Intellectual Property Patent Engineer Or Patent Agent

Job Title: Intellectual Property Patent Engineer or Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Tampa, FL is seeking a talented and driven Patent Engineer or Registered Patent Agent to join their national Intellectual Property group. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse and expanding client base, focusing on patent prosecution and related intellectual property matters. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering, with prior experience in patent prosecution.

Duties:

• Collaborate with attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
• Conduct technical research to support patent applications and intellectual property matters.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing patent applications and related legal documents.
• Provide technical analysis to support patent prosecution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements in patent filings.
• Communicate with clients regarding patent portfolios, including updates on the status of patent applications.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Strong academic record demonstrating expertise and commitment in relevant fields.
• Experience with managing multiple patent portfolios for a diverse client base.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.

Education:

• An undergraduate or advanced degree in mechanical engineering is required.

Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical engineering.
• Ability to work collaboratively with legal professionals and clients.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in conducting technical research to support intellectual property matters.

Job Location:

• Tampa, FL

This distinguished law firm has a 121-year history of serving clients with the utmost quality of work. Based in Chicago, Illinois; this firm is one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States. The firm's practice areas include environmental, health law, corporate services, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate, tax, immigration, labor and employment, trusts and estates and technology law.