Attorney
- $85,000 - $135,000
- Rochester, NY
Build hands-on patent experience at a collaborative boutique where your technical expertise directly shapes real-world innovation.
A bit about us:
We are a boutique intellectual property law firm focused exclusively on IP matters, with a long-established and highly regarded practice. Our team works closely with clients ranging from early-stage startups to multinational companies, delivering practical, business‑minded intellectual property counsel across a wide range of technologies. We value collaboration, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships.
Why join us?
Work in a true boutique environment with direct access to partners and clients
Gain meaningful responsibility early, including inventor and client interaction
Be part of a collegial, team‑oriented culture that values mentorship and growth
Expand your experience beyond patent prosecution into other areas of IP law
Enjoy stability, strong client relationships, and high-quality technical work
Gain meaningful responsibility early, including inventor and client interaction
Be part of a collegial, team‑oriented culture that values mentorship and growth
Expand your experience beyond patent prosecution into other areas of IP law
Enjoy stability, strong client relationships, and high-quality technical work
Job Details
Responsibilities
Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical and biomedical technologies
Prepare and respond to Office Actions and conduct examiner interviews
Advise clients on patentability, prosecution strategy, and portfolio development
Manage patent portfolios and related deadlines with direct client communication
Communicate with clients, inventors, and foreign associates regarding patent matters
Qualifications
1 year of substantive patent prosecution experience
Strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field
Admission to the USPTO (Patent Bar required)
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical and biomedical technologies
Prepare and respond to Office Actions and conduct examiner interviews
Advise clients on patentability, prosecution strategy, and portfolio development
Manage patent portfolios and related deadlines with direct client communication
Communicate with clients, inventors, and foreign associates regarding patent matters
Qualifications
1 year of substantive patent prosecution experience
Strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field
Admission to the USPTO (Patent Bar required)
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
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