Patent Prosecution Associate – Mechanical

Our Detroit Metro office has an immediate opening for a patent associate attorney. This position offers an opportunity to develop a varied and interesting practice preparing and prosecuting patent applications on a range of commercially significant technologies for large- and medium-sized clients from diverse industries, including automotive systems, batteries and chargers, fasteners, food processing, furniture, heavy equipment, household products, HVAC, industrial-process handling, medical devices, optics, packaging, power tools, powertrain, process equipment, pumps, valves, refrigeration, sporting equipment, textiles, and turf-care products. Opportunities exist for additional responsibilities and to develop additional skills, including formulating patent strategies, conducting patentability and freedom-to-practice studies, preparing opinion letters, conducting due diligence, and negotiating technology agreements.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Three to six years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• An undergraduate degree and/or technical experience in mechanical engineering arts (an advanced degree is preferred, but not required).
• State bar and United States Patent and Trademark Office registration.
• Familiarity with U.S. patent laws.

Please submit your resume and school transcripts in confidence to [email protected].