Intellectual Property Attorney
Boardman Clark is one of Madison’s preeminent law firms. We serve individuals, businesses, and public sector clients. While we have strong Madison roots, our practice has broader regional, national, and global reach.
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Job Overview
Position Title: Associate Attorney
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
Boardman Clark is seeking a skilled and experienced Patent Attorney to join our dynamic team. This role involves providing comprehensive legal counsel to our clients regarding the management and prosecution of patent applications, advising on IP strategy, and supporting litigation and licensing matters.
Responsibilities
- Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent and trademark applications.
- Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searching and analysis.
- Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to identify and protect innovations.
- Advise on IP strategy, portfolio management, and risk mitigation.
- Support IP litigation, licensing, and due diligence activities.
- Monitor competitor IP and industry trends.
Qualifications
- A background in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is preferred, although the ideal candidate must be willing and able to practice in more than one technical area.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active and in good standing with the state bar association.
- Member of the US Patent Bar.
- One to three years of experience in patent prosecution is preferred.
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other legal professionals and support staff.
“Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”.