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Patent Prosecutor (Mechanical Engineer)
Patent Prosecutor (Mechanical Engineer)The Agency Recruiting • Minneapolis, MN, US
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Patent Prosecutor (Mechanical Engineer)

Patent Prosecutor (Mechanical Engineer)

The Agency Recruiting • Minneapolis, MN, US
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our client, a prestigious law firm in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a talented Patent prosecutor with a background in Mechanical Engineering.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Conduct freedom-to-operate and prior art searches.
  • Conduct patentability, validity, and infringement analyses and develop associated legal opinions.
  • Advise clients on IP strategy, including patent portfolio development and risk assessment.
  • Work collaboratively with inventors, engineers, and other legal team members to understand technical innovations and translate them into strong patent applications.
  • Independently manage a sophisticated patent docket.
  • Perform other client and administrative duties.

Requirements

  • Thorough understanding of intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent preparation and prosecution.
  • Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and related innovations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a proven ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple projects at the same time.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of foreign patent prosecution procedures preferred.
  • Experience in industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, medical devices, robotics, agriculture, building systems and / or consumer products preferred.

    • Education and Experience

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Admitted to practice law in Minnesota (Certificate of Good Standing required).
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering or a similar degree from an accredited college or university.
  • 2 years of experience in patent prosecution in a law firm or corporate legal department.
  • 2 years of experience in a mechanical engineering role.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Occasional lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.

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