IP Attorney & Agent - Mechanical Arts

Dority & Manning, P.A.; Michigan; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k/Profit Sharing

Employer Paid Benefits

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Job summary

A leading intellectual property law firm is seeking an experienced IP Attorney to join their Mechanical Practice Group. This remote-eligible position in Michigan focuses on securing patent protection and providing strategic counsel to clients in diverse industries. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering, and at least 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. The firm values collaboration and offers a supportive culture with opportunities for professional development and client interactions.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the U.S. patent bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to develop global IP strategies.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct due diligence investigations.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Collaboration

Technical excellence

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Location: This position is remote-eligible for residents of Michigan.

Dority & Manning, P.A., one of the nation’s largest intellectual property law firms, is seeking an experienced IP Attorney to join our Mechanical Practice Group.

We are committed to providing exceptional legal services in a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and open communication. We value strong relationships and believe that true success comes from working closely with one another and with our clients. Our Mechanical Practice Group works with a broad range of clients, from early-stage companies to Fortune 100 corporations, across a variety of industries including automotive, power generation, aerospace, and consumer appliances. As an IP Attorney, you will help clients secure patent protection and provide strategic intellectual property counsel related to their innovations.

This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values technical excellence, professional development, and meaningful client partnerships.

• Partner with the D&M team and in-house teams to develop and execute thoughtful and effective global IP strategies
• Draft and prosecute patent applications
• Draft opinions of counsel
• Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom‑to‑operate and landscape analyses

Qualifications:

• A degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering with relevant experience in related technologies
• Must be a member of the U.S. patent bar
• Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience required
• A culture that thrives on collaboration
• Immediate introduction and partnership with leading high‑technology clients
• Regular opportunities for travel and in‑person client interactions
• Professional training program implemented to enhance each individual skill set
• Regular social gatherings and celebrations to build internal relationships and to support charitable causes
• Opportunities for client Secondments
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• 401k/Profit Sharing
• Employer Paid Benefits (100% of Medical for employee)

Dority & Manning, P.A. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Featured benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Disability insurance