Patent Agent/Patent Prosecution Associate with Engineering Background

Venable LLP's Patent Prosecution and Counseling group seeks a patent agent or junior associate with a broad engineering background, including mechanical, electrical, nuclear, materials science, bio-medical or related technologies, to join the group in the Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of patent prosecution experience, either at the USPTO or in a law firm setting. Associate candidates should have a minimum of three years of legal practice experience, including substantive patent prosecution work. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, materials engineering, or biomedical engineering and is comfortable working across a range of mechanical and electrical technologies. Experience with thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, or energy systems is particularly valued. Strong preference is given to candidates with prior experience as a patent examiner and USPTO registration, including demonstrated experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, responding to Office Actions, and engaging directly with examiners. Industry experience is a plus. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and sharp analytical ability. All submissions must include a brief cover letter indicating office of interest, along with undergraduate, graduate, and law school transcripts as applicable. Associate candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to and in good standing with the relevant bar. With a deep bench of former patent examiners and attorneys with industry experience and advanced technical degrees, Venable is one of the nation's leading patent law firms. Our patent prosecution work is reinforced by a strong team of patent strategists and litigators skilled at advising clients on maximizing the value of their intellectual property portfolios. The anticipated base salary for the patent agent position is $80,000 - $130,000 per year. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance. The salary range for associate positions is $215,000 to $355,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance. Venable LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. To view our inclusion and opportunity policy, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Venable LLP