Patent Attorney - Electrical, Mechanical & Software IP

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

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