Intellectual Property Associate - Multiple Offices

About the role

The ideal candidate will have four to six years of patent drafting and prosecution experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. provisional, utility, and international patent applications
• Prepare patentability opinions
• Strategically plan and maintain patent portfolios

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and USPTO registration required
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required; graduate degree a plus
• Must be licensed to practice in state where the office resides

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills required

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting
• Routine use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers
• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties

Compensation & Benefits

The salary ranges for this position apply to the respective listed locations. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position.

Reasonable estimates of the current ranges for this position are:

• New Jersey: $215,000 - $245,000
• New York & Washington, DC: $240,000 - $270,000
• Massachusetts: $235,000 - $265,000

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation& Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

Disclaimer: Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability