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IP Attorney

Durham, NC, United States

Industry: Legal | Type: Full-Time

Posted Date: Apr 24, 2026

Experience: 3 Years

Practice Areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical

Job Description:
We are seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent with 3+ years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution to join our team. As an IP Attorney, you will work directly with a premier client base, including Fortune 500 companies and global corporations, providing strategic guidance and managing complex patent portfolios. Ideal candidates will have a technical background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field. Responsibilities include: - Partnering with the D&M team and in-house teams to develop and execute thoughtful and effective global IP strategies - Drafting and prosecuting patent applications - Drafting opinions of counsel - Conducting due diligence investigations and freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses Qualifications: - A degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering with relevant experience in related technologies - Must be a member of the U.S. patent bar - Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience required Benefits include: - Collaboration - Client introductions - Travel opportunities - Professional training program - Mentoring program - Social gatherings - Work-life balance - Employer-paid benefits

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