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Seasonal Intellectual Property Attorney Jobs in Rochester, NY

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Patent Paralegal

Rochester, NY · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Intellectual Property Department attorneys Classification: Salaried non-exempt Job Type: Full-time, M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Company Overview: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is a leading and reputable full ...

micro1 AI

Technology Transactions Counsel

Rochester, NY · On-site +1

$350K - $410K/hr

... attorney to join our legal team. This person will initially focus on data-licensing agreements ... Experience with intellectual property and data licensing is valuable, but we care most about strong ...

Cornerstone Research

Analyst

Geneseo, NY · On-site

$112K/yr

... intellectual property, consumer fraud and product liability, accounting, and more. Our case teams ... experts, attorneys, and clients. * Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

Cornerstone Research

Analyst

Rochester, NY

$112K/yr

... intellectual property, consumer fraud and product liability, accounting, and more. Our case teams ... experts, attorneys, and clients. * Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

Cornerstone Research

Analyst

Rochester, NY · On-site

$112K/yr

... intellectual property, consumer fraud and product liability, accounting, and more. Our case teams ... experts, attorneys, and clients. * Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

Cornerstone Research

Analyst

Geneseo, NY

$112K/yr

... intellectual property, consumer fraud and product liability, accounting, and more. Our case teams ... experts, attorneys, and clients. * Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

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What is the difference between Seasonal Intellectual Property Attorney vs Patent Paralegal?

AspectSeasonal Intellectual Property AttorneyPatent Paralegal
CredentialsJD degree, bar admission, IP law experienceParalegal certificate, relevant legal or IP coursework
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, IP firmsLaw firms, corporate legal teams, patent offices
Employer & Industry UsageLegal services, patent prosecution, IP litigationPatent application support, document preparation, legal research

Seasonal Intellectual Property Attorneys and Patent Paralegals both work within the IP legal field, often in law firms or corporate settings. Attorneys hold law degrees and bar licenses, handling legal strategy and client representation, while paralegals assist with document preparation and research. The main difference lies in their qualifications and scope of responsibilities, with attorneys providing legal advice and paralegals supporting legal processes. Both roles are essential in patent-related work, but attorneys typically have more advanced credentials and legal authority.

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Partner, Intellectual Property

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Rochester, NY • On-site

$200K - $700K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Title: Intellectual Property Partner 
Department: Intellectual Property

Location: Rochester, Buffalo, or Albany, NY

Classification: Exempt

Job Type: Full-time 


Company Overview:

Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP is a leading and reputable full-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. With a team of highly skilled and experienced attorneys, we strive to deliver comprehensive and effective solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our headquarters is in Rochester, NY, with additional offices in Albany and Buffalo, NY.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. We encourage open communication, teamwork, and professional growth. Our firm promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life and supports the wellbeing of our employees.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Partner to provide senior leadership and depth across our Intellectual Property Practice Group. This is a broad, patent anchored role spanning U.S. and foreign patent procurement, opinion and counseling work, intellectual property licensing and cross border transactions, and patent and trademark litigation. The practice serves clients in technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and food and beverage, with particular depth in industrial, manufacturing, and mechanical technologies. The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with a strong technical background and the judgment to lead matters, develop a team, and grow the practice independently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead U.S. and foreign patent prosecution and portfolio strategy in mechanical and industrial technologies.
  • Conduct infringement, validity, freedom to operate, and patentability analysis.
  • Advise on competitive surveillance and global IP strategy, including forecasting and budgeting.
  • Negotiate IP licensing and complex cross border transactions covering patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights.
  • Counsel on trademark protection and enforcement within an integrated IP strategy.
  • Handle patent and trademark litigation in federal court, the TTAB, and the Federal Circuit.
  • Lead IP due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and financings.
  • Develop client relationships and support practice growth.
  • Supervise and mentor associates, patent agents, and paralegals.
  • Stay current through CLE and IP bar involvement such as the AIPLA.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor and admission to the New York State Bar.
  • USPTO registration.
  • Engineering or hard science degree, ideally mechanical or industrial.
  • 10+ years across patent prosecution, transactions, and litigation.
  • Admission, or eligibility, to the relevant federal courts and the Federal Circuit.
  • A proven leader with strong client relationships, team development, and practice growth.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration across practice areas.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset and proactive client development.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to type, hold, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Regularly required to talk or hear.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this role. It provides a snapshot of the core functions and responsibilities. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. The compensation range for this position is $200,000– $700,000 annually, plus bonus potential, representing our good faith and reasonable estimate of the potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, skill set, and office location. Additionally, relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind—in the hiring process or in the workplace. We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.