Patent Agent/PatentAssociate

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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications; five (5)+ years preferred;
• 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;
• Experience conducting inventor interviews, responding to Office Actions, and managing patent portfolios preferred;
• Prior law firm experience preferred;
• Demonstrated ability and desire to independently manage a variety of active patent matters while collaborating effectively with clients and colleagues.

Benefits:

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.