Patent Attorney determines potential of granting patents on inventions or trademarks, and monitors possibility of infringement. Responsible for preparing and filing patent applications and trademark registrations, litigating pending applications and registrations, and reporting possible violations. Being a Patent Attorney prosecutes violations of organization's registrations and/or patents. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Additionally, Patent Attorney requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patent Attorney work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Patent Attorney typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Patent Attorney located in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, IA. The Patent Attorney will be responsible for day-to-day tasks associated with patent law, including filing and prosecuting patents, rendering patentability and clearance opinions, drafting patent applications, performing due diligence and other related legal services.
Qualifications
Confidential inquires; Please include cover letter and resume when applying.
Relocation candidates are welcome to apply – must be eligible for waiver into Iowa or willing to sit for the next bar exam.
Remote flexibility will be considered on a case-by-case basis.