Patent Attorney - Mechanical & Medical Devices

Lee & Hayes, P.C.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Lee & Hayes, PC in Seattle, WA seeks a patent attorney with a strong engineering background to lead patent preparation and prosecution across mechanical systems and medical devices.

The role requires USPTO registration or plan to obtain within six months, and a JD is preferred. You will collaborate closely with in-house attorneys, inventors, and staff, contributing to client success and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• USPTO registration or plan to register within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering, physics, or related field.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented; strong client communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Patent preparation and prosecution across technology areas, focusing on mechanical systems and medical devices.
• May handle foreign prosecution and provide opinions to clients.
• Engage extensively with in-house attorneys, inventors, and firm practitioners.

Skills

USPTO Registration

Legal communication

Team collaboration

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Juris Doctorate

Tools

AI drafting tools for patent work

Job description

Lee & Hayes, PC in Seattle, WA seeks a patent attorney with a strong engineering background to lead patent preparation and prosecution across mechanical systems and medical devices.

The role requires USPTO registration or plan to obtain within six months, and a JD is preferred. You will collaborate closely with in-house attorneys, inventors, and staff, contributing to client success and innovative solutions.