Intellectual Property Patent Agent (Med. Device/EE/BmE/CS/ME) - New York
Office: New York
Steptoe LLP seeks a Patent Agent to join the Intellectual Property ("IP") group in our New York office. Duties include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing patent landscape and freedom-to-operate analysis, and conducting IP due diligence.
Candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or biomedical engineering, along with a strong background in computer science/software. Two or more years of experience and strong academic credentials are preferred.
Candidates must possess strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills. We are looking for candidates who can and want to assume immediate responsibility and who are willing to work as an integral part of a high-performing and collaborative team. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that provides training and mentorship.
Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or the ability to become registered is also required for all candidates. For consideration, please submit your cover letter, resume, undergraduate, graduate transcripts, and a writing sample.
The anticipated salary range is $135,000 to $200,000. The actual base salary offered will depend upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.
Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off, and a robust Wellness Program.
Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.
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