Managing Attorney - Intellectual Property
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Role summary
Manages, directs, or supervises staff within the intellectual property specialty in addition to its own workload of cases and legal issues. Handles a caseload of intellectual property files and issues which require seasoned legal judgment and sound business logic. This may involve direct interactions with engineers, scientists, and R&D professionals on patent protection, the identification of new inventions or technologies, risk mitigation, registrations, and a wide range of related matters. Ensures that such individuals are aware of the commercial and financial importance of intellectual property considerations as they relate to their work. Requires excellent communications and people management skills and post-bar qualification experience. Requires a significant attention to detail, often on highly technical subject matter. Registration to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office is also required. This role specifically requires a J.D. Degree as a qualification, overriding the educational criteria outlined in the level guide.
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