Patent Attorney (USPTO Registered)
Location: Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or Saratoga Springs, New York Job Type: Full Time Pay: $125,000 to $147,000/year
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a well-established law firm with more than 200 years of history, serving clients across the globe. You'll work on sophisticated patent matters involving cutting edge technologies while enjoying a collaborative culture, outstanding benefits, and long-term career growth.
What's In It For You?
- $125,000 to $147,000 annual salary
- Outstanding benefits package
- People first work environment
- Long term career growth
- Established and respected full service law firm
What You'll Do
- Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
- Respond to USPTO Office Actions and conduct examiner interviews.
- Perform patentability, freedom to operate, and validity analyses.
- Research emerging technologies and developments in patent law.
- Collaborate with inventors, in house counsel, and foreign associates.
- Participate in client meetings and business development activities.
What You'll Need
- Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications.
- Experience with software, electronics, electromechanical, or image processing technologies.
- Strong legal writing, technical, and communication skills.