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Intellectual Property Attorney roles qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the position requires an advanced law degree and specialized expertise in patents, trademarks, or copyrights. Many law firms and corporations run PERM labor certification for foreign-trained IP attorneys, opening a direct path to permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
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Lutron is seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Attorney to join our IP team in our World Headquarters, in Coopersburg, PA. In this position, you will be responsible for providing a broad range of IP services to the company, both directly and in conjunction with external US and foreign IP counsel. The primary focus of your role will be eliciting invention disclosures, drafting and prosecuting patent applications worldwide, advising on trademark related matters, analyzing third-party IP rights, and contributing to Lutron’s global IP strategies. Longer term responsibilities include analyzing competitive products and services for potential infringement issues, advising on third-party IP rights, and helping to drive Lutron’s global IP strategies. This position reports to, and works closely with, Lutron’s Senior Director of Intellectual Property, and will collaborate with Lutron’s business and engineering leaders.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with company engineers to elicit invention disclosures
- Prepare and prosecute US and foreign patent applications with ongoing engagement with engineers and business leaders
- Manage US and foreign patent counsel in drafting and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications
- Manage ongoing strategic maintenance and growth of Lutron’s US and foreign patent portfolios
- Assist marketing, sales, and business leaders in branding new products and strategically using, maintaining and growing Lutron’s worldwide trademark portfolio
- Prepare, obtain, and analyze patent searches and provide assessments on patentability, non-infringement, and validity
- Prepare, obtain, and analyze trademark searches and provide assessments on worldwide registration, use, and non-infringement
- Build and manage relationships with technical and business leaders to understand Lutron’s businesses and align its IP strategies with relevant R&D activities, commercialization plans, and business and technology strategies
- Provide proactive, cost-effective, and efficient IP advice and services tailored to the needs and priorities of Lutron’s business units
- Work closely with the internal IP team to continually develop the IP Department to improve processes
- Maintain expertise in US IP laws, regulations, and processes (particularly in the area of patents and trademarks), and working knowledge of global patent and trademark laws, regulations, and processes
- Follow and master relevant technology developments, both internally and externally
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- USPTO Patent Bar registration required
- Licensed attorney in one or more states required
- 7+ years of experience drafting patent applications and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications
- Proven ability to exhibit strong executive presence, including professional demeanor, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics
- Experience as a patent agent/attorney with a mix of law firm and in-house experience or solely in-house experience
- Willingness and ability to travel to US engineering offices as required, up to 10% of the time
- 1+ year of software or hardware engineering experience preferred
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical and software fields, with additional experience in mechanical and design applications preferred
- Trademark experience preferred
Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization.
Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Overview
Lutron is seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Attorney to join our IP team in our World Headquarters, in Coopersburg, PA. In this position, you will be responsible for providing a broad range of IP services to the company, both directly and in conjunction with external US and foreign IP counsel. The primary focus of your role will be eliciting invention disclosures, drafting and prosecuting patent applications worldwide, advising on trademark related matters, analyzing third-party IP rights, and contributing to Lutron’s global IP strategies. Longer term responsibilities include analyzing competitive products and services for potential infringement issues, advising on third-party IP rights, and helping to drive Lutron’s global IP strategies. This position reports to, and works closely with, Lutron’s Senior Director of Intellectual Property, and will collaborate with Lutron’s business and engineering leaders.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with company engineers to elicit invention disclosures
- Prepare and prosecute US and foreign patent applications with ongoing engagement with engineers and business leaders
- Manage US and foreign patent counsel in drafting and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications
- Manage ongoing strategic maintenance and growth of Lutron’s US and foreign patent portfolios
- Assist marketing, sales, and business leaders in branding new products and strategically using, maintaining and growing Lutron’s worldwide trademark portfolio
- Prepare, obtain, and analyze patent searches and provide assessments on patentability, non-infringement, and validity
- Prepare, obtain, and analyze trademark searches and provide assessments on worldwide registration, use, and non-infringement
- Build and manage relationships with technical and business leaders to understand Lutron’s businesses and align its IP strategies with relevant R&D activities, commercialization plans, and business and technology strategies
- Provide proactive, cost-effective, and efficient IP advice and services tailored to the needs and priorities of Lutron’s business units
- Work closely with the internal IP team to continually develop the IP Department to improve processes
- Maintain expertise in US IP laws, regulations, and processes (particularly in the area of patents and trademarks), and working knowledge of global patent and trademark laws, regulations, and processes
- Follow and master relevant technology developments, both internally and externally
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- USPTO Patent Bar registration required
- Licensed attorney in one or more states required
- 7+ years of experience drafting patent applications and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications
- Proven ability to exhibit strong executive presence, including professional demeanor, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics
- Experience as a patent agent/attorney with a mix of law firm and in-house experience or solely in-house experience
- Willingness and ability to travel to US engineering offices as required, up to 10% of the time
- 1+ year of software or hardware engineering experience preferred
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical and software fields, with additional experience in mechanical and design applications preferred
- Trademark experience preferred
Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization.
Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Intellectual Property Attorney
Match your bar admission to PERM requirements
PERM job requirements must reflect what the employer genuinely needs, not what's tailored to you. Confirm your foreign law degree and any U.S. bar admission or LL.M. credentials align with the minimum requirements the employer will certify to DOL.
Target in-house legal teams at tech companies
Large technology and pharmaceutical companies with active patent portfolios file PERM more routinely than general-practice law firms. Roles titled Patent Counsel, IP Litigation Attorney, or Trademark Attorney at these employers often come with established sponsorship workflows already in place.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Look up the current rate using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know whether an offered salary will clear the wage certification threshold your employer must meet.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your role
If the position requires a Juris Doctor plus a specialized LL.M. or significant IP expertise, your employer may file under EB-2. Roles requiring only a J.D. typically qualify under EB-3. The classification affects your priority date and, for many nationalities, your wait time.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with green card history
Searching for IP Attorney roles broadly won't surface which employers actually sponsor green cards. Migrate Mate filters jobs by PERM and I-140 filing history, so you target law firms and corporations that have completed the process for this specific occupation before.
Ask about concurrent filing eligibility during offer stage
If your priority date is current, USCIS permits concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485, cutting months off your wait. Raise this with your prospective employer's immigration counsel before signing an offer so the petition strategy is built into the timeline from day one.
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Find Intellectual Property Attorney JobsIntellectual Property Attorney Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Intellectual Property Attorney roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most IP Attorney positions qualify for EB-2 when the employer requires an advanced degree such as a J.D. plus an LL.M. in intellectual property or equivalent specialized experience. Roles requiring only a J.D. generally fall under EB-3. Your classification depends on how the employer drafts the PERM job requirements, so it's worth reviewing that language carefully before the labor certification is filed.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped annually, and subject to a lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency rather than a status you must renew. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before the I-140 is even filed, whereas H-1B approval can happen within months. For IP attorneys from countries without significant visa backlogs, EB-3 often resolves faster than people expect.
Can a foreign-trained attorney without U.S. bar admission get PERM sponsorship?
Yes, but the PERM job requirements must legitimately match your qualifications. If the employer genuinely requires only a foreign law degree and IP expertise for the role, DOL can certify that. Problems arise when employers retroactively add U.S. bar admission as a requirement after the fact. Confirm with the employer that the job duties and minimum requirements accurately reflect your background before the recruitment process begins.
How do I find IP Attorney jobs where the employer has actually sponsored green cards before?
Migrate Mate lets you search Intellectual Property Attorney roles filtered by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history. This matters because many job postings don't mention sponsorship, and asking cold in an interview can be awkward. Filtering by sponsorship history upfront means you're only spending time on employers who have completed this process for similar legal roles.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM labor certification generally cannot transfer and your new employer must restart the process. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 is pending, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar IP Attorney role without losing your priority date. Discuss this threshold with your employer's immigration counsel before making any move.
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