Patent Agent

A law firm in Greenville, SC, is seeking a skilled Patent Agent with 2-6 years of legal experience, particularly in intellectual property (IP) law, for drafting and patent prosecution. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, with additional design engineering experience, preferably in a chip company. Candidates with expertise in networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or similar areas are highly preferred. USPTO admission is required, and bar licensure in California is a plus.

Duties:

• Conduct prior art searches and patentability analyses.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Assist in patent prosecution and correspondence with clients and examiners.
• Conducted patent portfolio analyses and assisted in patent portfolio management.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of legal experience, preferably in intellectual property law.
• Experience with drafting and patent prosecution in IP law.
• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields.
• Design engineering experience, preferably in a chip company.
• Familiarity with networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or similar technologies.
• Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the USPTO.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

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.