Patent Agent - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Boston, MA 02111
About the Job
Nelson Mullins, an Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a Patent Agent with an engineering degree and/or computer science degree with at least two years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution to work with attorneys in our Intellectual Property group. This is a hybrid office/remote position for the Charlotte, Minneapolis, or Boston office, with an aim for being in the office 1-2 days a week.
A Day in the Life:As a Patent Agent, you will collaborate with attorneys and clients in a wide range of industries, including the medical device and marine industries. Technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or a related field is preferred. You will utilize your patent prosecution experience to build and manage U.S. and international patent portfolios, work closely with team attorneys to find solutions and opportunities for clients with diverse needs, draft and prosecute patent applications, conduct due diligence investigations, and perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses.
We Know You:You have at least two years of experience practicing patent preparation and prosecution, an undergraduate degree in engineering, strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and registration to practice before the USPTO. Technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or a related field is preferred.
All candidates are asked to submit the following application materials:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Copy of undergraduate transcript
Who We Are:
With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals, and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.