Intellectual Property Associate - Multiple Offices

Miami-Dade Bar; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild is seeking an Intellectual Property Patent Associate with 4-6 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. The role involves preparing and prosecuting various patent applications and maintaining patent portfolios. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate (JD) and be licensed to practice in their state. Salary ranges from $215,000 to $270,000 depending on location, with positions available across several states including New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of employment.
• Graduate degree in a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. provisional, utility, and international patent applications.
• Prepare patentability opinions and strategically plan patent portfolios.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Boston, MA; New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Princeton, NJ; Washington, D.C.

Description

Fox Rothschild has an opening in multiple offices for an Intellectual Property Patent Associate. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and USPTO registration required.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required; graduate degree a plus.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. provisional, utility, and international patent applications, preparing patentability opinions, and strategically planning and maintaining patent portfolios in these areas required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary ranges for this position apply to the listed locations. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. Reasonable estimates of the current ranges for this position are:

• New Jersey: $215,000 - $245,000
• New York & Washington, DC: $240,000 - $270,000

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability