Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to join its San Francisco, California office. The successful candidate will work on drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in the mechanical engineering fields, as well as advising on intellectual property and technology-related agreements.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical engineering fields.
• Review and draft 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.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

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.

Certifications

• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently.
• Independent thinker.

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.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses and back-up child and elder care.