Patent Prosecution & Litigation Patent Agent (Mechanical Engineering) - Atlanta

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a highly motivated Patent Agent to join its Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group on the Mechanical Engineering Team in Atlanta, Georgia .

Key Responsibilities :

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in the mechanical arts
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and due diligence analyses
• Assist with patent litigation and post-grant proceedings
• Collaborate with attorneys, inventors, and clients to develop and implement effective patent strategies

Required Qualifications :

• 3+ years of patent prosecution experience , including application drafting
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• USPTO registration
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with other forms of intellectual property (e.g., trademarks, copyrights, licensing)
• International patent prosecution experience
• IP litigation support experience

Compensation :

The national average salary range for this Patent Agent role is $99,600 - $145,800 . Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized IP team and contribute to high-caliber matters in a supportive and collaborative environment. Remote flexibility may be considered for qualified candidates.