Working with Martensen IP

Intellectual Property / Government Contracts Attorney

Description: Primary functions will include providing guidance with regard to the patentability of invention disclosures, supervising outside counsel, preparing and negotiating intellectual property agreements, conducting right-to-use studies, preparing infringement opinions, providing effective guidance with regard to IP risks, conducting intellectual property due diligence to support acquisitions and divestitures, providing guidance for IP litigation, conducting intellectual property law training, successfully interacting with IP law groups throughout the world.

Additional duties will include preparing, prosecuting, and filing patent applications, completing patent searches and IP clearances, managing client patent portfolios, providing IP training services, providing subject matter expertise for business transactions and litigating intellectual property disputes. The ideal candidate would be able to provide legal support to clients not only on patent issues, but also in the areas of trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and privacy rights. Must be self-motivated and highly disciplined with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering excellent client service and results.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate
• Registered US Patent Attorney
• Minimum 5 years of direct IP legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house
• Occasional local travel
• Portable book of business or the ability and willingness to build a sustained practice
• Demonstrated ability to work with others of varying backgrounds
• Experience with prosecution, licensing and litigation matters

Paralegal/Law Office Administrator

Martensen IP is seeking a Paralegal and Office Administrator to join as an integral part of our law office team and become the “go to” person for office administration and management.

About Us

We are a boutique Intellectual Property law firm with 5 attorneys located in downtown Colorado Springs. If you’re seeking a workplace where you can use and be rewarded for your paralegal and administrative skills on a team that maintains the highest standards of ethics and integrity while thoroughly enjoying your free time, you owe it to yourself to learn more about Martensen IP. We have successfully developed and polished a business model for over a decade that allows our attorneys to combine working for select clients with a rewarding practice while supporting a very comfortable lifestyle. While skilled in law, we recognize our limitations in managing a business enterprise. We are looking for someone to join and guide our growing team. This role is not a good fit for those seeking a career stepping stone.

You will be a good fit for this job if…

• You take pride in providing excellent work product
• You are a genuinely positive and optimistic person who enjoys working with capable, talented people
• You are looking for a collaborative work environment having a nice office setting with two days per week of remote work
• You have excellent interpersonal skills
• You enjoy working for people that care about their employees and want to create a great workplace

Responsibilities

• Perform patent and trademark filings through the USPTO
• Construct document shells for patent and trademark applications and office actions
• Manage deadlines and client notifications for patent and trademark filings
• Gather, organize and enter data into legal software, i.e., Clio and DocketTrak
• Know and manage the numbers; understand the budget, costs, revenue, distributions, fees, originations, etc.; generate invoices and interact with clients; be the primary contact with the managing partner and our CPAs on all financials
• Approach all clients and employees with positivity and professionalism
• Handle sensitive client data with utmost discretion, care and accuracy
• Perform tasks as assigned with accuracy and promptness, meeting all agreed upon deadlines

Qualifications

• College graduate, preferably with a background in business and/or management;
• Five (5) years experience in a law office setting;
• Paralegal training, preferably with intellectual property training;
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Professional demeanor and positive communicator;
• Computer literacy, including a solid understanding Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and Excel applications;
• Experience with Clio and DocketTrak or comparable systems preferred;
• Demonstrate proficiency to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized;
• Go above and beyond on simple requests to make things easier on others.

Industry
Law Practice
Legal Services
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
This position is based out of the firm’s downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado office location
We provide the option to work from home up to 2 days per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colorado Springs, CO 80903