Patent Agent

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a skilled Patent Agent to work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge technologies to procure patent protection and build intellectual property (IP) portfolios. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent prosecution, project management, and client interaction. This role requires expertise in drafting and filing patent applications, supporting due diligence, and providing strategic advice on patent matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with clients to procure patent protection for innovative technologies and build comprehensive IP portfolios.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications on behalf of clients.
• Provide support for due diligence, landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, and validity assessments related to collaboration with industry partners.
• Draft responses to rejections of patent applications from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and other worldwide Patent Offices.
• Focus on patent filings and support patent litigation as needed.
• Interact professionally with both internal and external clients at all levels.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a global professional team.
• Establish and maintain internal practices, procedures, and technology for coordinating and streamlining patent-related information, filings, and deadlines.
• Demonstrate advanced writing skills with the ability to research and communicate ideas clearly and concisely to clients and colleagues.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects, ensuring deadlines are met with attention to detail.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and assignments, including working flexible hours as needed.
• Provide respectful and diplomatic communication, including questioning authority for greater clarity or additional information when necessary.
• Utilize creative thinking, good judgment, and decision-making capabilities in all aspects of work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Industry experience (or equivalent) in Software Development/Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Semiconductor Manufacturing & Packaging is strongly preferred.
• Registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Proven project management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced research and analytical skills.

Job Location:

• Atlanta, GA

The types of attorneys who practice at this firm are generally the most well rounded coming out of their law school class. Great grades and good presentation is what sets this firm's youngest associates apart. Associates here are quite free to be honest with the partners and feel completely at ease telling them they need more guidance on a particular project, or that they are simply spread too thin to handle a new one. Unlike other major law firms, this firm truly hires every associate with the expectation that they make partner and if you do not make partner you are not asked to leave the firm. Also, they have one of the most diverse groups of attorneys in the Southeast. Everyone is welcome. This is one of our favorites.