Patent Prosecution Associate – Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering

Current Job Openings | IP Law Careers at HRFM Skip to content Menu About Attorneys Services Industries News Publications Careers About Attorneys Services Industries News Publications Careers About Careers Attorneys Services Industries News Publications Contact Us Current Openings Patent Prosecution Associate – Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering Rochester/Western NY or Albany (In-Office) Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. (HRFM) is a boutique intellectual property law firm with a long-established practice focused exclusively on intellectual property matters. Our attorneys and patent professionals work closely with clients ranging from startups to multinational companies, providing practical, business-focused IP counsel across a wide range of technologies. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture, technical excellence, and meaningful client relationships. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our intellectual property practice in our Rochester or Albany office. This is an in-office position offering hands-on responsibility and direct interaction with inventors and clients, particularly in the mechanical and biomedical engineering technology areas. Qualifications: 3–4 years of substantive patent prosecution experience Strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field Admission to the USPTO (Patent Bar required) Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Admission to at least one U.S. state bar Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented practice Responsibilities: Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical and biomedical technologies Prepare Office Action responses and conduct examiner interviews for patent applications Directly advise clients on patentability and prosecution strategy Manage patent portfolios and related deadlines with direct communication with clients Communicate directly with clients, inventors, and foreign associates related to client patent portfolio management What We Offer: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits package Opportunities to work in various areas of IP law, including trademark, copyright, and transactional matters Collegial, supportive boutique firm environment Direct client contact and opportunities for professional growth Salary Range: $90k-120k, commensurate with work experience, technical background and credentials Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the HR Department at . Search for: Search Categories Alert News Press Releases Publications Contact Us Attorney Search Linked LinkedIn 2026 Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Privacy Policy Terms of service Client Rights Accessibility Statement Albany Office 5 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203 Tel: 518-452-5600 Fax: 518-452-5579 Western New York Office 150 Allens Creek Road Suite 210 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel: 585-288-4832 Fax: 585-288-2010 SEND US A MESSAGE SEARCH BY: Name Office Albany Office Western New York Office Industry Artificial Intelligence (AI) Biotech Chemical/Materials Cleantech Electrical & Computer Hardware/Software Designer and Luxury Goods Internet & E-commerce Medical Products Nanotechnology Pharmaceutical Universities Semiconductors Startups Service Design Trade Secrets Due Diligence International Intellectual Property Licensing and Tech Transfer Litigation Patents Trademarks Copyrights Keyword