Cooley LLP
Patent Agent/Advisor (Electrical/Mechanical)
Cooley LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with substantive industry experience, at least one year of law firm experience and a degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering (or a related field) to join our busy patent counseling & prosecution practice. Duties include but are not limited to: conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses; analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation; and draft patent applications and responses to office actions. Must have superb technical, written and verbal communication skills in English. Broad scientific knowledge in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering is required and an advanced degree is a plus. Individual must possess initiative, be a fast learner, and work well with others. Must be a registered US patent agent, or be eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. Law school tuition assistance available to patent agent candidates. EOE. Benefits and Compensation
The expected annual pay range for this position is $125,000 - $205,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources. Qualifications
At least one year of law firm experience and a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering (or related field). Broad scientific knowledge in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. Advanced degree is a plus. Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English. Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others. Must be a registered US patent agent, or be eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Legal Industries
Law Practice Chicago, IL
– This posting is for a position in our patent counseling & prosecution practice.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with substantive industry experience, at least one year of law firm experience and a degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering (or a related field) to join our busy patent counseling & prosecution practice. Duties include but are not limited to: conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses; analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation; and draft patent applications and responses to office actions. Must have superb technical, written and verbal communication skills in English. Broad scientific knowledge in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering is required and an advanced degree is a plus. Individual must possess initiative, be a fast learner, and work well with others. Must be a registered US patent agent, or be eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. Law school tuition assistance available to patent agent candidates. EOE. Benefits and Compensation
The expected annual pay range for this position is $125,000 - $205,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources. Qualifications
At least one year of law firm experience and a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering (or related field). Broad scientific knowledge in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. Advanced degree is a plus. Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English. Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others. Must be a registered US patent agent, or be eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Legal Industries
Law Practice Chicago, IL
– This posting is for a position in our patent counseling & prosecution practice.
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