Patent Agent/Patent Attorney

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC•Pittsburgh, PA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 14 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Patent Associate for our Pittsburgh, PA office. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as well as coordinating patent prosecution in foreign jurisdictions. Candidates should have experience conducting inventor interviews, drafting patent applications, responding to Office Actions, and advising clients on patent strategy and intellectual property protection. The successful candidate will be able to independently manage a variety of patent matters while collaborating effectively with inventors, in-house counsel, and client teams. Strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and written communication skills are essential.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
USPTO registration required
Degree in electrical engineering strongly preferred
Candidates with degrees in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related fields will also be considered
Candidates with a Mechanical Engineering background should have substantial experience involving electrical technologies
Exceptional writing, analytical, and technical communication skills
Demonstrated experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO
Demonstrated ability and desire to independently manage a variety of active patent matters while collaborating effectively with clients and colleagues

Nice To Haves

five (5)+ years preferred experience
Experience conducting inventor interviews, responding to Office Actions, and managing patent portfolios preferred
Prior law firm experience preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Coordinating patent prosecution in foreign jurisdictions
Conducting inventor interviews
Drafting patent applications
Responding to Office Actions
Advising clients on patent strategy and intellectual property protection
Independently manage a variety of patent matters
Collaborating effectively with inventors, in-house counsel, and client teams