Job Title:
Patent Associate – Engineering
Job Responsibilities:
The role of a Patent Associate in the Engineering field primarily involves the prosecution of patent applications, counseling, and providing innovative solutions to clients within the legal framework of intellectual property law. Key responsibilities include:
- Engaging in patent prosecution and counseling within the engineering domain.
- Interacting with clients to understand their inventions and innovations in fields such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials sciences, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or related disciplines.
- Drafting and filing patent applications to protect clients' intellectual property rights.
- Conducting patentability analyses and providing strategic advice on patent portfolios.
- Collaborating with other legal professionals to ensure comprehensive legal support for clients.
- Staying updated on the latest developments in patent law and related technological fields.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Patent Associate position should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience within a law firm environment.
- Membership in the patent bar, which is a prerequisite for practicing patent law.
- A background in engineering or related fields such as electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, materials sciences, AI, or ML.
- A demonstrable interest in the life sciences, which can be gained through industry or educational experience, is strongly preferred.
- Advanced degrees in relevant fields and prior experience as a patent agent are preferred.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Superior academic credentials, indicating a high level of academic achievement.
Salary Information:
The compensation for the Patent Associate – Engineering position is structured as follows:
- A salary range of $225,000 to $310,000, which is based on the candidate's year classification within the firm.
- Discretionary merit bonuses may be awarded, providing additional financial incentives based on performance.
Additional Benefits:
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Monthly wellness reimbursements for promoting health and well-being.
- 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support along with virtual counseling services.
- Healthcare coverage for the associate, their spouse/domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
- Family-building benefits such as IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing support.
- Paid parental leave and parenting support services, including a concierge and telemedicine.
- Access to a parents and caregivers resource group.
- Career coaching services tailored for working parents.
- In-home and center-based back-up childcare options.
- Tutoring and college coaching services for older children.
- Health Savings Accounts with contributions from the firm.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible expenses.
- A 401(k) retirement plan to support long-term financial planning.
- Pretax commuter and parking benefits to ease transportation costs.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance coverage.
- Short and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, hospitalization, accident, and ID theft protection insurance.
- Voluntary pet insurance for pet owners.
- Medicare consulting services for eligible participants.
- Firm-paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE), bar review fees, and bar dues to support professional development.
This position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates with a background in engineering and patent law.
