Patent Engineer: Protecting Cutting-Edge Tech

Hanley Flight & Zimmerman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Hybrid work

Job summary

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is seeking a Patent Engineer in Chicago to work with inventors on cutting-edge technologies and help protect ideas that move industries forward.

The role leverages an electrical or computer engineering background; no prior legal experience required as HFZ provides training. You will prepare patent applications, develop prosecution strategies, and support technology-focused client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Electrical or computer engineering undergraduate degree.
• Minimum 3.3 GPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Interest in learning patent law and working with advanced technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patent applications and drafting prosecution arguments.
• Develop prosecution strategies and support IP portfolio decisions for technology-focused clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Electrical or Computer Engineering degree

Job description

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is seeking a Patent Engineer in Chicago to work with inventors on cutting-edge technologies and help protect ideas that move industries forward.

The role leverages an electrical or computer engineering background; no prior legal experience required as HFZ provides training. You will prepare patent applications, develop prosecution strategies, and support technology-focused client portfolios.