Patent Agent Mechanical 147513

Mission Recruiting; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intellectual property law firm seeks Technical Specialists and/or Patent Agents for their Mechanical Practice Group in Reston, VA. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to engage with experienced patent professionals on complex matters, providing substantial responsibilities in patent drafting, prosecution, and client counseling. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered along with a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunities to work with highly experienced IP professionals

Supportive and team-oriented work culture

Qualifications

• Prior experience in patent prosecution is required.
• USPTO registration number preferred.
• Ability to evaluate complex inventions and convey their value.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Support litigation and patentability analysis.
• Counsel clients on IP strategy and portfolio development.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

A top-tier intellectual property law firm is seeking Technical Specialists and/or Patent Agents to join its Mechanical Practice Group inReston, VA This is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside leading patent professionals on complex, high-value matters in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Candidates will support a broad range of patent-related tasks, from Drafting and prosecution to client counseling and litigation support.

Qualifications & Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field in the mechanical arts
• Prior experience in patent prosecution is required
• USPTO registration number preferred
• Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to evaluate complex inventions and convey their value in written and oral form

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications
• Evaluate the technical merits of inventions and draft related opinions
• Support litigation and patentability analysis
• Counsel clients on IP strategy and portfolio development
• Collaborate with inventors and legal teams to define and protect IP assets

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to work with highly experienced IP professionals
• Supportive and team-oriented work culture

Salary: DOE

Reference: 147513