Intellectual Property Attorney - Mechanical Arts

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Attorney with over three years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution to join their team in Durham, NC. The role involves working with a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies, to provide strategic guidance and manage complex patent portfolios. Candidates with a technical background in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering are preferred. Remote opportunities are available.

Duties

• Develop and execute global intellectual property strategies.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Draft opinions of counsel.
• Conduct due diligence investigations.
• Perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Membership in the U.S. patent bar.
• Minimum of two years of patent drafting and prosecution experience.

Education

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering.

Certifications

• U.S. patent bar membership.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex patent portfolios.

Benefits

• Collaborative work culture.
• Partnership with high-technology clients.
• Opportunities for travel and client interactions.
• Professional training and mentoring programs.
• Regular social gatherings and charitable events.
• Opportunities for client secondments.
• Emphasis on work/life balance.
• 401k/Profit Sharing.
• Employer-paid medical benefits for employees.