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    Mechanical Patent Associate

    US office options Intellectual PropertyFull time, hybrid Base salary $215,000 to $270,000 a year
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    Turn a mechanical engineering background into a patent practice covering inventions, prosecution and portfolio strategy.

    The role

    Prepare and prosecute US and international patent applications involving mechanical inventions. You will assess patentability, help clients decide how to protect their technology and manage portfolios as commercial priorities change. The role combines detailed technical analysis with drafting and communication, working with colleagues across a wider intellectual property practice.

    What you will need

    Around 4 to 6 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. A mechanical engineering degree, USPTO registration and a JD are required, together with admission in the relevant office jurisdiction. You should be able to explain complex inventions clearly and produce careful written analysis.

    What is on offer

    • A full time hybrid role, with location options discussed in confidence.
    • Advertised annual base salary is $215,000 to $270,000, depending on location and experience, plus bonus opportunities.
    • Existing US work authorisation is needed.
    • Connect Legal Partners is a Paraform recruiter.
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