Patent Prosecution Associate

Pay: $90000.00 - $120000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on meaningful innovation-driven patent matters in biomedical and mechanical technologies
• Get direct client and inventor contact instead of being buried behind layers
• Join a highly specialized intellectual property practice with sophisticated domestic and international work
• Build your practice in a collegial environment that values technical depth strong writing and long-term growth
• Gain hands-on responsibility managing patent applications strategy and portfolio work

Location: This is an on-site opportunity based in the Rochester New York area ideal for someone who wants to be embedded with the team and grow in a collaborative office environment. After one year a hybrid schedule may be available.

Note: To be considered you must have 3 years of substantive patent prosecution experience in biomedical engineering a strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field and admission to the USPTO.

About Us We are a well-established intellectual property practice focused on helping innovators protect and maximize the value of their ideas. Our team works closely with clients ranging from emerging companies to sophisticated global organizations delivering practical business-minded counsel across complex technologies. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in biomedical and mechanical technology areas
• Prepare office action responses and handle examiner interviews
• Advise clients on patentability prosecution strategy and portfolio development
• Manage patent portfolios deadlines and related communications with precision
• Work directly with clients inventors and foreign associates
• Contribute to a collaborative practice while handling substantive work with a high degree of ownership

Qualifications

• 3 years of substantive patent prosecution experience in biomedical engineering
• Strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or similar
• USPTO admission required
• JD from an accredited law school
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
• Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Specialized IP practice with sophisticated and highly technical work
• Strong platform for professional development and deeper client exposure
• Supportive team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on important client matters
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) health dental vision life insurance and PTO

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: seeking 3-5 yr associate. any state bar license 3 years of substantive patent prosecution exp in biomedical engineering USPTO admission (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- YES. Packages - No

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Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Largest upstate NY IP-focused firm seeking an on-site patent prosecution associate for Rochester. Need 3 years of substantive biomedical patent prosecution patent bar JD and a state bar. Salary is capped at $120k for a 34 year associate.

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