Gornitzky & co, one of the biggest and leading law firm in Israel, is hiring a Junior Patent and Design Attorney – Technical Fields
Position Summary:
We are looking for a Junior Patent and Design Attorney with a strong technical background to join our intellectual property practice. The role offers a unique opportunity to work on a broad range of patent and design matters for innovative clients across industries such as mechanics, medical devices, consumer products, software, AI, and energy.
The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to develop their skills in drafting, prosecution, and strategic IP portfolio management, with exposure to both patents and registered designs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and prosecute patent applications in Israel and abroad (including PCT, EPO, and USPTO).
- Prepare and file design applications in Israel and globally, including under the Hague System.
- Assist in the preparation of responses to office actions and examiner reports in both patents and designs.
- Conduct patentability and design novelty assessments, as well as freedom-to-operate (FTO) and due diligence analyses.
- Liaise with inventors, engineers, in-house counsel, and designers to accurately capture technical and aesthetic features for protection.
- Support litigation, enforcement, and invalidation strategies as needed.
- Monitor relevant legal developments in patent and design law and share insights with the team and clients.
Qualifications:
- Technical background in engineering, physics, computer science, life sciences, or a related field (B.Sc., M.Sc., or higher preferred).
- Registered as a Patent Attorney in Israel or in training.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hebrew.
- Excellent drafting and analytical capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in patent and/or design prosecution (law firm or in-house).
- Familiarity with international patent and design systems (PCT, Hague, USPTO, EPO, EUIPO).
- Knowledge of industrial design strategy and aesthetics-related protection is an advantage.
- Proficiency with IP management tools and systems.