Patent Agent

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent for its Charlotte, NC office. This role involves handling patent prosecution matters, drafting applications, and responding to office actions. The position offers a chance to significantly contribute to the legal team while managing diverse responsibilities.

Duties

• Draft new patent applications, including meeting with inventors to identify innovations.
• Draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Identify and analyze complex patent applications and related issues.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and agency personnel.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering; electrical engineering preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications, integrated circuits, or related technologies.
• Registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Superior investigative and problem resolution skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse groups.
• Technical and analytical skills for complex patent analysis.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering.

Certifications

• Registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Investigative and problem resolution skills.
• Organizational and detail-oriented abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical and analytical proficiency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Group term life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services.
• Paid time off.
• Free wellness and mental health services.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306