Patent Attorney

A law firm in Oakland, CA is seeking a Patent Attorney with the following qualifications:

Job Overview:

The Patent Attorney will be responsible for patent prosecution and communication with clients and colleagues. They will work within a dynamic team environment to draft and prosecute patent applications primarily in the mechanical engineering domain.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the mechanical engineering field.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patent matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues in various U.S. time zones.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to patent prosecution.
• Assist in patent portfolio management and strategy development.

Requirements:

• Eligible to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or relevant field; or equivalent industry experience.
• 3-5 years of experience as a patent attorney or agent.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Interest in patent prosecution.

Desired Education and Experience:

• M.S. in mechanical engineering or relevant field.
• Prior patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO is a plus.

Skills:

• Proficient in drafting patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Ability to conduct legal research and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

This firm specializes in intellectual property law and has its headquarters in California. It has six areas of practice. Some of its practice disciplines are IP portfolio development, licensing-other IP sharing arrangements and analyses of competitor-target IP. Five adept lawyers round out this firm.