Intellectual Property Attorney

7-16 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Omaha, NE, seeks a highly qualified Intellectual Property Attorney with extensive experience in patent prosecution, portfolio management, freedom to operate, licensing, and due diligence. The ideal candidate should be a registered USPTO practitioner with a background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage global patent prosecution and portfolio management for clients.
• Provide expertise in freedom-to-operate analysis and patent clearance.
• Handle licensing agreements and other technology transactions.
• Conduct due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with a team to develop and articulate effective legal strategies.

Requirements:

• 8-14 years of experience in Intellectual Property Law.
• Registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent academic record and proficient writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Superior judgment and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Active Bar license in Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in global patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Expertise in freedom to operate analysis, patent clearance, and technology transactions.
• Familiarity with due diligence processes related to mergers and acquisitions.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Negotiation and drafting of licensing agreements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and multitasking abilities.

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