Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate/Patent Agent (Mechanical Engineering)
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate/Patent Agent - Mechanical Engineering - Houston
Direct Counsel seeks an Associate or Patent Agent to join the Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group on the Mechanical Team in Houston, Texas for an Amlaw 100 firm.
Qualifications:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
Direct Counsel seeks an Associate or Patent Agent to join the Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group on the Mechanical Team in Houston, Texas for an Amlaw 100 firm.
Qualifications:
- Education: Mechanical Engineering degree required (advanced degrees and/or prior work experience strongly preferred).
- Experience:
- Associates: Minimum 4+ years of intellectual property experience, including drafting and patent prosecution.
- Patent Agents: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Technical Expertise: Familiarity with machinery, mechanical, and/or electro-mechanical systems is required. IP transactional experience is a plus.
- Licensing:
- Associates must be licensed to practice law in Texas or have the ability to obtain licensure as soon as possible.
- All candidates must be registered with the USPTO.
- Skills: Outstanding written and oral communication, excellent academic credentials, and strong organizational and analytical abilities.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.