Intellectual Property Patent Attorney

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Intellectual Property Patent Attorney - Protect and Innovate with Klein Tools

Are you a driven and results-oriented attorney with a passion for intellectual property? Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Klein Tools, a leading manufacturer of innovative products, is seeking an Intellectual Property Patent Attorney to join our team in Mansfield, TX.

Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive perks such as paid vacations and holidays, profit sharing, health insurance, and professional development assistance. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with engineers, collaborate with in-house and outside attorneys, and protect the company's intellectual property rights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Intellectual Property Counsel in identifying, evaluating, and protecting patentable and strategic inventions.
• Work closely with engineers to identify patentable technology and suggest courses of action to protect proprietary technology.
• Prepare and prosecute . and international patent applications.
• Conduct prior art and invalidity searches.
• Provide legal advice on patentability, validity, and infringement.
• Manage patent docket and timelines.
• Track intellectual property projects and report progress to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited Law School and Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Two (2) years of applicable intellectual property legal experience and one (1) year of previous experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent Office and a member of the Texas State Bar.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Highest integrity and excellent judgment.

Travel Requirements:

10% (3 days per month)

Your Main Focus:

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our workforce. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities needing assistance, please email us at .

Join our team and make a difference with Klein Tools as an Intellectual Property Patent Attorney. Protect and innovate with us!

Must be registered to practice before the United States Patent Office

Paid Vacations & Holidays, Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k), Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental), Discounts on Klein Tools products, Education and Professional Development Assistance

Not mentioned

Patent Prosecution, Patent Application Drafting, Prior Art Searches, Legal Advice, Docket Management, Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Legal Analysis, Mechanical Engineering

Juris Doctor (JD) and Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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