IP Attorney - Mechanical Arts

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced IP Attorney to join their Mechanical Practice Group in Greenville, SC. The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of clients, from early-stage companies to Fortune 100 corporations, across industries such as automotive, power generation, aerospace, and consumer appliances. This role involves securing patent protection and providing strategic intellectual property counsel.

Duties

• Partner with in-house teams to develop and execute global IP strategies.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Draft opinions of counsel.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering with relevant experience.
• Must be a member of the U.S. patent bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience required.

Education

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering.

Certifications

• Membership in the U.S. patent bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• A culture that thrives on collaboration.
• Immediate introduction and partnership with leading high-technology clients.
• Regular opportunities for travel and in-person client interactions.
• Professional training program to enhance individual skill sets.
• Formal mentoring program.
• Regular social gatherings and celebrations.
• Opportunities for client secondments.
• Emphasis on work/life balance.
• 401k/Profit Sharing.
• Employer-paid benefits (100% of medical for employee).

With its corporate law office located in South Carolina, this accomplished boutique firm specializes in all aspects of intellectual property law. With almost three decades of IP law expertise, the firm concentrates on complex patent prosecution, litigation-dispute resolution, and intellectual property counseling. It is comprised of a sizable group of seasoned attorneys and a technically savvy support staff.