Summary:

A patent agent prepares and prosecutes patent applications directed to clients’ inventions. Our clients operate in a variety of technical fields, including software, business methods, mechanical, electro-mechanical, industrial, chemical, and biochemical fields. The patent agent works closely on large and small client service teams to provide business-oriented client patent procurement services. A candidate should be patent barred and have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering with experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO. Candidates with a Master of Science or PhD are preferred.

FLSA Status:

Salaried-Exempt

Job Classification:

Reports and is responsible to the Intellectual Property Service Line Leader and all partners within the department.

Essential Duties:

· Prepare, draft and supervise filing of United States patent applications. Work closely with firm patent attorneys and various client contacts.

· Prepare, draft and supervise associate counsel filing of non-US patent applications.

· Prosecute US and non-US patent applications to issuance by regularly conducting USPTO Examiner interviews to expedite patent application prosecution and preparation of substantive Office Action responses.

· Understand differing client patent procurement goals and modify style of prosecution according to client goals.

· In some cases, evaluate the patentability of inventions and counsel clients regarding the same.

· Perform research and analysis, and provide guidance on a variety of patent and IP-related issues.

The above listing is by no means exhaustive, however, it does give a basic outline of the type of work which a patent agent will be asked to perform.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Registered to practice before the USPTO as a patent agent.
• EE/CpE/CpSci/ME/ChE/Chem/Life Sciences required.
• Should have 2-5+ years’ experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO with demonstrable success achieving issuances.
• Experience conducting USPTO examiner interviews.
• Experience preparing and prosecuting software and business method patent applications.
• Superior research skills, including the use of online services, databases and the Internet.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Project and case management skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting position static for up to one-half hour at a time.
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Sitting frequently, six out of eight hours per day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28280: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• registration to practice before the USPTO (Required)

Work Location: One location

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