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Posted Apr 16, 2026

PATENT AGENT

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McCarter & English is seeking a Patent Agent for any of our Office locations. Candidates must have 1 to 4 years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in electrical engineering. There is a preference for engineering work experience as an electrical engineer. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume, cover letter and a writing sample to Christine Lydon at [email protected]. The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 annually, depending on with experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. www.mccarter.com Other Compensation: • Eligibility for discretionary bonus. Benefits (if FTE requirements met): • Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits. • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution. • Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage. • Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions. • Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave) Additional Benefits: • Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program • Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program • Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan • Employee discounts through Working Advantage McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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