Patent Agent

A law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join their team in Charlotte, NC. This individual will collaborate with attorneys and clients across various industries, focusing on the medical device industry. Responsibilities include:

• Utilizing patent prosecution experience to build and manage U.S. and international patent portfolios.
• Working closely with team attorneys to identify solutions and opportunities for clients with diverse needs.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Conducting due diligence investigations and performing freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing patent preparation and prosecution.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or related fields preferred.
• Engineering and/or computer science degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.

Education and Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree in engineering.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.

Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or related fields.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Proficiency in patent drafting and prosecution.

Job Overview: The Patent Agent will play a crucial role in assisting attorneys and clients in building and managing patent portfolios, with a focus on the medical device industry. They will utilize their expertise in patent prosecution to provide innovative solutions and opportunities for clients while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and requirements.

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.