Intellectual Property Associate (Boston, NYC, Pittsburgh (PA), Princeton (NJ), Washington, D.C.)

Location
Princeton, Pittsburgh +3
Workplace
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Compensation
$215k – $270k
Visa
US Work Authorization Required

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)

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Culture & values

Core value: Think Forward - prioritizes innovation as an essential component

Core value: Drive Results - takes client problems as their own and listens to map out strategy

Core value: To Us, It's Personal - relationships run deeper than business, invested in concerns, celebrates success

Founded on a culture of collaboration that continues to set them apart

Personal touch and connections emphasized across the firm

Emphasis on creative solutions and excellent client service

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