Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Patent Agent - Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Patent Agent – Electro-Mechanical Engineering — Location: Chicago, IL — Barnes & Thornburg LLP (Patent Agent) Responsibilities
Prepare and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications Conduct prior art searches and provide technical analysis Work closely with inventors and attorneys to evaluate patentability Communicate effectively with clients and patent offices Requirements
Familiarity with U.S. patent law and filing procedures Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering Handle export-controlled information which requires being a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. residency Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Master’s degree or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field Will also consider candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and significant industry experience in electro-mechanical systems Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $90,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience). Performance-based bonus eligible. Barnes & Thornburg currently offers a comprehensive benefit package, including health and life insurance, 401k/Roth, and paid time off. About The Firm
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices. The firm has an exceptional reputation for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere with a well-defined and transparent path for professional growth. We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will 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, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Law Practice
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Patent Agent – Electro-Mechanical Engineering — Location: Chicago, IL — Barnes & Thornburg LLP (Patent Agent) Responsibilities
Prepare and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications Conduct prior art searches and provide technical analysis Work closely with inventors and attorneys to evaluate patentability Communicate effectively with clients and patent offices Requirements
Familiarity with U.S. patent law and filing procedures Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering Handle export-controlled information which requires being a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. residency Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Master’s degree or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field Will also consider candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and significant industry experience in electro-mechanical systems Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $90,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience). Performance-based bonus eligible. Barnes & Thornburg currently offers a comprehensive benefit package, including health and life insurance, 401k/Roth, and paid time off. About The Firm
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices. The firm has an exceptional reputation for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere with a well-defined and transparent path for professional growth. We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will 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, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Law Practice
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