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Patent Agent Mechanical Engineering

Type Full-Time

Location Georgia - Atlanta

Job ID 053E361407

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Patent Agents - Mechanical

2025-01-24 17:43:41

A law firm seeks a skilled and detail-oriented Patent Agent to join its dynamic Mechanical Engineering team in Atlanta, Georgia. This position offers the opportunity to engage in patent prosecution across a variety of cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with attorneys to support a diverse range of intellectual property matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and a passion for intellectual property law.

Duties:

  • Draft and prosecute patent applications for mechanical inventions.
  • Collaborate with attorneys to develop and implement strategies for securing intellectual property rights.
  • Conduct prior art searches and provide detailed analysis to support patentability assessments.
  • Assist in responding to USPTO office actions and preparing necessary filings.
  • Work closely with inventors and clients to document inventions and draft detailed patent specifications.
  • Stay current on mechanical engineering trends and patent law developments.
  • Support litigation teams with patent-related research, including evidence gathering and expert testimony preparation.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting.
  • Strong academic background with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly articulate complex technical and legal concepts.
  • Experience with intellectual property beyond patents (such as trademarks or copyrights) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with international patent prosecution and experience in IP litigation support is a plus.
  • Must be a registered Patent Agent with the USPTO.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Advanced degrees or coursework in mechanical engineering are a plus.

Certifications:

  • Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Skills:

  • Exceptional technical writing and research abilities.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and the ability to apply them to patent law.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
  • Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across practice areas.
  • Proficiency in patent prosecution software and tools.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PDO) and vacation policy.
  • Life insurance and additional financial planning support.
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement.

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.

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