Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time USPTO-registered Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property team in Detroit, Michigan, with potential for remote work. The role involves drafting patent applications and responding to USPTO communications, collaborating with attorneys and clients across various industries.

Duties

• Draft patent applications and responses to USPTO communications.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients in diverse industries.
• Utilize technical expertise in relevant engineering fields.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Strong understanding of electrical, computer controls, and autonomous technologies.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in engineering.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, computer science, or related fields.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Polished writing skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance options.
• Health savings accounts.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off and excellent family leave.
• Flexible assignments and career advancement opportunities.
• Annual performance reviews and community involvement opportunities.

One of the largest and oldest firms in Michigan, this highly respected powerhouse has serviced its clients for over 100 years and has offices throughout Michigan, on the east and south coasts and in Europe. This firm provides general legal services in the traditional practice areas including banking, business, litigation, labor and employment, IP and e-commerce, employee benefits, trusts and estates and tax. It also has several specialty areas including financial institutions, health care, immigration, insurance, real estate, and telecommunications. Interestingly enough, as old as this firm is, it has really tapped into a successful approach to providing legal services to its varied clients. It hires professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds with different skill sets. Many of the attorneys at this firm have accounting, engineering, political, economics, mathematics, tax, and business management backgrounds. The firm has also been known to hire former in-house counsel. This diversity helps the firm service its broad range of clients, which include individuals, small, medium and large businesses, publicly traded companies, trusts, and hospitals. This firm hires laterals but does so for specific needs. It seeks team players who have a variety of skills, fit within the firm's current practice area framework and who add some additional value to the firm. If you fit this bill, you'll thrive at this firm.