Patent Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Patent Attorney in Buffalo, New York. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of experience in intellectual property, specifically in patent preparation and prosecution. Recent law school graduates with prior work experience as a patent agent will also be considered.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in various engineering disciplines.
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and manage examiner interviews.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analysis.
• Stay current on patent law developments and emerging technologies.
• Communicate effectively with inventors, in-house counsel, and foreign associates.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (or higher) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Registration with the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Collaborative work style.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.