Patent Prosecution - Patent Agent (Mechanical Engineering)

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

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## Patent Prosecution - Patent Agent (Mechanical Engineering)
Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with a patent prosecution team that efficiently crafts patents to obtain protections in mission-critical jurisdictions. We are seeking a patent agent with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field to join the IP Prosecution team in any of our offices.

**Responsibilities**

- Assess patents and patent applications encompassing a variety of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and related fields.
- Conduct patentability searches for scientific articles, patents, and patent applications relevant to the subject of an invention.
- Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions and identify essential elements, features, or components of an invention.
- Draft detailed and well-organized patent applications comprising a comprehensive description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention.
- Conduct examiner interviews and draft responses to Office Actions from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent.
- Conduct freedom to operate studies, including searching for and reviewing prior art, analyzing non-infringement and invalidity of competitors’ patents, and advising clients on potential design arounds.
- Collaborate with colleagues on various projects, adapt effectively in different team environments, present ideas, reasoning, and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues, and provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas.
- Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.

**Qualifications**

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- At least two years of patent prosecution experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Demonstrated verbal skills presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.
- Demonstrated writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary that also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms; synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs.
- Able to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise extreme attention to detail.
- Able to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.
- Admission to the USPTO required.
- Law firm experience preferred.

**Salary and Benefits**

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $175,000. This position is bonus eligible. Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

## Overview
Mintz is a top Am Law 100 law firm that specializes in patent prosecution. We are looking for a Patent Agent with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field to join the IP Prosecution team in any of our offices. The successful candidate will have two years of patent prosecution experience and be able to demonstrate verbal and writing skills with the ability to analyze and explain abstract scientific concepts and terms.

## Responsibilities
- Assess patents and patent applications in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and related fields.
- Conduct patentability searches for scientific articles, patents, and patent applications relevant to the subject of an invention.
- Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions and identify essential elements, features, or components of an invention.
- Draft detailed and well-organized patent applications comprising a comprehensive description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention.
- Conduct examiner interviews and draft responses to Office Actions from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices.
- Conduct freedom to operate studies, including searching for and reviewing prior art, analyzing non-infringement and invalidity of competitors’ patents, and advising clients on potential design arounds.
- Collaborate with colleagues on various projects, adapt effectively in different team environments, present ideas, reasoning, and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues, and provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas.
- Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.

## Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- At least two years of patent prosecution experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Demonstrated verbal skills presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.
- Demonstrated writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary that also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms; synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs.
- Able to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise extreme attention to detail.
- Able to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.
- Admission to the USPTO required.
- Law firm experience preferred.

## Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $175,000. This position is bonus eligible. Mintz offers

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Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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Patent Prosecution, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

we are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in boston, los angeles, new york, san diego, san francisco, washington, dc, and toronto

Qualification and Experience Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. At least two years of patent prosecution experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Admission to the USPTO required. Law firm experience preferred.

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