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April 17, 2026

Patent Agent/Technical Advisor (Medtech)

Intellectual PropertyPatent Prosecution
Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

Chicago

Patent Agent/Technical Advisor (Medtech)

Cooley LLP
Cooley LLPChicago

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

PQE

1+ years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$125,000 - $228,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • This is a Patent Agent position focusing on patent counseling and prosecution.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting prior art searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
  • You will analyze patent and scientific documents to assist attorneys with patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation matters.
  • The role also involves drafting patent applications and preparing responses to office actions.
  • A degree in material, chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering (or a related field) is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
  • Candidates must have substantive industry experience, specifically within chemical engineering or material science, complemented by broad scientific knowledge in mechanical and/or biomedical engineering.
  • You must be a registered US Patent Agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and meet all registration requirements.
  • Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English are essential for this role.
  • The annual salary range for this position is $125,000 - $228,000, which will vary based on geographic location, experience, and skillset.
  • Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; firm-paid life insurance and disability; 4 weeks of vacation; 2 weeks of sick time; and 10 paid holidays.
  • The firm also offers generous parental leave, fertility benefits, and law school tuition assistance for patent agent candidates.

Last updated: June 2, 2026

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