Direct Counsel ยท 3 weeks ago
Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$175K/yr - $255K/yr
1+ years expDirect Counsel is seeking a Patent Associate Attorney to join a well-established, national law firm with a robust and growing Intellectual Property practice. This role is ideal for a junior-level associate with a strong engineering background who is interested in patent prosecution work across a range of mechanical, chemical, and materials-based technologies.
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Responsibilities
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
Work closely with clients on patent strategy and portfolio development
Conduct invention disclosure interviews and collaborate with inventors
Handle patent matters involving mechanical technologies, with the ability to support chemical or materials science applications as needed
Collaborate with attorneys, agents, and technical specialists in a team-oriented environment
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of experience with patent prosecution as an attorney or patent agent
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Demonstrated experience working with mechanical technologies
Ability to support chemical or materials science patent work when needed
Strong academic credentials
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Admission to the USPTO and a U.S. state bar (or eligibility to waive in)
Preferred
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including bonuses
Health and disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Company
Direct Counsel
Direct Counsel is a recruiting agency that offers staffing services for the law, engineering, and accounting sectors.
2-10 employees
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