Patent Attorney

W3Global; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with a Mechanical Engineering background to join our boutique IP practice in New Jersey. The role involves drafting and prosecuting US and international patent applications, developing patent portfolio strategies, and advising clients on IP strategy.

You will collaborate with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel, and interact with senior attorneys across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Develop patent portfolio strategies for innovative clients.
• Counsel clients on intellectual property strategy.
• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Develop patent portfolio strategies for innovative clients.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.
• Counsel clients on intellectual property strategy.
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, executives, and in-house counsel.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple technical disciplines.
• Gain exposure to domestic and international intellectual property matters.
• Build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Legal writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Client relations

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with a background in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline to join our expanding intellectual property practice.

We are a boutique intellectual property law firm dedicated exclusively to intellectual property law. Our attorneys represent clients ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 companies, universities, medical device companies, and international businesses across a broad spectrum of technologies.

Our Practice Includes

• Patent preparation and prosecution (U.S. and international)
• Patent portfolio strategy and management
• Freedom-to-operate and patentability opinions
• IP due diligence
• Licensing and technology transactions
• Trademark and copyright matters
• Patent litigation support

Requirements

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
• Develop patent portfolio strategies for innovative clients
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses
• Counsel clients on intellectual property strategy
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, executives, and in-house counsel
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple technical disciplines
• Gain exposure to domestic and international intellectual property matters
• This position offers substantial responsibility, client interaction, and the opportunity to build long‑term client relationships.

Qualifications

• We are seeking candidates who possess:
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Registration to practice before the USPTO
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (or ability to obtain admission)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm or comparable IP practice
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client matters
• Preferred Qualifications
• Prior engineering or industry experience
• Patent litigation experience
• Experience managing client portfolios
• Portable business (welcome but not required)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance