsburgh. Candidates must be admitted to a state bar and USPTO registered, with strong academic credentials and exceptional research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

The role offers training and significant client contact in a collegial atmosphere.

Qualifications

Minimum two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration are 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 (patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, and opinion work).

Responsibilities

Prepare and prosecute patent applications across diverse technologies.
Manage patent portfolios and perform strategic analyses for clients.
Provide opinions and analyses on patentability, validity, and enforceability.
Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Patent preparation

Patent prosecution

Portfolio management

Strategic analysis

Opinion work

Research

Writing

Communication

Education

JD or equivalent

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: