Patent Prosecution and Litigation Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join the Patent Prosecution and Litigation Practice Group in Columbia, SC. The role involves working on the Electrical Engineering and Software Team, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation related to 5G, 6G, and 3GPP standards.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with the Electrical Engineering and Software Team.
• Engage in patent litigation processes.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of legal experience in patent prosecution.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Experience in wireless communication standards is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education

• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar field.

Certifications

• USPTO admission required.

Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Design engineering experience with a chip company is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Days Off (PDO)/Vacation.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.

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.