Patent Agent (Mechanical or Related Field)

Fox Rothschild; New Jersey; On-site; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild is seeking a Patent Attorney in New Jersey. Responsibilities include all aspects of patent practice, preparing and prosecuting applications, and assisting matters before the USPTO. Candidates must have registration to practice before the USPTO and four to six years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. The estimated salary for this position ranges from $130,000 to $220,000, reflecting various factors like experience and education. The firm promotes equal employment opportunity for all employees.

Qualifications

• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required.
• Four to six years of patent drafting and prosecution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct research and lead inventor meetings.
• Assist on matters before the USPTO.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Oral advocacy skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Graduate degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include working in all aspects of the patent practice, preparing and prosecuting applications, conducting research, leading inventor meetings, patent strategy and in general assisting on matters and proceedings before the USPTO. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required, as part of the responsibilities also include personal interviews before USPTO examiners and appearances before the Board of Appeals.

Qualifications

• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required.
• Four to six years of patent drafting and prosecution experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required; graduate degree a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary ranges for this position apply to New York, Princeton, and Washington, DC. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $130,000 - $220,000.

The Firm provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, military or veteran’s status, medical condition, disability, individual genetic information, protected leave or any other factor protected under federal or state applicable laws.