Job Description
DarrowEverett LLP is looking for an IP Patent Associate Attorney with immediate availability. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct patent and trademark clearance searches and provide risk assessments and strategic advice.
- Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent and trademark applications.
- Represent clients in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
- Manage trademark portfolios and coordinate with counsel.
- Advise on copyright registration, enforcement, and licensing strategies.
- Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licenses, assignments, and NDAs.
- Support IP due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on matters involving IP rights.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 8+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department with a focus on intellectual property.
- Demonstrated experience in patent and trademark prosecution, TTAB proceedings, and copyright matters.
- Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
- USPTO registration is preferred for candidates handling patent prosecution.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
- A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion.
- Organization and time management skills.