Patent Attorney

Hodgson Russ LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP seeks a Patent Attorney with 1 to 4 years of IP experience to draft and prosecute U.S. and international applications in electrical, mechanical, physics, computer engineering, or related fields.

Based in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or Saratoga Springs, you will manage deadlines and collaborate with inventors and counsel. We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, 401(k), PTO and a pension

Qualifications

• Familiarity with patent preparation and prosecution of software, electronic, electromechanical, and/or image processing inventions.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications relating to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and manage examiner interviews.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analysis.
• Perform research and stay current on patent law developments and emerging technologies in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or computer engineering.
• Communicate effectively with inventors, in-house counsel, and foreign associates.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.

Skills

Patent preparation & prosecution

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (EE/ME/CE/Physics)

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

USPTO registration

Job description

Patent Attorney

Department: Intellectual Property

Location: Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or Saratoga Springs

Experience: 1 to 4 years in intellectual property, patent preparation and prosecution.

(Note: Recent law school graduates with prior work experience as a patent agent will also be considered)

Salary: $125,000 to $147,000

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with patent preparation and prosecution of software, electronic, electromechanical, and/or image processing inventions.

• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications relating to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or another related engineering discipline.

• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and manage examiner interviews.

• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analysis.

• Perform research and stay current on patent law developments and emerging technologies in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or computer engineering.

• Communicate effectively with inventors, in-house counsel, and foreign associates.

• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree (or higher) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or another related engineering discipline.

• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Salary: $125,000 to $147,000

• A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo, Albany, Saratoga Springs, or Rochester is $125,000 to $147,000. This range is not applicable to other locations.

To learn more about the firm, visit our website www.hodgsonruss.com.

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html