Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to join its office in Tampa, Florida. The successful candidate will work on a variety of intellectual property matters, focusing on patent protection and strategy, enforcement, and client counseling.

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.
• Licensed to practice law in Florida.

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.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.