This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11563958 Arnold & Porter isseeking an Engineering Patent Agent for the Intellectual Propertypractice group. This position may be located in the following offices:Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco,Silicon Valley, or Washington DC. The Patent Agent works with PatentAttorneys to secure patents by preparing, filing, and prosecutingapplications involving new inventions with the U.S. Patent & Trademarkoffice.

　　Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

　　Evaluating the patentability of innovations and invention disclosures.

　　Preparing, drafting, and filing patent applications.

　　Drafting responses to domestic and foreign Office Actions.

　　Performing research and analysis and providing guidance on a variety ofpatent and Intellectual Property related issues.

　　Performing prior art database searches for patentability and freedom tooperate analyses.

　　Preparing draft amendments to patent claims, specifications, andabstracts.

　　Assisting patent attorneys with the global prosecution of complex patentfamilies.

　　Qualifications:

　　A minimum of two years of experience in both drafting original patentapplications and prosecuting pending applications in the electrical andmechanical arts.

　　A degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computerscience, or equivalent technical experience. Advanced degree preferred.

　　Candidates currently licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent andTrademark Office as an agent are strongly preferred but considerationwill be made to candidates with extensive experience who are planning totake the Patent Bar.

　　Familiarity with Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) practice is preferred.

　　Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suiteand/or related software.

　　Excellent academic credentials and references.

　　Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

　　Strong problem-solving skills.

　　Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively and handle a varietyof tasks simultaneously.

　　Excellent organization and communications skills, both oral and written.

　　Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a strongattention to detail.

　　The anticipated base salary for this position is \$120,000 to \$180,000.The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors,including without limitation, the qualifications of the individualapplicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level ofeducation attained, certifications or other professional licenses held,and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or fromwhich they will be performing the job.

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