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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Patent Prosecution Engineering Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528

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Patent Prosecution Engineering Associate

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Engineering Associate to join our firm and nationally ranked Intellectual Property Department. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. A degree and background in mechanical engineering is required.

Responsibilities

Drafting and prosecuting patent applications Contributing to patent portfolio management Preparing patent opinion letters Advising on non-infringement and invalidity issues Conducting patent due diligence for corporate transactions and M&A matters

Qualifications

1–3 years of patent prosecution experience Strong background in drafting and prosecuting patent applications Mechanical engineering degree required Registered and in good standing with the USPTO Admitted to practice in IN, IL, MI, or GA or eligible for admission to the state bar

Preferred Experience

Managing patent portfolios Preparing patent opinion letters Advising on non-infringement and invalidity issues Conducting patent due diligence for corporate transactions and M&A matters

About the Firm

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices nationwide. Our Intellectual Property department is Chambers Ranked and our patent practice is recognized for its inclusive, collegial, and supportive environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career advancement.

Hiring Notes

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. No third party may be entitled to compensation for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position unless, prior to the posting of this position, such party has entered into a recruiting agreement with Barnes & Thornburg LLP applicable to this position expressly providing for such a fee.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in principle and policy. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. The firm complies fully with all federal, state, and local EEO laws.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Law Practice

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