Patent Attorney

About the role

Hodgson Russ LLP, a dynamic and leading AmLaw 200 firm known for its excellence and innovation in legal services, is seeking an attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice group in the Firm’s Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or Saratoga Springs offices.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications relating to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and manage examiner interviews.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analysis.
• Perform research and stay current on patent law developments and emerging technologies in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or computer engineering.
• Communicate effectively with inventors, in-house counsel, and foreign associates.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with patent preparation and prosecution of software, electronic, electromechanical, and/or image processing inventions.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Undergraduate degree (or higher) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
• 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 to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (or higher) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
• 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 to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Salary

$125,000 to $147,000
A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan

Application

To submit a resume, cover letter and transcript for consideration, please click here.

Contact

To learn more about our firm, visit our website www.hodgsonruss.com.
Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis.

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