Patent Agent in Mechanical or Related Field

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Princeton, NJ. The role involves engaging in various aspects of patent practice, including preparing and prosecuting applications, conducting research, and leading inventor meetings. The position requires excellent writing and oral advocacy skills for personal interviews before USPTO examiners and appearances before the Board of Appeals.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct thorough patent-related research.
• Lead meetings with inventors to discuss patent strategies.
• Assist in matters and proceedings before the USPTO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required; graduate degree preferred.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required.
• Four to six years of patent drafting and prosecution experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in conducting patent research.
• Ability to lead and manage inventor meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Associates at this prestigious firm applaud that they are given high-level work paired with ample resources; the result, they say, is that they receive interesting projects and valuable collaborations with senior associates and partners. They also praise its flexible face-time policies paired with market pay.