Intellectual Property Associate

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Handle patent work for clients in mechanical technology, from drafting and filing applications to advising on patentability and managing portfolios. The role sits within a multi-office intellectual property group and calls for an engineering background combined with legal licensure. What you'll do - Draft and prosecute U.S. provisional, utility and international patent applications. - Prepare patentability opinions for clients with mechanical inventions. - Plan and maintain patent portfolios with a strategic view. - Support clients whose inventions involve mechanical equipment and devices. - Collaborate with intellectual property colleagues across several offices. Requirements What we're looking for - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. - 4 to 6 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, including provisional, utility and international applications. - Hands-on patent experience with mechanical equipment and devices. - Juris Doctorate and registration with the USPTO. - Bar license in the state of the office where the role is based (MA, NY, PA, NJ or DC). - Strong academic record, including a minimum 3.0 law school GPA. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Willingness to provide conflicts information before an offer is made. - Based in, or willing to relocate to, one of the listed office cities. Bonus points - Experience with patentability opinions and portfolio strategy. - Graduate degree in engineering. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 215,000 to 270,000 per year Location and work model - Boston, MA; New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Princeton, NJ; or Washington, D.C., United States - Hybrid, 3+ days per week in office - Full-time