Patent Attorney

Kim IP • Voorhees Township, NJ

4d • $90,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kim Intellectual Property Law Group (Kim IP) is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with a background in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline to join our expanding intellectual property practice. If you're looking for more than simply drafting patent applications—and want to work directly with innovative companies, sophisticated technologies, and experienced IP professionals—we would like to hear from you. Kim IP is a boutique intellectual property law firm dedicated exclusively to intellectual property law. Our attorneys represent clients ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 companies, universities, medical device companies, and international businesses across a broad spectrum of technologies. Our practice includes: Patent preparation and prosecution (U.S. and international), Patent portfolio strategy and management, Freedom-to-operate and patentability opinions, IP due diligence, Licensing and technology transactions, Trademark and copyright matters, Patent litigation support. We pride ourselves on delivering sophisticated legal work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where attorneys have meaningful client interaction and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Registration to practice before the USPTO
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (or ability to obtain admission)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm or comparable IP practice
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client matters

Nice To Haves

• Prior engineering or industry experience
• Patent litigation experience
• Experience managing client portfolios
• Portable business (welcome but not required)

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
• Develop patent portfolio strategies for innovative clients
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses
• Counsel clients on intellectual property strategy
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, executives, and in-house counsel
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple technical disciplines
• Gain exposure to domestic and international intellectual property matters

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility
• High-quality domestic and international patent work
• Collaborative, collegial team culture
• Strong administrative and technical support
• Opportunities for business development and career advancement
• A platform for attorneys interested in growing their own practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level