Associate Patent Attorney

Role + Responsibilities

• Drafting, preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications.
• Working to resolve any questions or objections of USPTO patent examiners regarding applications.
• Identifying primary incentive concepts from discussions with inventors.
• Advising internal R&D departments in patent matters, including monitoring activities of competitors.
• Ensuring any new technical development is free from third parties' rights.
• Research and determine proper USPTO procedures for addressing prosecution matters.

Qualification + Profile

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• 4-year degree in a hard science, including physics, chemistry, computer science or mathematics or in an engineering discipline, including electrical or computer
  • Graduate degree preferred
• 1-2 years' experience in drafting U.S. patent applications and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO
• Technical experience in at least one of:
  • Hardware engineering of optics, fiber optics, laser diodes, electronics; and
  • Data science and analysis, such as statistical modeling, simulation, mathematical morphology in image and data analysis, and related software architecture
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Strong and demonstrated technical writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn new subject matter in a self-directed manner

Benefits + Perks

• The security of working for an international family-owned company
• Tuition reimbursement and a wide range of development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Paid caregiver and parental leaves
• Life insurance and 401(k) savings with company match
• Full-service cafe, fitness center, and health clinic (in Greenwood, IN)

Endress+Hauser provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.