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Intellectual Property Attorney
Genevieve L. Sterling
Boston, MA
(617) 555-0143
genevieve.sterling@email.com
linkedin.com/in/genevieve-sterling | sterlingiplaw.com
Professional Summary
Intellectual Property Attorney with 6 years of experience managing global patent and trademark portfolios, drafting licensing agreements, and coordinating intellectual property litigation strategies. Proven track record of filing over 120 patent applications with a 94% USPTO acceptance rate, reducing external legal service costs by 22% through strategic counsel, and defending 4 high-stakes infringement claims. Adept at navigating trademark registrations, copyright filings, trade secret protections, and contract negotiations. Competent with docketing software, patent search databases, and digital trademark registers.
Work Experience
Intellectual Property Attorney — Vanguard Legal Group
Boston, MA | January 2024 – Present
- Managed a docket of 85+ active patent applications using FoundationIP, ensuring zero missed USPTO deadlines and improving document workflow efficiency by 24%.
- Drafted and negotiated 14 high-value technology licensing agreements, securing $2.3M in licensing revenue and mitigating liability exposure across 3 departments.
- Directed 6 domestic and international trademark clearance searches using Anaqua, successfully registering 45 marks with a 98% first-action acceptance rate.
- Represented client interests in 5 patent infringement disputes, preparing invalidity contentions and discovery requests that saved $450,000 in potential settlement fees.
Associate Intellectual Property Attorney — Northeast IP Law Partners
Boston, MA | September 2020 – December 2023
- Filed 60+ utility and design patent applications with the USPTO using PatentCenter, achieving a 92% allowance rate within software and hardware domains.
- Conducted 40+ patentability and freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches using Derwent Innovation, identifying critical prior art that redirected 5 R&D projects.
- Formulated response strategies for 75+ USPTO office actions, successfully overcoming examiner rejections and accelerating average patent issuance by 3 months.
- Coordinated with engineering teams of 18 members to harvest invention disclosures, leading to the identification and protection of 12 novel trade secrets.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Boston University School of Law · Boston, MA · 2020
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Northeastern University · Boston, MA · 2017
Skills
Patent drafting, Trademark prosecution, IP licensing, Freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis, Patent search, USPTO filings, Docketing, IP litigation, Trade secret protection, FoundationIP, Anaqua, PatentCenter, Derwent Innovation, LexisNexis, Westlaw
Projects
Global Patent Portfolio Alignment
Role: Lead IP Counsel
Tools: FoundationIP, Anaqua, LexisNexis PatentOptimizer
Audited and realigned a portfolio of 340+ active patent assets, identifying and pruning 15 redundant filings to save $120,000 in annual maintenance fees.
Trademark Enforcement Initiative
Role: Associate IP Counsel
Tools: Anaqua, Corsearch, Slack
Managed the investigation and resolution of 28 online brand infringement cases, securing 100% compliance and recovering $85,000 in damages within 6 months.
Certifications
- Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Reg. No. 78,412) (2020)
- Active Member of the Massachusetts State Bar (2020)
- Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) (2023)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
- Professional Memberships: American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Boston Bar Association
- Availability: 4 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Intellectual Property Attorney
Job Market Insights
$155,000
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$235,000
Avg:
$190,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of lawyers, including Intellectual Property Attorneys, is projected to grow by 4% from 2024 to 2034, which aligns with the average for all occupations. The demand for IP legal services is expected to remain steady, driven by the constant need for patent prosecution, trademark registration, and copyright protection in technology and life sciences. As artificial intelligence tools streamline routine docketing and document drafting, IP attorneys will increasingly focus on high-value litigation strategies and complex patent clearance counseling.
4% growth over 10 years
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