Patent Partner

Bodman PLC

Detroit, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Automotive Industry, Automotive Manufacturing, Biology, Business Development, Business Growth, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Support/Service, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Intellectual Property (IP), Investment Management, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Patent Procurement, Patent Strategy, Patents, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Team Player, US Patent and Trademark Offices, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Detroit, Michigan
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description


Our firm is in the exciting early stages of growing its patent group, which currently includes three experienced patent attorneys. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic Partner-Level Patent Attorney with a book of business to help shape the future of our IP practice.
 

Position Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled patent attorney with a strong track record of success and a portable book of business to join our team at the partner level. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in patent prosecution, counseling, and strategic portfolio management. As a key member of our growing patent group, you will have the opportunity to help build the practice while working closely with innovative clients in a variety of industries.


Key Responsibilities


  • Manage patent prosecution, IP strategy, and portfolio development for clients across diverse sectors, including automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while continuing to expand your book of business.
  • Collaborate with the firm’s leadership to develop the patent practice, mentor junior attorneys, and create long-term strategies for growth.
  • Provide IP counseling and advise clients on patentability, freedom-to-operate, invalidity, and other patent-related issues.
  • Participate in business development efforts to grow the firm’s client base and expand the patent group’s market presence.
  • Work collaboratively with other attorneys in the firm to offer integrated legal solutions to clients with multidisciplinary needs.


Qualifications


  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the state bar.
  • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
  • At least 6-10 years of experience in patent law, with a focus on patent prosecution and strategic IP counseling.
  • A portable book of business with a proven ability to attract and retain clients.
  • Experience working with clients in industries such as technology, life sciences, manufacturing, automotive, or healthcare.
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to play a key role in growing a patent practice.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and technical concepts to a diverse client base.


What We Offer


  • The opportunity to help shape a growing patent group within a well-established and respected firm.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment that values innovation, client service, and professional development.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • A platform to expand your book of business and grow your practice with the support of the firm’s resources.
If you are a driven patent attorney with a passion for intellectual property law and are excited about the opportunity to help grow a thriving patent practice, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a description of your book of business to recruiting@bodmanlaw.com

About the Company

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Bodman PLC

Our attorneys provide savvy business counsel to some of the region's most successful companies and individuals on a broad range of issues, and we provide clients with the personal attention of a small firm with the talent and skill expected of the nation’s leading law firms.

With practices in Banking & Financial Services, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Aviation Law & Finance, Construction, Health Care, Environmental, Enterprise Procurement, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy & Security, Tax, Trusts & Estates, Labor & Employment, Bankruptcy, and Insurance, we work to understand our clients' businesses and the markets in which they operate. This enables us to provide strategic advice and preventative counsel to address potential issues efficiently and discreetly before they become significant and expensive problems that affect their bottom line

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Legal Services
FOUNDED
1929
WEBSITE
http://www.bodmanlaw.com/