Intellectual Property Associate
- Location
- Philadelphia, New York City
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $215k – $270k
- Visa
- No Visa Sponsorship
About this role
We are looking for an Intellectual Property Patent Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join Fox Rothschild's growing IP practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically-minded patent attorney to work across a diverse client base of 30, 000+ clients nationwide, with strong support from a collaborative national platform.
What will you be doing?
Drafting and prosecuting U.S. provisional, utility, and international patent applications
Preparing patentability opinions for clients in the mechanical engineering space
Strategically planning and maintaining patent portfolios
Working on matters involving machines and mechanical inventions
Collaborating with a national IP team across multiple offices
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (non-negotiable — the team is very adamant on this)
4-6 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience
USPTO registration required
Juris Doctorate (JD) and bar license in the state of the applicable office
Strong academic record (minimum 3.0 law school GPA)
What happens next
Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.
Culture & values
Culture of collaboration that continues to set the firm apart
Relationships run deeper than just doing business
Invested in client concerns and celebrate their success
Core value: Think Forward - scan the horizon and translate complexity to clarity
Core value: Drive Results - take problems and make them their own
Core value: To Us, It's Personal - relationships are central to the firm
Prioritize innovation as an essential component in helping solve problems
Combine reach and resources of a national firm with personal touch of a boutique firm
Work hard to win loyalty through creative solutions and excellent service
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