Intellectual Property Partner

BCG Attorney Search; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Intellectual Property Partner to lead patent and trademark matters and drive strategic growth within the IP Practice Group. The role focuses on portfolio strategy, licensing negotiations, and litigation across US and international venues, with mentoring responsibilities and a strong emphasis on client development.

JD, NY bar admission, USPTO registration, and 10+ years of patent prosecution, transactions, and litigation are expected;

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission to New York State.
• Strong background in patent prosecution and litigation across tech sectors.
• Experience mentoring teams and developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. and foreign patent prosecution and portfolio strategy in mechanical and industrial technologies.
• Conduct infringement, validity, freedom to operate, and patentability analysis.
• Advise on competitive surveillance and global IP strategy, including forecasting and budgeting.
• Negotiate IP licensing and cross-border transactions covering patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Counsel on trademark protection and enforcement within an integrated IP strategy.
• Handle patent and trademark litigation in federal court, the TTAB, and the Federal Circuit.
• Lead IP due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and financings.
• Develop client relationships and support practice growth.
• Supervise and mentor associates, patent agents, and paralegals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Business development

Education

Juris Doctor

USPTO registration

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Intellectual Property Partner in Buffalo, NY. This role involves leading patent and trademark matters, providing strategic counsel, and fostering practice growth within the Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Duties

• Lead U.S. and foreign patent prosecution and portfolio strategy in mechanical and industrial technologies.
• Conduct infringement, validity, freedom to operate, and patentability analysis.
• Advise on competitive surveillance and global IP strategy, including forecasting and budgeting.
• Negotiate IP licensing and complex cross-border transactions covering patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Counsel on trademark protection and enforcement within an integrated IP strategy.
• Handle patent and trademark litigation in federal court, the TTAB, and the Federal Circuit.
• Lead IP due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and financings.
• Develop client relationships and support practice growth.
• Supervise and mentor associates, patent agents, and paralegals.
• Stay current through CLE and IP bar involvement such as the AIPLA.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and admission to the New York State Bar.
• USPTO registration.
• Engineering or hard science degree, ideally mechanical or industrial.
• 10+ years across patent prosecution, transactions, and litigation.
• Admission, or eligibility, to the relevant federal courts and the Federal Circuit.
• A proven leader with strong client relationships, team development, and practice growth.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across practice areas.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and proactive client development.

Education

• Juris Doctor

Certifications

• USPTO registration

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive client development and entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.