Patent Prosecutor (Mechanical Engineer)

The Agency Recruiting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Minneapolis is seeking a talented Patent Prosecutor. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical Engineering and experience in patent prosecution. Responsibilities include preparing patent applications and advising clients on IP strategy. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a thorough understanding of intellectual property law.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience in patent prosecution in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and prior art searches.
• Advise clients on IP strategy.

Skills

Understanding of intellectual property law

Technical understanding of mechanical systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and prioritization skills

Attention to detail

Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering

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.