Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm specializing in intellectual property seeks a motivated Patent Associate Attorney to join their team in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution, particularly in mechanical arts with electrical and software technologies exposure.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute US and international patent applications, primarily in mechanical arts and occasionally in electrical and software technologies.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide strategic IP counseling to clients.
• Collaborate with clients and inventors to evaluate and develop patentable ideas.
• Assist with IP litigation matters related to patents.

Requirements:

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to a State Bar (Massachusetts preferred).
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution, focusing on mechanical arts with some exposure to electrical and software technologies.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Certifications:

• Ideally registered to practice before the USPTO.

Skills:

• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a solid commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Team player with a proactive and positive attitude.

Dare we say that this mid-sized Boston firm is fun? But truthfully, it is. A full service firm with modest but comfortable offices has some of the most interesting attorneys around. With impressive achievement both inside and outside of the office, these attorneys excel at young ages. For instance, one young lawyer is taking a leadership role in a Boston CLE program. Another is heading a prominent and fun community program. And, importantly, both are valued by the leadership of the firm for their contributions. Interesting clientele have followed, including notable sports teams and Fortune 500s. We believe the best practice areas are bankruptcy and creditor's rights and construction, which will continue to be busy over the next several months and years.