Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service business law firm, with 11 offices nationwide, seeks an experienced Patent Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona .

At Messner Reeves, you are in the driver’s seat with complete control of your future. You will see collaborations taking place and entrepreneurial minds thinking to create solutions to complex problems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in intellectual property law, with expertise in patent prosecution, portfolio management, and litigation. As a Patent Attorney, you will work closely with inventors, engineers, and clients to secure patent protection for innovative technologies and provide strategic guidance on intellectual property matters. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative legal team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the relevant patent offices.
• Prepare detailed description of inventions and draft patent claims to define the scope of protection.
• Manage patent prosecution timelines and deadlines to ensure timely filings and responses.
• Prepare detailed descriptions of inventions and draft patent claims to define the scope of protection.
• Develop and implement strategies for building and managing patent portfolios.
• Monitor exciting patents and coordinate renewal and maintenance activities.
• Represent clients in patent disputes, infringement litigation, and oppositions proceedings.
• Prepare legal arguments, motions, and briefs for court or administrative proceedings.
• Communicate complex legal and technical information clearly and effectively to clients and colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing patent law, with a focus on patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Strong technical background in a relevant field, such as engineering, computer science, or life sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal and technical concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Admission to the bar in a least one jurisdiction, preferably with registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Licensed to Practice Law In Arizona.
• Located in Phoenix.

We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits.

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