Job Postings

Call for Applications: IPPI's 2026-2027 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowships (posted 10/28/2025)

Intellectual Property Associate Attorney - Emerson Thomson & Bennett LLC (posted 10/13/2025)

Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant - Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP (posted 1/28/2025)

Patent Attorney/Agent - Walters & Wasylyna (posted 01/05/2025)

Call for Applications: IPPI's 2026-2027 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowships

IPPI: The IP Policy Institute at The University of Akron School of Law invites applications from U.S. applicants for the 2026-2027 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship, a non-resident fellowship program designed to develop rigorous scholarship on intellectual property (IP), creativity, and innovation law and policy. Please see the full Call for Applications to learn more and to apply or share with others. The application deadline is Sunday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m.



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Emerson Thomson & Bennett LLC (Akron or Remote)

Emerson Thomson Bennett is a medium-sized intellectual property boutique in Northeast Ohio that specializes in intellectual property prosecution and litigation.

We are seeking an Intellectual Property Attorney for our growing IP prosecution and litigation practice. All candidates must have passed the patent bar and have at least two years' experience in drafting/prosecuting patent applications and litigation. Undergraduate degree in physics, mechanical, or electrical engineering preferred. Litigation experience is a plus but not required. Knowledge of trademarks and copyrights is a plus, but not required. Existing book of business is a plus, but not required.

The right candidate will enjoy a variety of intellectual property work in all IP areas. We offer flexible work arrangements, and no requirement to relocate to northeast Ohio. Minimum 1600 billable hour requirement. For more information about our firm: www.etblaw.com.

We offer a competitive salary package, including benefits and flexible working arrangements. Please send resumé and cover letter to aec@etblaw.com.

Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant - Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP (Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati)

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP (Calfee), a full-service corporate law firm with offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Washington, D.C. is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati office.

The Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative duties and delivers high quality service to attorneys and other legal team members in a collaborative team environment. The position requires thorough knowledge of all firm and Intellectual Property practice specific processes and procedures, as well as completing tasks assigned through the Attorney Support Portal. The administrative Assistant maintains the highest level of professionalism and observes confidentiality of client and firm matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare documents for all stages of patent preparation and prosecution for attorney review, including draft amendments, responses, Information Disclosure Statements, formal documents, and appropriate transmittal forms.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with maintaining domestic and foreign trademark applications and registrations.
• Preparation of communication to clients regarding progression of prosecution of cases in portfolio.
• Review and manage docket, providing updated information to attorneys. Regularly update docketing department regarding actions taken.
• Prepare client matter request forms for submission to docket department for new cases.
• Prepare legal documents and general correspondence from dictation or written format in an accurate and timely manner.
• Draft standard correspondence, proofread, edit, and format documents.
• Coordination and management of calendars, scheduling, and travel plans.
• Input time entries accurately and efficiently into the firm’s timekeeping system.
• Maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures and the document management system.
• Attention to other administrative tasks including conflict checks, new client/matter intake process, client bills, mail, check requests and expense reports.
• Communicate and interact professionally with clients, attorneys, legal team members and staff to deliver a high level of customer service.
• Actively participate as a member of the practice group support team to complete work submitted in the Attorney Support Portal.
• Participate in in-house training to continue development and expand legal knowledge.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Intellectual Property administrative assistant experience required.
• Law firm or other legal department experience preferred.
• Experience with USPTO e-filing systems.
• Experience with PCT filings preferred but not required.
• Experience with domestic and foreign documents.
• Excellent organizational, time management and follow up skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple, competing deadlines and priorities in an effective manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong focus on client service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits program and an excellent work environment. Qualified candidates should send their resume to: Lori Stenger, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP, 1405 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, or E-mail: hr@calfee.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Patent Attorney/Agent - Walters & Wasylyna (Cleveland, OH)

Walters & Wasylyna is seeking a patent attorney/agent to join its growing patent preparation and prosecution practice. The candidate must be a USPTO-registered patent attorney/agent (or eligible for such registration) and must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or chemistry.

Qualified candidates may submit a resume and salary history/expectation to:

Victor J. Wasylyna

Walters & Wasylyna LLC

8193 Avery Road, Suite 101

Cleveland, Ohio 44147

Email: victor@wwiplaw.com

Walters & Wasylyna is a boutique law firm focusing on intellectual property matters. The firm is highly active in patent preparation and prosecution, both in the United States and around the world. Please visit wwiplaw.com for more information about the firm.

To post a job opening through CIPLA, please contact Richard Kyle Bitzel, Placement Committee Chair, at: rbitzel@wentsler.com.