Intellectual Property Attorney
Company: Tempus AI
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare
industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally
made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful
way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of
real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to
physicians, providing critical information about the right
treatments for the right patients, at the right time. What You’ll
Do As an Intellectual Property Attorney at Tempus, you’ll be
responsible for safeguarding the innovative ideas and discoveries
that drive Tempus forward. Key responsibilities include
collaborating with R&D and Product teams, managing patent and
trademark portfolios and staying current on IP law. You will work
directly with Tempus scientists, engineers and product teams to
identify and capture new, patentable innovations and trademarks.
You will evaluate inventions, conduct prior art searches to
determine patentability and advise on overall IP strategy.
Additionally, you will prepare and file patent and trademark
applications and manage prosecution of these applications both
domestically and internationally with external IP counsel. You will
review and edit internal and external publications and
communications to mitigate business and legal risks. In furtherance
of Tempus’ overall business strategies, you will provide guidance
on patent and trademark strategy, portfolio management, IP risk,
while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of IP laws, industry trends
and best practices. Required Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree
in a science or engineering discipline is required (Master’s degree
or Ph.D. is a plus) Licensed to Practice before the US Patent and
Trademark Office USPTO Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and licensed to
practice law in the US Prior experience in patent preparation and
prosecution at either a technology or life sciences company or a
law firm 4 years of experience Strong knowledge and understanding
of US patent law Working knowledge of trademark and copyright law
is a plus Working knowledge of EU patent law is a plus Ability to
think strategically, while driving and owning initiatives Highly
adaptable and flexible; able to navigate competing priorities
Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written
communication skills to manage complex projects and communicate
technical concepts effectively Chi: $150,000-$200,000 The expected
salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from
Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado,
New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and
experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may
include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and
other benefits depending on the position. We are an equal
opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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