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Patent Prosecution Attorney – Electrical Engineering Focus | Chicago, IL- 389362
BCG Attorney Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Patent Prosecution Attorney – Electrical Engineering Focus | Chicago, IL
Join a leading IP group handling high-tech patent prosecution matters across the U.S. Ideal for attorneys with 1–5 years’ experience in electrical engineering patent work. Growth-focused firm with a collaborative, low-burnout culture. This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. A nationally recognized law firm with strong roots in the Midwest is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join its expanding Intellectual Property team. With multiple offices and a strong reputation in the electronics and high-tech sectors, this opportunity offers early client access, extensive mentoring, and the chance to work closely with powerhouse companies. Key Responsibilities
Manage U.S. patent prosecution matters for a range of clients in the electronics and tech sectors Collaborate with attorneys and technical specialists to develop customized patent strategies Conduct patentability, infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses Draft, revise, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO Work closely with inventors and in-house counsel at Fortune 500 companies Qualifications
1–5 years of experience in patent prosecution Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (required) J.D. from an accredited law school Admission to a state bar and preferred admittance to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Strong analytical and legal writing skills Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment This large firm operates its satellite offices with the intimacy of a boutique, promoting genuine work-life balance without sacrificing sophistication. Attorneys benefit from a clear partnership path (typically 7–8 years), excellent mentorship, and meaningful case responsibility. The base pay range for this position is $190,000.00/yr - $265,000.00/yr.
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Join a leading IP group handling high-tech patent prosecution matters across the U.S. Ideal for attorneys with 1–5 years’ experience in electrical engineering patent work. Growth-focused firm with a collaborative, low-burnout culture. This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. A nationally recognized law firm with strong roots in the Midwest is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join its expanding Intellectual Property team. With multiple offices and a strong reputation in the electronics and high-tech sectors, this opportunity offers early client access, extensive mentoring, and the chance to work closely with powerhouse companies. Key Responsibilities
Manage U.S. patent prosecution matters for a range of clients in the electronics and tech sectors Collaborate with attorneys and technical specialists to develop customized patent strategies Conduct patentability, infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses Draft, revise, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO Work closely with inventors and in-house counsel at Fortune 500 companies Qualifications
1–5 years of experience in patent prosecution Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (required) J.D. from an accredited law school Admission to a state bar and preferred admittance to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Strong analytical and legal writing skills Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment This large firm operates its satellite offices with the intimacy of a boutique, promoting genuine work-life balance without sacrificing sophistication. Attorneys benefit from a clear partnership path (typically 7–8 years), excellent mentorship, and meaningful case responsibility. The base pay range for this position is $190,000.00/yr - $265,000.00/yr.
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