Patent Attorney - Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Established in 1995, Mueting Raasch Group (MRG) is a dynamic intellectual property law firm dedicated to helping innovators protect their ideas. We are hiring a Patent Attorney – Mechanical Engineering to join our team.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and prior art searches.
• Conduct patentability, validity, and infringement analyses and develop associated legal opinions.
• Advise clients on IP strategy, including patent portfolio development and risk assessment.
• Work collaboratively with inventors, engineers, and other legal team members to understand technical innovations and translate them into strong patent applications.
• Independently manage a sophisticated patent docket.
• Perform other client and administrative duties.

Requirements :

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary. The salary range reflects various factors considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, education, licensure and / or certifications, and other job-related factors. A reasonable estimate for someone hired into this position is $120,000 to $200,000.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (employer-paid for employees only), dental, vision, life / AD&D, and STD and LTD disability insurance, a health reimbursement account, a health savings account (employer contributions), pet insurance, and a 401k / profit-sharing retirement package. We also provide Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, firm-issued equipment, a stipend for the home office, a hybrid working environment (some in-office required), in-office incentives offered such as monthly lunches and other incentives, and discretionary bonuses, and a free on-site gym. Additionally, we offer professional development and continuing legal education assistance. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations.

Mueting Raasch Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.