Boston MA
Attorney/Associate/Counsel,Patent Agent

Patent Attorney (Engineering)

CM Legal

This job posting seeks a Junior or Mid-Level Patent Attorney or IP Associate with 2-5 years of experience in engineering. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the US and globally, conducting freedom-to-operate searches, IP landscape and due diligence analyses, invalidity and non-infringement assessments, and advising clients on prosecution strategies. The role involves monitoring competitor patents, supporting contested cases like inter partes review and district court proceedings, and assisting with licensing and collaboration agreements.

Qualifications required include a strong technical engineering background, USPTO registration, advanced degree (preferably Ph.D.), excellent academic record, and exceptional communication skills. Experience in litigation or post-grant proceedings is advantageous. The firm operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence at least four days weekly, with flexibility based on firm and client needs. Overall, the position offers an engaging opportunity for a technically skilled patent professional to work on diverse IP matters within a collaborative legal environment.

Salary range is $235,000 – $365,000.

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