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Senior Intellectual Property Reporter

Senior Intellectual Property Reporter

RELXWashington, DC
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

About the Role

MLex is seeking a senior reporter to cover intellectual property litigation and regulation with a significant focus on the federal courts and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The ideal candidate will have some experience covering the federal court system and federal agencies; and will have enthusiasm for partnering with other reporters.

MLex is a highly collaborative environment, and the reporter will frequently work with reporters focused on similar topics in Brussels, London, Tokyo, São Paulo, Silicon Valley, Hong Kong and elsewhere. The job offers opportunities to break news on topics such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. The successful candidate will have the ability to write in-depth stories about the implications of judicial, legislative, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

Writing in-depth commentary pieces on relevant topics

Quickly turning around clear, well-organized spot news stories

Locating and organizing relevant information from public documents and other sources

Building network of sources

Requirements

Reporting experience covering intellectual property, tech industry and / or US courts or USPTO

Experience guiding junior reporters

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or legal background

Have solid writing skills and a demonstrated ability to be proactive in shaping MLex’s coverage.

Have the ability to provide analysis of events and documents, illuminating context and big-picture trends

Possess a background in law, and / or experience in news or legal organizations is preferred

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer

  • Health Benefits : Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Retirement Benefits : 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Wellbeing : Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
  • Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
  • Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
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