Patent (Intellectual Property) Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Fresh. Innovative. Full of opportunity. Do these words describe a place you’d like to work? Good.

Gutwein Law is a growing law firm practicing in the areas of corporate law, real estate, commercial litigation, estate planning and administration, employment law, and intellectual property. At our firm, we focus on the value you deliver – and do everything we can to help you achieve your goals – as a person and as a professional. We embrace a spirit of growth, innovation, and community, and combine it with deep experience in business and law. 

Still sound like the right place for you? We’re looking for a full-time attorney in our Indianapolis office that meets the following criteria: 

• 3+ years of experience practicing intellectual property law. Patent attorney preferred.
• Maintains client relationships that produce at least $150k of work per year that would be expected to follow lawyer to a new firm
• Advises clients on intellectual property-related matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
• Drafts and negotiates IP-related agreements, including licensing, assignment, and non-disclosure agreements
• Conducts IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
• Manages and maintains clients' IP portfolios
• Stays up-to-date with changes in IP law and industry trends and conducts legal research to support clients' IP needs
• Has capability to exercise independent judgment and discretion with strong attention to detail
• Possesses high moral character, hard-working mindset, and practical knowledge
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills for use working internally with other team members and while advising

Gutwein Law places a big emphasis on its cultural and benefit offerings, which include: 

• Base Salary, structured bonuses, and growth plan
• 401K with employer contribution
• Insurance plan, including health insurance, vision insurance, and group life insurance
• Covered CLE costs, along with firm-wide training sessions
  
• Modern, centrally located office space with paid parking
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Mobile phone plan reimbursement
• A focus on healthy work-life harmony
• Swag, parties, and other cultural initiatives