Top Patent Attorney jobs in Illinois

Top Patent Attorney plans and directs all aspects of an organization's patent related legal issues. Provides patent expertise to other departments where needed. Being a Top Patent Attorney demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Additionally, Top Patent Attorney requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Top Patent Attorney manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Patent Attorney typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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3956 - Patent Prosecution Associate Or Dept. Attorney
  • Nixon Peabody LLP
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • 3956
    Department Attorney
    Chicago, IL
    Intellectual Property
    Friday, December 29, 2023
    Legal

    At Nixon Peabody, our priority is to attract, retain, and promote talented individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, and personal backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

    The attorneys in our Intellectual Property Practice Group work closely with clients to remove obstacles, helping them stay ahead of changing patent laws and judicial decisions. They provide solutions for navigating around competitors' patents, extracting value from their intellectual property while protecting their assets. Our attorneys are self-starters with superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. As one of the leading, full-service, patent firms, we help our clients to maintain rights and ownership, generate significant revenue from their patents, and leverage the technologies of the future.

    At Nixon Peabody, our associates are given the opportunity to take the lead on interesting matters and provided with the opportunity to work on career-enhancing cases that both challenge and excite them. Our diverse workforce encourages collaboration and teamwork. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires attorneys at all levels to build relationships both inside and outside the firm, setting the foundation for a long and exciting career with us.

    In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary ranges for this position is as follows:

    • Chicago, IL: $180,000

    In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary ranges are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salaries it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

    Our Intellectual Property Practice Group is seeking to hire a patent prosecution associate or department attorney to join our Chicago, IL office.

    The ideal candidate will have five to eight years of patent prosecution experience. Qualified candidates will have experience drafting patent applications and prosecuting before the USPTO. An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or any equivalent thereof and USPTO admission required.

    Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

    A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's a chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

    PRINCIPALS ONLY


    Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
    Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran.

    To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.


    Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority / Female / Gender Identity/ Sexual Orientation/ Disability / Veteran.

     

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Patent Attorney or Agent (AI/Electrical Engineering)
  • Vanguard-IP
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation for offices in CA / NY / TX / DC. Per Legal Times (2023): "A Preferred Law Firm for In-house Lawyers"One of the most successful firms with representing b...
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IP PATENT ATTORNEY - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, OPTICS, OR PHYSICS
  • JBA International
  • CHICAGO, IL FULL_TIME
  • Our client's Patent Team is seeking an experienced Patent Agent for their thriving Intellectual Property practice. Our client is an AmLaw 50 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and ...
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Attorney - Assistant Attorney General - Workers' Compensation
  • Office of the Illinois Attorney General
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Workers’ Compensation Bureau defends the State of Illinois in workers’ compensation claims filed by State employees with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. In addition, the Bureau pros...
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Attorney - Assistant Attorney General - Workers' Compensation Bureau
  • Office of the Illinois Attorney General
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Workers’ Compensation Bureau defends the State of Illinois in workers’ compensation claims filed by State employees with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. In addition, the Bureau pros...
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Attorney - Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Fraud Bureau
  • Office of the Illinois Attorney General
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Consumer Fraud Bureau is responsible for handling a broad spectrum of consumer protection activities. Its focus is to protect Illinois residents from fraudulent or dishonest business practices. It...
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Registered Patent Lawyer
  • Beusse Sanks, PLLC
  • Orlando, FL
  • Are you motivated to help businesses succeed in this highly competitive market? Our dynamic legal team is currently look...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Patents - Video
  • Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech me...
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Patent Counsel
  • Magna International
  • Troy, MI
  • Job Number: 62848 Group: Magna Corporate Division: Magna Services of America (Troy Office) Job Type: Permanent/Regular L...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SENIOR COUNSEL IP
  • The Judge Group
  • Decatur, IL
  • Job Description Senior Patent Counsel - Decatur, ILThis is a full-time, exempt level position.Position Summary:Reporting...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patent Paralegal
  • LHH
  • Dallas, TX
  • If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented Intellectual Property Paralegal in Dallas specialized in patents, APPL...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patent Attorney
  • Spencer Riley
  • We are partnered with one of the nation's leading law firms, combining the resources and reputation of a large firm with...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Experienced Engineer - Patent Engineer
  • Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hanley, Flight and Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a patent prosecution law firm located in downtown Chicago, is seeking engineers...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Assistant - Patent Services Group
  • Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, an Intellectual Property Law firm located in downtown Chicago, is seeking a ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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Income Estimation for Top Patent Attorney jobs
$265,635 to $421,314

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