Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to join its Los Angeles, California office. The successful candidate will work on diverse intellectual property matters, focusing on patent protection and strategy, enforcement, and client counseling across various industries.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical engineering fields.
• Draft and review intellectual property and technology-related agreements and licenses.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical arts.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task efficiently, and think independently.

Education

• Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar engineering degree and/or work experience.

Certifications

• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program.