Patent Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Patent Attorney specializing in biotech, electrical, and mechanical areas. The ideal candidate should be registered before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, possess a portable business, and demonstrate a proven success in patent law.

Duties:

• Conduct thorough patent searches and analyze prior art to determine patentability.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the biotech, electrical, and mechanical fields.
• Provide legal counsel on intellectual property matters, including patent infringement and validity opinions.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and clients to understand and articulate the technical aspects of inventions.
• Conduct due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions involving intellectual property.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar and registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Experience practicing patent law in biotech, electrical, and mechanical areas.
• Proven track record of successfully managing a diverse patent portfolio.
• Strong understanding of patent laws, regulations, and industry practices.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar.
• Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with inventors, clients, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Thorough understanding of biotech, electrical, and mechanical technologies.

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

This firm is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and offers its services in the following areas: patents, copyrights, IP litigation, trademark, licensing, and IP transactional services. This firm has been practicing for over 20 years and represents clients in intellectual property in a wide range of technologies, including biological, chemical, electronic, mechanical, solid-state, and information technologies. This firm strives to provide its clients with the highest quality legal services and always makes the client its top priority.