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Patent Associate, Multiple US Locations · AmLaw 100 Firm

Private practiceIntellectual Property and Technologyjunior-associateDenver, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C.

Junior patent associate role at an AmLaw 100 firm with recognized intellectual property leadership. The position centers on patent prosecution for mechanical and chemical engineering technologies, with flexible options across multiple office locations.

The work:

  • Patent application drafting and prosecution before the USPTO
  • Technical analysis of mechanical systems and designs
  • Chemical and materials science patent development
  • Patent strategy and client counseling
  • Technology evaluation and landscape analysis

What they're looking for:

  • 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience (agent or attorney)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (advanced degree a plus)
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical technologies
  • Capability to manage chemical and materials science patents
  • Strong academic record
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • USPTO registration and state bar admission (or wave-in eligibility required)

The firm emphasizes collaboration and offers flexible arrangements including three days per-week in-office presence. Competitive compensation with bonus structure and comprehensive benefits.

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