Intellectual Property Patent Agent - Mechanical Engineering

Full-time

No

Faegre Drinker, a leading law firm, is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Patent Agent with a background in Mechanical Engineering to join our growing Intellectual Property practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of patent preparation and prosecution matters in our various office locations, including Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Wilmington.

Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and prosecute patent applications related to mechanical engineering, including engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, control systems, consumer products, and medical devices
- Collaborate with clients and team members to develop and implement patent strategies
- Conduct patentability and freedom to operate searches and analysis
- Prepare and respond to office actions from the USPTO
- Communicate with inventors and clients to understand and protect their inventions
- Stay up-to-date on relevant laws, regulations, and industry developments

Requirements:
- Two or more years of experience drafting mechanical patent applications
- Background in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
- Current status as a registered patent agent
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively in a client-focused, team-oriented environment
- Excellent academic credentials
- Professional recommendations

Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of $95,000 - $185,000, with potential for higher or lower based on relevant skills, experience, and location
- Discretionary bonus
- Life, health, accident, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan

To Apply:
If you are interested in joining a growing and collaborative firm, please apply online and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and academic transcripts. Our current plans for returning to work involve an average of 2-3 days in the office.

Faegre Drinker is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.

H1: Join Faegre Drinker as an Intellectual Property Patent Agent - Mechanical Engineering
H2: Be a Part of Our Growing Intellectual Property Practice

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- Faegre Drinker is Hiring an Intellectual Property Patent Agent with Mechanical Engineering Experience
- Join Our Thriving Intellectual Property Practice at Faegre Drinker
- Work on Diverse Patent Matters in Multiple Office Locations
- Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Offered at Faegre Drinker

Bullet Points:
- Seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Patent Agent with a background in Mechanical Engineering
- Opportunity to work on all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution
- Locations include Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Wilmington
- Two or more years of experience drafting mechanical patent applications required
- Must have current status as a registered patent agent
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail are essential
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package offered, including a discretionary bonus and 401(k) plan
- Equal employment opportunities provided, in line with applicable law

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Discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan

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Patent preparation and prosecution, drafting mechanical applications, engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, control systems, consumer products, medical devices, Mechanical Engineering, technical experience, registered patent agent, collaborative, client-focused, team-oriented, professional growth, competitive compensation, unlimited potential, returning to work plans, office days, cover letter, resume, writing sample, academic transcripts

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other applicable technical experience

Interested candidates should apply online and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a copy of any academic transcripts

Qualification and Experience Two or more years of experience drafting mechanical applications related to one or more of engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, control systems, consumer products, and medical devices with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or other applicable technical experience

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