Patent Agent/Patent Associate (NY)

HG Law LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

2 weeks sick leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

HG Law LLP, an IP law firm with offices in New York City, seeks an experienced Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a strong electrical engineering background. The role requires at least 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, especially in semiconductor technologies.

Applicants should be able to commute regularly to the NY office. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications in electrical engineering, managing large portfolios in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Registered patent agent before the USPTO; NY state bar for attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering fields, including semiconductors and AI.
• Coordinate large and complex patent portfolios in the U.S. and globally.
• Perform third party rights analyses.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior staff.

Skills

Patent drafting

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

NY Bar admission for attorneys (if applicable)

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

HG Law LLP (HG) is a fast-growing full-service IP law firm with offices in New York City, San Jose and London. At HG, we specialize in building patent portfolios that impact and drive our client's business. Our clients, who come to us from a vast array of engineering sectors, have come to rely on HG's technical know-how and understanding to support their success.

HG Law LLP is seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a strong electrical engineering background to join our team in New York City. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, particularly in semiconductor technologies.

Applicants should have the ability to commute regularly to the NY office.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in various technical fields with emphasis on electrical engineering technologies, including semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
• Coordinate large and complex patent portfolios in the U.S. and globally.
• Perform third party rights analyses.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior staff.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution as a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required; Advanced degree and/or industry experience in electrical engineering preferred.
• Substantial patent drafting and prosecution experience for semiconductor technologies required.
• Must be a registered patent agent before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Patent Attorney candidates must be admitted to the NY state bar
• Strong academic credentials.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to draft clear, concise, and accurate patent applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Benefits

Compensation: $130,000-$185,000 per year depending on experience, plus bonus eligibility

Benefits Package Include

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 2 weeks sick leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits

HG Law LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.