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Patent Agent (Mechanical or Related Field)

Fox Rothschild
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Responsibilities

Responsibilities include working in all aspects of the patent practice, preparing and prosecuting applications, conducting research, leading inventor meetings, patent strategy and in general assisting on matters and proceedings before the USPTO. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required, as part of the responsibilities also include personal interviews before USPTO examiners and appearances before the Board of Appeals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required; graduate degree a plus.

  • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required.
  • Four to six years of patent drafting and prosecution experience preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary ranges for this position apply to New York, Princeton, and Washington, DC. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $130,000 - $220,000.

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com)

Fox Rothschild LLP is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $130,000 - $220,000

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