Patent Prosecution And Litigation Agent

Job Title: Patent Prosecution and Litigation Agent

Job Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Job Overview: A law firm located in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a skilled and experienced Patent Prosecution and Litigation Agent to join their growing team. This position focuses on the intersection of Electrical Engineering and Software, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge patent cases in the technology and communications sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a proven track record in patent prosecution and litigation.

Duties:

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications, including claims drafting, responses to office actions, and overall patent portfolio management.
• Handling patent litigation matters, including infringement analysis, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Advising clients on patent strategy, patentability assessments, and patent-related transactions.
• Collaborating with inventors and legal teams to prepare high-quality patent filings and litigation strategies.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and changes in patent laws, particularly in the fields of electrical engineering, software, and wireless networks.

Requirements:

• Experience in intellectual property law with a focus on patent prosecution and litigation.
• A background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar technical field is essential.
• Design engineering experience, especially with chip companies, is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with networking, software, and wireless technologies (3G/4G/5G) is highly preferred.
• Must be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must, along with a strong analytical mindset and organizational capabilities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Certifications:

• USPTO Admission (Required).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of patent prosecution and litigation processes.
• Proficiency in drafting patent claims and responding to office actions.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical engineering, software, and wireless communication technologies.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational and analytical problem-solving abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off (PDO) and vacation days.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.