Patent Agent (Engineering, Medical Devices)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an exceptional Patent Agent to join their intellectual property team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, responding to office actions, and conducting prior art searches in fields such as electrical/mechanical engineering, medical devices, and artificial intelligence.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Respond to office actions.
• Assist in the preparation of opinions.
• Conduct prior art searches.

Requirements

• At least two years' experience as a Patent Agent.
• Expertise in bioengineering, computer science, and related fields is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Education

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, bioengineering, or computer science preferred.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Equal opportunity employment practices.

A regional powerhouse firm with strong political history, this firm is regarded as the 15th Best Law Firm in the Mid-Atlantic. Associates value the work/life balance, the people, and the commitment to associate developments. The firm allows associates to work flexible hours while remaining omitted professionals. The firm?s focus is client and industry development, as well as collaborative culture, where each attorney ahs pledged to provide at least 25 hours of pro bono work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.