POSITION SUMMARY

The Patent Attorney will play a crucial role in protecting RealTruck's intellectual property rights by drafting and prosecuting patent applications. This role's technical expertise and legal acumen will contribute to safeguarding innovations and inventions.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and file patent applications with the United States and Foreign Patent Offices.
• Collaborate with inventors and technical experts to understand inventions thoroughly.
• Conduct prior art searches to assess patentability.
• Draft clear and concise patent specifications.
• Analyze patent portfolios, conduct freedom-to-operate analyses, and assess infringement risks.
• Assist in due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions.
• Assist in patent litigation cases, including infringement disputes.
• Collaborate with litigation teams and expert witnesses.
• Advise clients on patent strategies, portfolio management, and potential risks.
• Understand clients' business needs and align patent strategies accordingly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & R EQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school required.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience as a patent attorney.
• Proficiency in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Familiarity with mechanical arts is preferred.

Required Licenses

• License to practice law in the State of Michigan and admitted to the US Patent Bar.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Strong communication and technical skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in complex situations.
• Ability to track and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work closely with inventors, clients, and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of US patent law and international patent law.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.
• Possess knowledge in a specific technical field (e.g., engineering, science, or technology).
• Understand complex inventions and translate technical details into legal language.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to understand inventions as detailed by engineering.
• Focus on making patent submission easy for engineering contributors.
• Self-starter; Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Ability to determine key aspects of inventions.
• Ability top draft high quality patent applications; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Corresponds well with both internal and external parties.
• Acts in a manner that engenders trust in clients; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to sedentary work; Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: talking, hearing, and the use of hands, wrists, or fingers in repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• The worker will be subjected to standard professional office conditions.