Patent Attorney

Job Overview:
A rapidly growing intellectual property law firm is seeking a Patent Attorney with expertise in Electrical and Computer Science technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative firm that represents high-tech clients, including Fortune 100 companies, in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, aerospace, automotive systems, and power generation. The firm fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and direct client interaction.

Location:

• Greenville, South Carolina

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications related to electrical and computer science technologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and in-house client teams to develop and implement global IP strategies.
• Draft opinions of counsel to support patent protection and business strategies.
• Conduct due diligence investigations, including freedom-to-operate analyses and patent landscape evaluations.
• Provide strategic counseling through direct client interactions, advising on patent portfolios and IP protection strategies.
• Work with high-tech clients across various industries to secure patent protection and guide their IP development.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Must be a member of the U.S. Patent Bar.
• At least 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, ideally within electrical or computer science technologies.
• Strong understanding of patent law, particularly as it relates to high-tech industries.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Education, Certifications, and Skills:

• J.D. with admission to the U.S. Patent Bar
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution and drafting experience.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, quantum computing, or other advanced technologies is a plus.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Direct engagement with leading high-technology clients, including Fortune 100 companies.
• Opportunities for travel and in-person client meetings.
• Professional training programs tailored to enhance individual skill sets.
• Leadership and professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program.
• Regular social gatherings and team-building events to foster relationships and support charitable causes.
• Emphasis on work/life balance with flexible scheduling options.
• 401(k) plan with profit-sharing.
• Employer-paid medical benefits (100% coverage for the employee).
• Opportunities for client secondments.

With its corporate law office located in South Carolina, this accomplished boutique firm specializes in all aspects of intellectual property law. With almost three decades of IP law expertise, the firm concentrates on complex patent prosecution, litigation-dispute resolution, and intellectual property counseling. It is comprised of a sizable group of seasoned attorneys and a technically savvy support staff.