Are you a patent associate at a large firm and tired of the pressures and demands of billable hours quotas? Do you like being home for dinner at a reasonable hour? Are you a solo patent practitioner looking for more stability and overhead support? If so, then this opportunity may be for you.
Sisson IP Law is a boutique intellectual property law firm representing customers from start-ups to large multinational corporations on all levels of intellectual property. The Firm works on a unique flat fee model that helps build long-lasting relationships with our customers, eliminates the pressures of billable hours quotas, and improves work/life balance for our attorneys.
Sisson IP Law is seeking a licensed U.S. patent attorney to join our growing practice. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our customers – particularly those in the automotive sector as they navigate the next generation of electric vehicle technologies.
Location: While some in-office work is anticipated, and attorneys are welcome to work full-time from one of our two offices, the Firm has always maintained the flexibility to allow attorneys to work remotely. The Firm’s primary office is located in Medina, Ohio with a satellite office located in Cornelius, North Carolina. Initial in-office training at the Firm’s office in Medina, Ohio will be required.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting, filing, and prosecuting U.S. patent applications – including appeals and post-grant proceedings at the PTAB.
- Conducting prior art searches.
- Meeting with customers (at their facilities, virtually, or at the Firm’s offices) to develop patent filing, prosecution, and enforcement strategies.
- Advising customers on domestic and international patent strategy.
- Working with attorneys and associates in other countries to develop patent filing, prosecution, and enforcement strategies for their customers entering the United States.
- Negotiating and drafting intellectual property agreements including licenses, joint development agreements, and the like.
- Conducting and assisting on in-court and out-of-court patent enforcement efforts.
- Representing the Firm at various marketing and customer development events including the SEMA Show, AIPPI, INTA, and more.
Education, Experience, and/or Training:
- Licensed patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- 3 to 5 years of experience as outside or in-house patent counsel drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, computer science (hardware), hardware engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
- Preference may be given to candidates who have non-legal experience in R&D, product development, manufacturing, or related areas – particularly in the automotive sector.
- Though not required, experience with international patent portfolios is preferred.
- Though not required, experience in marketing, sales, and customer relationship management is preferred.
- Though not required, experience filing and prosecuting trademark and copyright applications is preferred.
- Though not required, candidates with experience working with foreign customers or foreign associates are encouraged to apply.
Ability to bring a small to mid-sized book of business is welcome, but certainly not required.
Salary and Benefits:
- Market Salary commensurate in scope with skills and experience and possible book.
- Flexibility to work remotely (with certain in-office time required).
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing (deferred compensation) plan.
- Health insurance.
- HSA/FSA.
- Paid CLEs.
- Paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Financial Planning Assistance.
- Dry Cleaning.
- PTO and Holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
License/Certification:
Work Location: Multiple Locations