The firm of Mayback & Hoffman, P.A. is seeking a senior patent associate for its offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications, both foreign and domestic.
• Prepare and prosecute U.S. trademark applications and assist with foreign filings.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analysis and prepare opinion letters if needed.
• Experience in preparing commercial agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses and joint venture agreements, would be beneficial but not necessary.
• Client counseling on all IP matters.
• Provide litigation support to Attorneys as needed.
Skills:
• Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Demonstrated skill with client generation and retention.
• Experience with patent-related litigation is a plus.
Education & Experience:
• 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney.
• Significant consideration will be given if candidate has 25%-50% of portable business.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO as a registered patent attorney.
• B.S. in relevant technical area. Advanced degree a plus.
• Applicants must be qualified to practice law in one state and be a member in good standing, State of Florida admission is a plus but not necessary.
Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Greg Mayback at greg@mayback.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida