Patent Attorney III

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Patent Attorney III 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 III 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 III 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 III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Patent Attorney III typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.