Patent Attorney (Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, Saratoga Springs) #ESF9881

ExpertHiring•Buffalo, NY

33d•$125,000 - $147,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Patent Attorney at a full-service law firm with over 200 years of experience. The firm provides high-quality legal advice and exceptional service to clients globally. The role offers outstanding benefit packages, a people-first work environment, and tremendous opportunity for career advancement within a stable, growing company. The compensation and benefits are competitive.

Requirements

1 to 4 years in intellectual property, patent preparation, and prosecution.
Familiarity with patent preparation and prosecution of software, electronic, electromechanical, and/or image processing inventions.
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Undergraduate degree (or higher) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Strong academic credentials.
Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Responsibilities

Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications relating to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and manage examiner interviews.
Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analysis.
Perform research and stay current on patent law developments and emerging technologies in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or computer engineering.
Communicate effectively with inventors, in-house counsel, and foreign associates.
Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.