Intellectual Property Associate

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Intellectual Property Associate in Charlotte or Minneapolis

The Nelson Mullins law firm is currently seeking a talented Intellectual Property Associate to join our team in either the Charlotte or Minneapolis office. As a top-ranked AmLaw100 firm, this is a great opportunity for a lateral associate looking to be a part of a dynamic and successful team.

Responsibilities of this role include utilizing your patent prosecution experience to write and file patent applications, as well as pursuing patent protection both in the . and abroad. As a registered patent attorney, you will also have the opportunity to perform freedom-to-operate analyses and write opinions for counsel. This position requires a strong team player who can work closely with other attorneys and staff members on a variety of intellectual property matters, including patentability analyses, drafting and prosecution, opinion work, and IP-related agreements and litigation.

To be considered for this role, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of their law school transcript.

Qualifications for this position include 2-4 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, with an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering or a similar field. Strong academic credentials, a strong work ethic, and excellent writing and analytical skills are also required. Candidates must also be admitted to the North Carolina Bar or the Minneapolis State Bar, and be admitted to practice before the . Patent & Trademark Office or be eligible to sit for the Patent Bar.

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their business goals through flexibility, business sense, and tireless advocacy. Our team of over 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals, and other business professionals work together to provide comprehensive services to our clients. With a wide range of practice areas, including government relations and policy services, we offer lateral attorneys a diverse and supportive environment to grow and succeed in their careers.

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The Nelson Mullins law firm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, service member status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (or eligible to sit for the Patent Bar)

Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off

Not specified

Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Time Management

J.D. degree from an accredited law school, Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering

Submit cover letter, resume, and law school transcript online

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree from an accredited law school, Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering

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