Patent Attorney - Mechanical Engineer (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office Flexible)

Lee & Hayes, P.C. is a pre-eminent intellectual property law firm seeking a Patent Attorney with a focus on mechanical systems and medical devices. The role involves patent preparation and prosecution, managing foreign prosecution, and interacting with clients and in-house attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Patent preparation and prosecution across various technology areas with a focus on mechanical systems and medical devices
• May also include managing foreign prosecution and rendering opinions to clients
• Extensive and timely interaction with in-house attorneys, inventors, and Firm practitioners

Requirements:

• USPTO Registration or commitment to take USPTO Registration Examination within 6 months of start date
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical engineering or other engineering field), physics, or related discipline
• Conscientious and detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate promptly and effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
• Technical understanding of: Mechanical systems; Industrial Equipment; Machinery and manufacturing equipment; Construction equipment; Robotics; and/or Medical Devices
• 3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• Experience using AI tools for patent drafting, prosecution, searching, and other job functions
• Technical understanding of: Hydraulics; Electrochemical systems; Lithium processing; Materials science (particularly steels and treatment thereof); Surgical robot systems; Autonomous Vehicles; and/or Medical Diagnostics (e.g., vital signs monitoring, vision testing, etc.)