Employment Opportunities

Positions for patent professionals with a background in electrical or computer engineering.

Open positions

We prepare and prosecute patent applications for international high-tech clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Send a cover letter and resume to careers@epiplaw.com, unless the posting gives other instructions.

Eschweiler & Potashnik LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Patent Attorney

Eschweiler & Potashnik LLC is seeking a patent attorney with a background in electrical or computer engineering for full-time employment. The patent attorney will prepare and prosecute patent applications for international high-tech clients. The position involves many aspects of patent law, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Industry experience, an advanced technical degree, or both is a plus.

Apply: careers@epiplaw.com

Patent Agent

Eschweiler & Potashnik LLC (Cleveland, OH) seeking a Registered Patent Agent to assist a licensed patent attorney in assessing whether electrical engineering related inventions are new and innovative and therefore eligible to be patented. Will utilize research and analytical knowledge and experiences in the disciplines of electrical engineering, patent law and language, and assist in leading individual inventors or companies through the required process to obtain a patent and to evaluate whether activities might be infringing a valid patent. Requires Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, (or related field; foreign degree equivalency accepted) and authorization or limited recognition to practice matters before USPTO and registration or limited recognition to practice matters before the USPTO. Send cover letter and resume to Eschweiler & Potashnik LLC, Attn: David Potashnik, Esq., 195 S. Main St., Suite 400, Akron, Ohio 44308.

Patent Engineer

Eschweiler & Potashnik LLC is seeking a patent engineer with a background in electrical or computer engineering for full-time employment. Under the guidance of a registered patent practitioner, the patent engineer will prepare and prosecute patent applications for international high-tech clients. The position involves many aspects of patent law, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This is an entry-level position; no previous patent or legal experience is necessary. Excellent writing and communication skills and a strong desire to learn are required. Industry experience, an advanced technical degree, or both is a plus.

Apply: careers@epiplaw.com