Job Overview

A law firm in Troy, MI, is seeking a qualified and experienced Mechanical Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join its team. The successful candidate will be able to cultivate a diverse practice by preparing and prosecuting patent applications across a broad spectrum of commercially significant technologies. This role involves working with large- and medium-sized clients from various industries, including automotive systems, medical devices, power tools, and more.

Job Details

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications for clients in diverse industries such as automotive systems, medical devices, industrial-process handling, and more.
• Develop and implement patent strategies to protect clients' inventions.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-practice studies to assess the viability of patent applications.
• Prepare opinion letters on patent issues.
• Conduct due diligence in patent matters.
• Negotiate technology agreements on behalf of clients.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• An undergraduate degree and/or technical experience in mechanical engineering arts (an advanced degree is preferred).
• State Bar admission.
• United States Patent and Trademark Office registration.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

Certifications

• State Bar admission.
• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Strong knowledge and familiarity with U.S. patent laws.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Negotiation skills for technology agreements.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Job Location

• Troy, MI

This is an intellectual property powerhouse law firm. It provides legal services in all areas of IP, which includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Its clients range from high-tech startups to established technology companies, and from individual inventors to large public companies. Almost all of the firms lawyers are registered to practice before the patent bar, and some have advanced degrees in technical areas of science. The firm reportedly is a nice place to work, where lawyers enjoy the work and each others company. The workload at the firm is constant and busy, compensation is competitive and the quality of the assignments associates receive is interesting and high-end.