Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Charlotte, NC, is currently seeking a skilled and qualified Patent Agent with a strong background in chemistry or chemical engineering. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in intellectual property, including drafting and patent prosecution, and be a member of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Duties:

• Conducting patent searches and analysis to determine patentability.
• Drafting high-quality patent applications in the field of chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Managing patent prosecution matters before the USPTO.
• Collaborating with inventors and attorneys to gather necessary information for patent applications.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
• Membership in the USPTO.
• Strong background in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering (Advanced degrees are strongly preferred).

Certifications:

• Membership in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Proficient in conducting patent searches and analysis.
• Ability to draft high-quality patent applications.
• Experience in managing patent prosecution matters.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

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.