Registered Patent Attorney

Kean Miller LLP; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Kean Miller LLP in The Woodlands, TX, seeks an experienced Registered Patent Attorney to support patent prosecution and IP litigation. The ideal candidate will manage patent and trademark documents, counsel clients, and coordinate with foreign counsel from Houston, The Woodlands, or New Orleans offices.

Admission to the USPTO is required; Louisiana or Texas bar preferred. Reduced-hour schedules may be considered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in patent prosecution
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Strong writing skills and professional references
• Ability to interact directly with clients and develop relationships

Responsibilities

• Prepare, prosecute, and manage patent and trademark applications and related documents
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, staff, and government offices regarding status and requirements
• Coordinate international filings and communicate with foreign counsel
• Oversee US and international prosecution dockets to meet deadlines
• Draft and respond to IP-related cease-and-desist letters and provide counsel on IP contracts
• Assist with IP litigation and stay current on developments in IP law

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client interaction

IP strategy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Full-time

Description

With over 240 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houston, The Woodlands, Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Shreveport, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.

Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Registered Patent Attorney to support its growing patent prosecution and litigation dockets. The ideal candidate will be based in New Orleans and work from our New Orleans office; however, candidates based in Baton Rouge, Houston, or The Woodlands will also be considered. This position is open to both on-track and off-track candidates, including those interested in a reduced-hour schedule.

The attorney will provide client counseling; draft patent applications, litigation documents, and opinion letters; and conduct related legal research. Candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. Preference will be given to members of the Louisiana or Texas bars.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, prosecute, and manage patent and trademark applications and other documents related to patent and trademark prosecution
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, staff, and government offices regarding application status, filings, and procedural requirements
• Manage and coordinate international patent and trademark filings and communicate with foreign counsel
• Oversee U.S. and international patent prosecution dockets to ensure deadlines are met
• Prepare patent and trademark clearance searches and opinion letters
• Draft and respond to IP-related cease-and-desist letters
• Counsel clients regarding IP-related contracts and associated documentation
• Assist with IP litigation
• Stay current on developments in IP law and practice

Requirements

• Registered to practice with the USPTO
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in patent prosecution
• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related subject matter
• Excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and strong professional references
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills, with the ability and desire to interact directly with clients
• Ability to develop and strengthen client and referral relationships
• Demonstrated track record of high achievement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and other professionals

What Kean Miller Offers

We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).

Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.