Patent Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Attorney in Rochester to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of experience in intellectual property, specifically in patent preparation and prosecution.

Duties

• Assist with preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications.
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions.
• Conduct patentability assessments.
• Coordinate patent filings in foreign countries.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or another engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic, electromechanical, or optical systems.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Experience with patent preparation and prosecution of electronic, electromechanical, and/or optical systems.
• Familiarity with patent preparation and prosecution of software for operation of electronic, electromechanical, and/or image processing systems.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.