Patent Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a patent attorney for their Rochester, NY office. The ideal candidate will possess two to six years of patent prosecution experience and a background in optics, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution and related tasks.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provide solutions.
• Prepare and review patent applications and related documents.
• Provide strategic advice on patent-related matters.

Requirements

• Two to six years of patent prosecution experience.
• Background in optics, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong client service orientation.

Education

• Degree in a relevant field preferred.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This New York State firm offers business customers expertice in all major practice areas. Its clients include a distinguished list of banks, real estate, biotech, pharmaceutical and other companies. Despite the high quality of the work product, the work environment is relaxed and deliliberately collegial. Attorneys often work on each others' cases to help solve problems expeditiously and with as much intellectual input as possible. Pay scales are competitive for the region.