Patent Agent

Job Title: Patent Agent

Job Overview:

A prestigious law firm in Charlotte, NC is looking to hire a highly skilled Patent Agent with a background in engineering or computer science. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team of attorneys and clients within the medical device industry. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, particularly in fields such as mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or related areas.

Duties:

• Assist attorneys in building and managing U.S. and international patent portfolios.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and patent landscape analyses.
• Provide freedom-to-operate analysis and patent strategy advice.
• Collaborate with clients and attorneys to develop solutions tailored to diverse needs.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and technical requirements related to patent law.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Preferred registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Certifications:

• Registration to practice before the USPTO (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Experience working with patent portfolios in the medical device sector (preferred).

Job Location:

• Charlotte, NC

This Vault ranked firm promotes high level work, commitment to pro bono work, and great colleagues and clients. The firm provides creative solutions to complex legal and business problems while offering value-added service to its clients. Amongst its hallmarks are flexibility, practical business sense, and tireless advocacy. The firm is large enough to ensure promptness of service, yet personal enough to maintain the established reputation for individual attention. The firm values relationships, collaboration, thinking ahead, leadership within the profession, and helping those in need through pro bono and community service.