Patent Agent with Aerospace Background

Venable LLP • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $160k - $180k / year • 4d ago

Venable LLP’s Patent Prosecution and Counseling group seeks a patent agent with an aerospace engineering background and experience with engine technology to join the group working exclusively on technology prosecution matters in the Washington, D.C. or New York office.

The qualified candidate is a registered patent agent with examining experience at the U.S. PTO or patent drafting experience in a law firm setting. The ideal candidate is seeking an opportunity to use their deep technical knowledge to work exclusively on patent prosecution and holds undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering. Strong preference for previous experience as a patent examiner. Industry experience is a plus. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and sharp analytical ability. All submissions must include a brief cover letter indicating office of interest, and undergraduate, and graduate school transcripts as applicable.

With a deep bench of former patent examiners and attorneys with industry experience and advanced technical degrees, Venable is one of the nation’s leading patent law firms. Our patent prosecution work is reinforced by a strong corps of patent strategists and patent litigators skilled at advising clients on maximizing the value of their intellectual property portfolios.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com.

The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000 per year, depending upon patent agent qualifications.

Venable LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected Veteran status and any other protected basis under applicable law.

Contact:

Victoria Sievers
Senior Manager of Associate Recruiting
VKSievers@Venable.com