What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Attorney/Agent: Mechanical or Chemical Engineering position at Sisson & Banyas, Attorneys at Law, LLC?
Overview
Are you a patent associate at a large firm and tired of the pressures and demands of billable hours quotas? Do you like being home for dinner at a reasonable hour? Are you a solo patent practitioner looking for more stability and overhead support? If so, then this opportunity may be for you.
Sisson & Banyas IP Law is a rapidly growing boutique intellectual property law firm representing domestic and international customers from start-ups to large multinational corporations on all levels of intellectual property. The Firm works on a unique flat fee model that helps build long-lasting relationships with our customers, eliminates the pressures of billable hours quotas, and improves work/life balance for our attorneys.
Sisson & Banyas IP Law is seeking a licensed U.S. patent attorney with a focus on mechanical or chemical engineering to join our growing practice.
Responsibilities
- Drafting, filing, and prosecuting U.S. patent applications – including appeals.
- Conducting prior art searches.
- Meeting with customers (at their facilities, virtually, or at the Firm’s offices) to develop patent filing, prosecution, and enforcement strategies.
- Advising customers on domestic and international patent strategy.
- Working with attorneys and associates in other countries to develop patent filing, prosecution, and enforcement strategies for their customers entering the United States.
- Negotiating and drafting intellectual property agreements including licenses, joint development agreements, and the like.
- Conducting and assisting on in-court and out-of-court patent enforcement efforts.
- Representing the Firm at various marketing and customer development events including the SEMA Show, AIPPI, INTA, and more.
Skills
- Proven experience in patent law with a focus on mechanical or chemical engineering inventions.
- Strong research skills using platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw for legal research and prior art analysis.
- Excellent legal drafting abilities with attention to detail and clarity in technical documentation.
- Effective negotiation skills for licensing agreements and dispute resolution.
- Exceptional writing skills combined with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Preference may be given to candidates who have non-legal business experience in R&D, product development, manufacturing, or related areas.
- Though not required, candidates with experience working with foreign customers or foreign associates are encouraged to apply.
- Though not required, experience in marketing, sales, and customer relationship management is preferred.
- Though not required, experience filing and prosecuting trademark and copyright applications is preferred.
Education
- Licensed patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- 3 to 5 years of experience as outside or in-house patent counsel drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in or mechanical or chemical engineering or physics.
When applying please submit in addition to Resume a recent Writing Sample.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work Location: In person