Fay Sharpe LLP, 
an established intellectual property law firm located in the heart of Playhouse Square District in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a registered patent attorney, agent or IP Engineer to join its dynamic patent practice.
Required Education and ExperienceThe ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney or agent with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, chemistry or computer science, with 2-5 years of patent experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
Essential Duties
- Discusses inventions and disclosures with inventors or clients and ascertains whether they are likely to succeed in being granted a patent;
- Studies and analyzes scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess in what ways an invention is novel, innovative or non-obvious;
- Writes detailed descriptions of inventions in precise legal terms which will form the basis for patents to be granted by the U.S. Patent Office or by Foreign Patent Offices;
- Prosecutes patent applications by corresponding with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), often presenting complicated technical arguments;
- Advises foreign associates on pending patent applications in Foreign Patent Offices;
- Advises on enforcement of patent rights; prepare, patent ability, infringement, validity and right to use opinions;
- Prepare patent licenses and technology agreements;
- Advises clients on other intellectual property rights, e.g. copyrights or trademarks;
- Keeps up to date with legal developments in the intellectual property field; and
- Tutors and mentors patent agents or new attorneys.
Benefits
We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), and profit sharing. Fay Sharpe LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact
Apply by emailing James Scarbrough at: jscarbrough@faysharpe.com.
Fay Sharpe LLP
James Scarbrough, Hiring Partner
1228 Euclid Avenue, 5th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cleveland, Ohio