Patent Attorney - Electrical / Computer Engineering

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.