Senior Patent Attorney - Prosecution & IP Counsel (USPTO)

Kean Miller LLP; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Kean Miller LLP in New Orleans, LA, seeks an experienced Registered Patent Attorney to support patent prosecution and IP litigation. The attorney will draft patent applications, manage prosecution, advise clients, and coordinate with global counsel from our New Orleans office.

Candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. Minimum 5 years in patent prosecution and a BS in Chemistry or related field are required, with excellent writing and client-service skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice before the USPTO.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related subject matter.
• Excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional references.

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.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Client counseling

Legal research

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related

Job description

Kean Miller LLP in New Orleans, LA, seeks an experienced Registered Patent Attorney to support patent prosecution and IP litigation. The attorney will draft patent applications, manage prosecution, advise clients, and coordinate with global counsel from our New Orleans office.

Candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. Minimum 5 years in patent prosecution and a BS in Chemistry or related field are required, with excellent writing and client-service skills.