Patent Attorney

The Webb Law Firm; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A boutique IP law firm in Pittsburgh is looking for a Patent Attorney or Agent. You will perform patent landscape searches and assist in IP due diligence. Candidates must have a degree in engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. USPTO registration is required. Remote work options are available within the US.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in patentability searches and analysis.
• USPTO registration in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patent landscape and freedom-to-operate searches.
• Assist with IP due diligence projects.

Skills

Patent landscape search

Freedom-to-operate analysis

Patent databases familiarity

Education

Degree in electrical/mechanical/biomedical engineering or related discipline

Job description

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent / Former Patent Examiner

The Webb Law Firm, a boutique IP firm located in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a patent attorney, patent agent, or former patent examiner to join our legal staff. Your primary duties will include performing patent landscape and freedom‑to‑operate searches and assisting with IP due diligence projects, but opportunities to expand into other areas are also available. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline, and two or more years of experience in performing freedom‑to‑operate and patentability searches and analysis. Familiarity with patent databases and search tools is also a plus, as is past work as a patent examiner. While our office is located in Pittsburgh, remote work opportunities (within the US) are available.

USPTO registration (in good standing) is required.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Law Practice

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)