Patent Prosecution Associate – Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering
Rochester/Western NY or Albany (In-Office)
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. (HRFM) is a boutique intellectual property law firm with a long-established practice focused exclusively on intellectual property matters. Our attorneys and patent professionals work closely with clients ranging from startups to multinational companies, providing practical, business-focused IP counsel across a wide range of technologies. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture, technical excellence, and meaningful client relationships.
We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our intellectual property practice in our Rochester or Albany office. This is an in-office position offering hands-on responsibility and direct interaction with inventors and clients, particularly in the mechanical and biomedical engineering technology areas.
Qualifications:
- 3–4 years 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 team-oriented practice
Responsibilities:
- Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical and biomedical technologies
- Prepare Office Action responses and conduct examiner interviews for patent applications
- Directly advise clients on patentability and prosecution strategy
- Manage patent portfolios and related deadlines with direct communication with clients
- Communicate directly with clients, inventors, and foreign associates related to client patent portfolio management
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities to work in various areas of IP law, including trademark, copyright, and transactional matters
- Collegial, supportive boutique firm environment
- Direct client contact and opportunities for professional growth
Salary Range: $90k-120k, commensurate with work experience, technical background and credentials
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the HR Department at .