Senior Patent Agent - Electrical Engineering and Software

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Patent Agent in Winston Salem, NC, to prepare and prosecute patent applications with the USPTO and foreign patent offices. The role involves providing technological guidance to attorneys, assisting clients in documenting inventions, and advising on comprehensive IP strategy, prior art analysis, and IP portfolio management.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications with the USPTO and foreign patent offices.
• Provide technological guidance to attorneys and clients.
• Advise on comprehensive IP strategy and prior art analysis.
• Manage IP portfolios effectively.

Requirements

• 5+ years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO is required.
• Experience with foreign patent applications is helpful.

Education

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Telecommunications.

Certifications

• Registration to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Detail-oriented, organized, and team-oriented.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task independently under deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and specialized software.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and high integrity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 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.