Patent Prosecution Attorney

Jobot; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small firm feel

Competitive compensation

Reasonable requirements

Job summary

Jobot, a boutique IP firm in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, seeks a licensed patent attorney to lead prosecution strategies and client engagements. You will file and manage domestic and international patent applications, respond to office actions, and guide portfolio development for diverse clients.

The role emphasizes collaboration with inventors and R&D teams, translating technical ideas into persuasive legal arguments, while staying current on patent laws and industry trends.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Registered Patent Attorney with the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file domestic and international patent applications.
• Manage all stages of the patent prosecution process before USPTO and foreign offices.
• Draft and respond to office actions, appeals, and other correspondence.
• Develop strategies to optimize patent protection and portfolio growth.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide strategic counsel on portfolio development and IP risk management.
• Engage prospective clients and expand the firm’s business opportunities.
• Work with inventors and technical teams to understand innovations.
• Translate technical concepts into clear legal arguments.
• Collaborate on cross-functional IP matters including litigation, licensing, and tech commercialization.
• Stay current with patent laws and tech trends; pursue continuing education.

Skills

Patent Prosecution

Client Relationships

Technical Collaboration

Regulatory Awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Registered Patent Attorney (USPTO)

Job description

Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari

A bit about us:

We are a boutique IP firm that does both litigation and prosecution work.

Why join us?

• Small firm feel, large firm results
• Reasonable requirements
• Competitive compensation

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Patent Prosecution & Strategy
  • Prepare and file domestic and international patent applications.
  • Manage all stages of the patent prosecution process before the USPTO and relevant foreign patent offices.
  • Draft and respond to office actions, appeals, and other correspondence.
  • Develop strategies to optimize patent protection and drive portfolio growth for clients.
• Client Relationship Management
  • Cultivate and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing clients.
  • Provide strategic counsel on portfolio development and IP risk management.
  • Engage prospective clients and expand the firm’s business opportunities.
• Technical and Legal Collaboration
  • Work closely with inventors, R&D teams, and technical experts to understand innovations.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear and effective legal arguments.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on cross-functional IP matters including litigation, licensing, and technology commercialization.
• Regulatory & Industry Awareness
  • Stay current with changes in patent laws, regulations, and emerging technology trends, particularly in computer software and hardware.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development to ensure technical and legal competencies remain at the forefront.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Licensing
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Registered Patent Attorney status with the USP