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Patent Agent/Technical Advisor (Medtech)

Top Ranked by BCG

Type Full-Time

Location Illinois - Chicago

Job ID FD4X415195

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 1 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Patent Agents - MechanicalPatent Agents - ChemistryPatent Agents - BiologyPatent Agents - Hard Science GeneralPatent Agents - Life Science GeneralPatent Agents - Chemical Engineering

2026-04-19 19:28:07
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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Agent/Technical Advisor to join their patent counseling and prosecution practice in Chicago, IL. The candidate should possess industry experience and a degree in material, chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering.

Duties

  • Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
  • Analyze patent and scientific papers to assist attorneys in prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
  • Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.

Requirements

  • Industry experience in chemical engineering or material science.
  • Broad scientific knowledge in mechanical and/or biomedical engineering.
  • Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Initiative and ability to work well with others.
  • Registered US patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Education

  • Degree in material, chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering (or related field).
  • Advanced degree is a plus.

Certifications

  • Registered US patent agent or eligibility for USPTO registration exam.

Skills

  • Technical expertise in relevant engineering disciplines.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • Long-term care and backup care benefits.
  • Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
  • Vacation and sick time accrual.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Law school tuition assistance for patent agent candidates.

Your information will not be forwarded to any employers at this time. A recruiter will contact you with more information once our internal review of your resume is completed.

Date Last Confirmed

04-20-2026

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