Mechanical Engineering Intellectual Property Patent Agent

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intellectual Property Patent Agent for their Indianapolis, IN, location. This role involves all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution, focusing on mechanical applications related to engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, control systems, consumer products, and medical devices.

Job Overview:

• Position: Mechanical Engineering Intellectual Property Patent Agent
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Benefits: Discretionary bonus, life, health, accident, and disability insurance, 401(k) plan

Duties:

• Draft patent applications for mechanical inventions.
• Prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to understand inventions and draft appropriate patent applications.
• Review and analyze technical documents to assist with patent prosecution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience drafting mechanical patent applications.
• Current status as a registered patent agent.
• Strong collaborative and motivation skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Professional recommendations.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, control systems, consumer products, and medical devices.
• Previous experience in patent drafting.
• Exceptional writing skills.

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