Partner in Intellectual Property - Patent General in Detroit, MI

Law Firm

Detroit, MI

Partner in Intellectual Property - Patent General in Detroit, MI

Partner

6-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Patent Partner

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage patent prosecution, intellectual property (IP) strategy, and portfolio development for clients across diverse sectors, including automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while continuing to expand the book of business.
- Collaborate with the law firm’s leadership to develop the patent practice, mentor junior attorneys, and create long-term strategies for growth.
- Provide IP counseling and advise clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, invalidity, and other patent-related issues.
- Participate in business development efforts to grow the law firm’s client base and expand the patent group’s market presence.
- Work collaboratively with other attorneys in the law firm to offer integrated legal solutions to clients with multidisciplinary needs.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the state bar.
- Registration to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- At least 6-10 years of experience in patent law, with a focus on patent prosecution and strategic IP counseling.
- A portable book of business with a proven ability to attract and retain clients.
- Experience working with clients in industries such as technology, life sciences, manufacturing, automotive, or healthcare.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to play a key role in growing a patent practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and technical concepts to a diverse client base.

Salary Information:
- Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, though specific salary figures are not provided in the text.

Additional Information:
- The opportunity to help shape a growing patent group within a well-established and respected law firm.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment that values innovation, client service, and professional development.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A platform to expand the book of business and grow the practice with the support of the law firm’s resources.

The law firm is in the exciting early stages of growing its patent group, which currently includes three experienced patent attorneys. As the firm continues to expand, they are seeking a dynamic Partner-Level Patent Attorney with a book of business to help shape the future of their IP practice. If you are a driven patent attorney with a passion for intellectual property law and are excited about the opportunity to help grow a thriving patent practice, the law firm would be interested in hearing from you.