Description:
About the Job:At Intellectual Property & Transactional Law Firm, you will have the opportunity for ample client interaction. Our current client portfolio is well distributed and includes a wide-ranging variety of small and large clients. This is interesting work with a talented collection of peers with flexible work hours, an origination incentive program, and more. Your duties will be related to your technical training and/or prior legal experience. Although, present needs concern the drafting and prosecution of patents, there is also a great likelihood of work in other related areas. For example, in addition to patent prosecution, you may contribute to portfolio counseling; infringement, invalidity, and freedom to operate opinions; due diligence.
We welcome fully remote anywhere in US and/or hybrid patent attorneys interested in utilizing our office in New York City.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and prosecute patent and trademark applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- Draft and submit Office Action responses and correspond with Examiners.
- Draft and submit patent applications.
- Conduct diligence review and assist in management of IP portfolios.
- Conduct invention intake with clients and prospective clients.
- Conduct patentability and clearance searches.
- Prepare related memoranda and opinions.
- Act on behalf of the clients' best interest.
- Aid senior attorneys and teams in filing paperwork on time.
- Advise clients on their patent rights.
- Use exceptional communication and analytical skills to learn about clients' inventions.
- Understand technical concepts.
- Keep up with advancements in your field.
- Demonstrate effective communication with clients and internal teams.
- Collaborate with legal professionals to provide comprehensive patent services.
- Complete all other tasks and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Registered to practice before the USPTO
- Bachelor's Degree (or graduate degree) in: Engineering, Science, Technology or a related field
- For attorney applicants, member in good standing of at least one state bar. Preferred New York, California, and Texas.
- 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience
- Prior engineering experience preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in both patent preparation and prosecution and trademark matters
- Well demonstrated writing and communication skills in English.
- Ability to independently organize and prioritize tasks with deadlines
- Ability to professionally interface with clients and respond to questions