Patent Attorney: Protect Innovations & Shape Tech Strategy

CyberCoders; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Professional development

Autonomy and entrepreneurship

Continuous learning culture

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Patent Attorney to work with inventors, startups, and established companies to protect groundbreaking ideas and build strategic patent portfolios. You will counsel on IP strategy, prosecute applications, and navigate complex patent matters, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and business leaders.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, USPTO registration, and a track record in patent drafting and prosecution, with strong legal writing and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Registration and good standing with the USPTO.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Strong knowledge of patent law and intellectual property principles.
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Conduct patentability studies, freedom-to-operate analyses, and competitive landscape reviews.
• Advise clients on patent strategy, portfolio development, and intellectual property protection.
• Represent clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Partner with inventors, engineers, scientists, and business leaders to identify and protect valuable innovations.
• Assist clients with risk assessment, patent enforcement, and intellectual property disputes.
• Support IP due diligence efforts related to business transactions, investments, acquisitions, and licensing agreements.
• Stay current on changes in patent law, industry developments, and emerging technologies.
• Build strong client relationships through exceptional legal counsel and responsive service.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Registration with USPTO

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking a Patent Attorney to work with inventors, startups, and established companies to protect groundbreaking ideas and build strategic patent portfolios. You will counsel on IP strategy, prosecute applications, and navigate complex patent matters, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and business leaders.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, USPTO registration, and a track record in patent drafting and prosecution, with strong legal writing and client-facing skills.