Patent Prosecution Associate with Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Background

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate with a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering to join their team in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of patent prosecution experience.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution at the USPTO or in a law firm setting.
• Collaborate with a team of patent strategists and litigators.
• Advise clients on maximizing intellectual property portfolios.

Requirements

• One to three years of patent prosecution experience.
• Minimum of two years of legal practice experience.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills.
• Sharp analytical ability.

Education

• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to and in good standing with the relevant bar.
• PTO registration preferred.

Skills

• Strong preference for previous experience as a patent examiner.
• Industry experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Established more than a century ago, this distinguished law firm is a highly-regarded establishment and specializes in the areas of corporate law, intellectual property law, and green businesses. It has seven offices across the United States. The attorneys here are committed to maintaining diversity at the workplace. The firm has gained many honors of merit and is actively involved in numerous philanthropic activities throughout the year.