Patent Attorney Mechanical Arts

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

EAP

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous PTO

Bar dues & CLE costs

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Attorney with a Mechanical Arts focus in New York, NY. You will draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications, and provide strategic IP counsel. The role requires 7+ years of patent experience, a NY Bar license, and U.S. PTO registration.

The candidate should hold a JD or equivalent and a technical degree in mechanical/related engineering, with strong writing and analytical abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical arts.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical engineering fields.
• Draft and review intellectual property agreements and licenses.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Skills

Strong research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

B.S. in Mechanical/Engineering or related

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney specializing in Mechanical Arts to join its New York, NY office. The successful candidate will engage in drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, as well as providing strategic intellectual property counsel.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical engineering fields.
• Draft and review 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.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.

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 engineering degree and/or work experience.

Certifications

• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Independent thinker with the ability to multi-task efficiently.

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 for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military 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.