Patent Prosecution Associate - Mechanical & Biomedical Eng

Fortem IP LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Parking and transportation benefits

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Fortem IP LLP is seeking a patent prosecution associate with 2–4 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in a law firm. Qualified candidates hold an engineering degree in mechanical or biomedical fields and a USPTO registration; an advanced degree is preferred.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are essential for mentorship-minded, collaborative work in a small firm environment. Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting U.S.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
• Undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering.
• Excellent legal analysis, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical and biomedical engineering-related technologies.
• Respond to office actions, manage ongoing prosecution matters, and maintain a well-organized docket.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and landscape analyses to support client counseling and strategic IP decisions.
• Collaborate closely with clients, inventors, and in-house teams to align patent strategy with business objectives.
• Work closely with other attorneys, patent agents, and paralegals to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality work product.
• Support the development and protection of client IP portfolios through clear communication and sound judgment.
• This role requires in-office presence 3-4 days per week.

Skills

Patent drafting

Office actions

Legal analysis

Verbal communications

Education

Undergraduate degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Fortem IP LLP is seeking a patent prosecution associate with 2–4 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in a law firm. Qualified candidates hold an engineering degree in mechanical or biomedical fields and a USPTO registration; an advanced degree is preferred.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are essential for mentorship-minded, collaborative work in a small firm environment. Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting U.S.