Patent Prosecution Associate - Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering

BCG Attorney Search; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

IP practice variety

Boutique environment

Direct client contact

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a Rochester, NY IP team focused on mechanical and biomedical technologies. The role involves hands-on responsibility and close collaboration with inventors and clients, with direct interaction and an emphasis on patent portfolio management.

The candidate should have 3–4 years of substantive patent prosecution experience, a strong engineering background, and admission to the USPTO and at least one U.S. state bar.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of substantive patent prosecution experience.
• Strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Admission to the USPTO (Patent Bar required).
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical and biomedical technologies.
• Prepare Office Action responses and conduct examiner interviews for patent applications.
• Advise clients on patentability and prosecution strategy.
• Manage patent portfolios and related deadlines with direct client communication.
• Communicate with clients, inventors, and foreign associates regarding patent portfolio management.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Mechanical/Biomedical eng.

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its intellectual property practice in Rochester, NY. This in-office role involves hands‑on responsibility and direct interaction with inventors and clients, focusing on mechanical and biomedical engineering technologies.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical and biomedical technologies.
• Prepare Office Action responses and conduct examiner interviews for patent applications.
• Advise clients on patentability and prosecution strategy.
• Manage patent portfolios and related deadlines with direct client communication.
• Communicate with clients, inventors, and foreign associates regarding patent portfolio management.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of substantive patent prosecution experience.
• Strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Admission to the USPTO (Patent Bar required).
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team‑oriented practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the USPTO (Patent Bar required).

Skills

• Strong technical background in relevant engineering fields.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work in various areas of IP law, including trademark, copyright, and transactional matters.
• Collegial, supportive boutique firm environment.
• Direct client contact and opportunities for professional growth.