Patent Agent & Counsel for Chemical/Mechanical Tech

Cooley LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health savings account (HSA)

Dental

Vision

Health and/or dependent care flexible

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care coverage

Backup care for children and/or adults

Other parental support benefits

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a highly motivated engineering professional to join our patent counseling and prosecution practice in the United States. The ideal candidate will bring substantive industry experience in chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering and will work with patent attorneys on prosecution, counseling, and litigation.

Requires initiative, fast learning, and strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in chemical, mechanical, or biomedical field.
• Experience in chemical engineering or material science.
• Registered US patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO exam.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Fast learner and team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.

Skills

English proficiency

Mechanical engineering

Biomedical engineering

Patent industry experience

Analytical mindset

Education

Engineering degree (chemical, mechanical, or biomedical)

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a highly motivated engineering professional to join our patent counseling and prosecution practice in the United States. The ideal candidate will bring substantive industry experience in chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering and will work with patent attorneys on prosecution, counseling, and litigation.

Requires initiative, fast learning, and strong communication skills in English.