Since 1868, Wood, Herron and Evans, LLP has been a leading intellectual property law firm in the Midwestern region of the U.S., and has now grown to over forty attorneys specializing in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property concerns. We service not only clients based in the Midwestern U.S., but numerous clients with operations throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world. As a testament to the high quality and continuously responsive service that we provide, many of our clients have been with the firm for decades. These include technology and consumer product companies of all sizes, government agencies, universities, individuals and start-up ventures involved in a wide array of new technologies.

We are one of the top 100 leading patent prosecution firms in the United States, and have patent attorneys with advanced technical degrees spanning all disciplines. Our trademark practice area is very active, and also a top 100 leader, with both domestic and international clients seeking protection of their unique brands, including many well known consumer brands. We also have an experienced and diverse team of attorneys devoted to intellectual property litigation. Our top flight litigation attorneys have extensive experience at all state and federal court levels, and in alternative dispute resolutions forums, such as arbitration and mediation proceedings. In conjunction with a large network of law firms throughout the world, we are also well equipped to handle the international issues that arise with respect to prosecution and litigation/dispute resolution on behalf of our clients.

Our firm also recognizes the vital importance of a dedicated, well-trained support staff, utilizing the latest legal support tools and software, to assist all of our attorneys and, most importantly, to address any needs of our clients. Therefore, we have also made it a priority to hire and consistently maintain our uniquely well-qualified legal assistants and other legal and professional staff.

Our attorneys come from many different backgrounds, including a wide variety of nationally ranked universities throughout the country, and widely diversified work experience. Furthermore, we seek to employ top flight individuals, and as an equal opportunity employer we are strongly committed to diversity in our workplace. To become associated with our patent practice, we favor an engineering degree or other advanced technical degree. Relative to our trademark practice, we favor candidates with experience in trademark practice, such as trademark prosecution and practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in opposition and cancellation proceedings.

If you are interested in being considered for a position with our firm, we invite you to send your resume and cover letter, including copies of undergraduate, graduate, and law school transcripts.