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Patent Attorney - Mechanical

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is currently seeking an attorney with 6 or more years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution matters, specifically in the mechanical arts. Technical experience in areas of mechanical engineering, medical devices, and oilfield tools is strongly preferred. This position is partnership track and provides an excellent compensation and benefits package. Open to associate, counsel and partner level candidates. This position can be based in any one of the firm’s offices and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

At this time, candidates who would work in the following states will not be considered for this role: VT, RI, NY, NJ, NH, MI, ME, MA, DE, CO, CT, CA, and AZ.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired:

  • Mechanical engineering degree with strong undergraduate curricula and grades
  • Excellent analytical, writing, research and communication skills
  • Strategic and creative thinker
  • Team player and collegial spirit
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to delivery of excellent work product and client service
  • Willingness to learn

Attorneys interested in this position should direct their resumes and inquiries to:

Brittaney C. Schmidt
Chief Legal Talent & Inclusion Officer
52 East Gay Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
attorneys@vorys.com

About Vorys:

Vorys, with offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Akron, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Houston, Texas; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Orange County, California, currently ranks as one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States according to American Lawyer magazine.

Vorys’ experienced intellectual property team provides full-service assistance with intellectual property issues including patent preparation and procurement, trademarks, copyrights, branding assistance, trade secret counseling, and complex strategic planning, licensing and other sensitive negotiations. We are Midwest-based, but operate on a global basis through our international network of competent, efficient intellectual property counsel. Whether our clients are start-up businesses, companies that are just beginning to venture overseas, or multinational corporations, our intellectual property lawyers provide guidance on all aspects of domestic and international protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, so that our clients’ intellectual property assets are positioned to be leveraged by the client for business advantage. Visit services-ip.html to learn more.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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