U.S. PATENT ATTORNEY NEEDED – UTILITY PATENT (CONSUMER HARDWARE / MECHANICAL SYSTEMS)
ENGAGEMENT TYPE
One-time project with potential for ongoing work
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Expert
LOCATION
United States only (USPTO registration required)
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced U.S.-licensed Patent Attorney to assist with drafting and filing a U.S. provisional utility patent application for a confidential consumer hardware product currently under development.
This is a well-defined project with inventor-prepared technical materials already available. Full invention details will be shared after execution of a mutual NDA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review confidential invention disclosure materials (provided under NDA)
• Advise on patentability and claim strategy
• Draft and file a U.S. provisional utility patent application
• Structure claims to support later non-provisional filing
• Provide guidance on next IP steps (non-provisional, design patent, etc.)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• U.S.-licensed Patent Attorney with active USPTO registration
• Demonstrated experience drafting utility patents
• Background in mechanical systems, consumer hardware, or electromechanical devices
• Strong written communication and claim-drafting skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with portable or foldable consumer products
• Prior work with startups or early-stage product development
• Willingness to propose a flat-fee structure
DELIVERABLES
• USPTO-filed provisional utility patent application
• Claim strategy recommendations
• Summary of recommended next steps
BUDGET
Open to market-rate proposals (flat-fee preferred)
HOW TO APPLY
Please include:
1. Confirmation of U.S. patent attorney status and USPTO registration
2. Brief summary of relevant patent prosecution experience
3. Typical fee range for a provisional utility patent
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