Intellectual Property Associate Attorney Tampa

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Tampa FL

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Our client a prominentAmLaw 200 firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their Intellectual Property group in Tampa. The ideal candidate will have experience in patent and trademark prosecution as well as IP transactions.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Bar Admission in Florida.
• 25 years of substantive experience in patent and trademark prosecution and IP transactions.
• USPTO registration strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and practical judgment are required.
• Experienced in negotiating and drafting intellectual property transactions and software agreements is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day prosecution dockets and prepare USPTO filings.
• Conduct patent and trademark searches prepare clearance opinions/advice and respond to office actions responses.
• Negotiate and draft IP transaction and software agreements.
• Conduct IP due diligence for M&A transactions and prepare related documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and collaborate with other lawyers within the firm.

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers the chance to be part of apremier intellectual property practicethat values collaboration innovation andlong-term career development. You will engage withcutting-edge technologies benefit from meaningful mentorship and leadership opportunities and interact directly withhigh-profile clients. The firms culture combines the resources of a national platform with the supportive environment of a close-knit team empoweringattorneys tobuild rewarding impactful careers in intellectual property law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: includes an annual salary range of$150000-$170000 determined by experience and market factors alongside eligibility forprofit-sharingand a discretionarybonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package: includes medical dental vision life and disability insurance paid time off 401(k) retirement plan employee assistant programs parental leave commuter benefits and additional perks.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit acoverletterresume and law school transcriptfor consideration.

Our client is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

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