2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview

A law firm in Troy, MI, is seeking a qualified and experienced Mechanical Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join its team. The successful candidate will be able to cultivate a diverse practice by preparing and prosecuting patent applications across a broad spectrum of commercially significant technologies. This role involves working with large- and medium-sized clients from various industries, including automotive systems, medical devices, power tools, and more.

Job Details

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications for clients in diverse industries such as automotive systems, medical devices, industrial-process handling, and more.
• Develop and implement patent strategies to protect clients' inventions.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-practice studies to assess the viability of patent applications.
• Prepare opinion letters on patent issues.
• Conduct due diligence in patent matters.
• Negotiate technology agreements on behalf of clients.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• An undergraduate degree and/or technical experience in mechanical engineering arts (an advanced degree is preferred).
• State Bar admission.
• United States Patent and Trademark Office registration.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

Certifications

• State Bar admission.
• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Strong knowledge and familiarity with . patent laws.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Negotiation skills for technology agreements.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Job Location

• Troy, MI

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