Patent Attorney with Mechanical Engineering Background

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Patent Attorney with a Mechanical Engineering degree in Grand Rapids, MI. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent law and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Advise clients on intellectual property strategies.
• Collaborate with inventors and technical experts.

Requirements

• Registered with the PTO and a state bar.
• Minimum of two years of legal experience.
• Experience in patent law preferred.

Education

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Certifications

• Registered Patent Attorney.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This firm was started over 60 years ago in West Michigan as an intellectual property law firm. They have since grown internationally. They focus on patents, litigation, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets, antitrust law, intellectual property licensing agreements, computer law, international law, and interference/derivation practice.