Patent Prosecution Engineering Associate

Patent Prosecution Engineering Associate Patent Prosecution Engineering Associate Location: Indianapolis, IN Firm: Barnes & Thornburg LLP Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Engineering Associate to join our firm and highly regarded, nationally ranked Intellectual Property Department. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. A degree and background in mechanical engineering is required. Candidate Qualifications: 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience required Strong background in drafting and prosecuting patent applications Mechanical engineering degree required Registered and in good standing with the USPTO Admitted to practice in Indiana or eligible for admission to the state bar Preferred Experience: Managing patent portfolios Preparing patent opinion letters Advising on non-infringement and invalidity issues Conducting patent due diligence for corporate transactions and M&A matters About the Firm: Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices nationwide. Our Intellectual Property department is Chambers Ranked and our patent practice is recognized for its inclusive, collegial, and supportive environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career advancement. We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. No third party may become entitled to compensation for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position unless, prior to the posting of this position, such party has entered into a recruiting agreement with Barnes & Thornburg LLP applicable to this position expressly providing for such a fee. Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran?s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution