Patent Agent - Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent with expertise in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering for their Atlanta, GA office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent prosecution and litigation, with a focus on electrical engineering, software, or mechanical engineering.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with clients on patent strategy and portfolio management.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support litigation teams in patent disputes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience with thermodynamics, electro-mechanical products, and/or HVAC systems.
• Registered with the USPTO.
• Knowledge of other intellectual property forms is advantageous.

Education

• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Superior client service capability.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a national and international client platform.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.