Patent Attorney I

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Patent Attorney I manages and navigates the legal framework to ensure an organization's inventions or trademarks are valid and protected. Performs due diligence to evaluate whether a patent is novel, non-obvious, and useful. Being a Patent Attorney I prepares technical and legal descriptions of patents or trademarks that clearly define claims and meet application standards and patent office requirements. Files patent applications or trademark registrations and liaises with regulatory examiners to resolve objections, amend claims, and ensure approval. Additionally, Patent Attorney I monitors and reports patent infringements and prosecutes violations of the organization's registered trademarks. Requires registration with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Requires a JD. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to a manager. The Patent Attorney I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Patent Attorney I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.