Patent Prosecution Lateral Attorney or Attorney Group

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Join a premier New England law firm with deep regional roots!
Work across 5 offices with clients in cutting-edge and legacy industries!
Be part of a highly collaborative, client-first legal team!
Grow under strong leadership and national-level legal minds!
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A well-established, mid-size law firm is seeking an experienced patent prosecution attorney or attorney group to join its growing Intellectual Property practice. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, a proven track record managing U.S. and international patent portfolios, and a portable book of business. This role offers a collaborative, supportive environment with the infrastructure needed to integrate, expand, and service a sophisticated client base involved in complex technologies.

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications across a range of technical fields.
• Develop, manage, and execute strategic global patent portfolios for clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on IP-related issues and cross-disciplinary matters.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and risk assessments; prepare related opinions.
• Provide strategic counseling on IP protection, enforcement, and portfolio optimization.
• Participate actively in business development and client relationship management efforts.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• 7+ years of experience as a patent prosecution attorney.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or related fields.
• A moderate portable book of business.
• Demonstrated client service excellence and ability to grow and manage a practice.