Patent Attorney

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with a background in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline to join our expanding intellectual property practice. We are a boutique intellectual property law firm dedicated exclusively to intellectual property law. Our attorneys represent clients ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 companies, universities, medical device companies, and international businesses across a broad spectrum of technologies.

Responsibilities

• Patent preparation and prosecution (U.S. and international)
• Patent portfolio strategy and management
• Freedom-to-operate and patentability opinions
• IP due diligence
• Licensing and technology transactions
• Trademark and copyright matters
• Patent litigation support
• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
• Develop patent portfolio strategies for innovative clients
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses
• Counsel clients on intellectual property strategy
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, executives, and in-house counsel
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple technical disciplines
• Gain exposure to domestic and international intellectual property matters

This position offers substantial responsibility, client interaction, and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Registration to practice before the USPTO
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (or ability to obtain admission)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm or comparable IP practice
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior engineering or industry experience
• Patent litigation experience
• Experience managing client portfolios
• Portable business (welcome but not required)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance