Patent Attorney Mechanical Arts

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Attorney for our Irvine, California office to draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in the mechanical engineering fields. You will advise on IP and technology-related agreements, with duties in patentability analyses and due diligence.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in patent prosecution, are California-licensed, and hold USPTO registration, with a JD and engineering degree. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in the mechanical arts.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• USPTO registration.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in the mechanical arts.
• Review and draft IP and technology-related agreements and licenses.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Skills

Excellent research

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent in Law

Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical/Bio/Aerospace/Civil Eng or similar

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to join its office in Irvine, California. The successful candidate will work on drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in the mechanical engineering fields, as well as advising on intellectual property and technology-related agreements.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical engineering.
• Review and draft intellectual property and technology-related agreements and licenses.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical arts.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Education

• Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar.

Certifications

• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently.
• Independent thinker.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program.