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Aptar Group

IP Legal Attorney

Crystal Lake, IL

Intellectual Property Attorney Reports to: Global Head of Intellectual Property Location: Global ... contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint ...

Aptar Group

IP Legal Attorney

Crystal Lake, IL · On-site

Intellectual Property Attorney Reports to: Global Head of Intellectual Property Location: Global ... contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint ...

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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract intellectual property attorney in the United States is $199,306.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $156,500.00 and $256,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by contract intellectual property attorneys when managing multiple clients' portfolios?

Contract intellectual property attorneys often juggle several clients at once, each with unique needs and deadlines. Balancing these demands requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize urgent matters, such as filing deadlines or responding to office actions. Additionally, maintaining clear communication with each client and staying up-to-date with changing regulations can be challenging. Collaboration with in-house counsel, inventors, and other legal professionals is often necessary to ensure comprehensive protection and enforcement of IP rights.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Intellectual Property Attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Intellectual Property Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, state bar admission, and strong expertise in IP law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and licensing agreements. Familiarity with legal research platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and experience with contract management systems are typically required. Excellent negotiation, analytical thinking, and communication skills help you effectively advocate for clients and draft precise agreements. These competencies ensure clients’ intellectual property rights are protected and contractual obligations are clearly defined, minimizing legal risks.

What is a Contract Intellectual Property Attorney?

A Contract Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney is a legal professional who specializes in intellectual property law and works on a contract or temporary basis. These attorneys help businesses and individuals protect their intellectual property assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Their responsibilities may include drafting and reviewing IP-related contracts, advising on IP strategy, representing clients in disputes, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Contract IP attorneys typically work on specific projects or for a set period rather than as full-time employees. This arrangement gives clients flexibility and access to specialized legal expertise as needed.
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Intellectual Property Attorney - The Toro Company

Intellectual Property Attorney - The Toro Company

Venture Products

Perry, OK • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Intellectual Property Attorney

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless ofexpirationdate, now or in the future.

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to helpmaintainthe environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us.From residential lawns and gardens,to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and ahealthy tenure,come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

As an Intellectual Property Attorney and registered patent attorney, you will provide enterprise-wide legal counsel and advocacy to analyze, register and protect The Toro Company's intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and domain names, and avoid the valid intellectual property of others.

What Will You Do?

  • Conduct patentability analysis, including searching, evaluating, preparing claim strategy and drafting applications.

  • Provide IP infringement avoidance counseling.

  • Support IP lawsuits, with and through the assistance of inhouse and external counsel.

  • Monitor competitive IP landscapes.

  • Support IP agreements including license agreements, joint development agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and consulting agreements.

  • Perform supervised merger and acquisition due diligence with respect to IP matters.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

  • Reports to Sr. Director, Chief Product Counsel with overall responsibility for patent matters across the enterprise.

  • Responsible for various IP matters, as assigned, for certain divisions of The Toro Company.

  • Partners with internal and outside legal counsel.

  • Partners with and counsels division leaders and engineering and marketing personnel.

What Do You Need?

Basic Qualifications:

  • Science/Engineering undergraduate degree or equivalent technical credits for USPTO

  • Registration Exam eligibility

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

  • Licensed to practice in relevant jurisdiction(s)

  • 1+ years as a registered patent attorney required

  • Exhibits sound judgment, balancing business needs and legal requirements.

  • Ability to develop and articulate business-minded alternatives and solutions to achieve business objectives.

  • IP license negotiation and drafting experience preferred

  • Excellent communication

  • Efficiently work in both independent and collaborative settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience with USPTO patent prosecution.

  • Proven partner to inside and outside legal counsel and teams.

  • Skilled in advising business partners.

  • Two or more years of technical experience.

  • Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills.

  • Attentive to detail while prioritizing tasks and assignments.

  • Exhibits a professional, hard-working, proactive, enthusiastic and flexible demeanor.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits -The Toro company offers employees at ourBloomington, MN HQlocation a variety ofperks, including:

  • Dress for your day- We knowyou'remore productive whenyou'recomfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

  • Location- Convenientlylocatednear both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrallylocatedfor most commuters!

  • Food- Take advantage of our onsite cafe, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.

  • Wellness- The Toro Company's HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physicalwellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

  • Volunteerism- The Toro Company is proud to provideemployees20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

  • Summer Hours- Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQare able tostart their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

  • Flexible Work Arrangements- This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time,has promotedteam-buildingand flexibility.#LI-Hybrid

  • Competitive Salary- The pay rangetakes into accountskills, experience, education, and location.It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between$120,000-$160,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package.You may be eligible toparticipatein an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts aredeterminedby company policy and performance metrics.If you need to, you can access your pay early with thedailypayapp.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process,you'llneverbe requiredto pay any fees ordisclosepersonal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must beapplied fordirectly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

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