Patent Agent

A law firm in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Patent Agent with expertise in Intellectual Property (IP) to join their team. The ideal candidate should have experience in drafting and patent prosecution, with a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar fields. Preference will be given to candidates with design engineering experience in a chip company or knowledge in networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or related areas. The candidate must be admitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and have 2-6 years of legal experience.

Duties:

• Draft patent applications and responses to Office Actions.
• Conduct comprehensive prior art searches and patentability assessments.
• Collaborate with attorneys and inventors to develop patent strategies.
• Provide technical support during patent litigation proceedings.
• Assist in managing and maintaining patent portfolios.

Requirements:

• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 2-6 years of legal experience, preferably in patent prosecution.
• Strong understanding of Intellectual Property laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Certifications:

• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting patent applications and Office Action responses.
• Thorough knowledge of patent prosecution procedures and practices.
• Familiarity with computer science, electrical engineering, or chip design principles.
• Experience in networking, software, or wireless network technologies is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving 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.