Patent Agent or Technical Specialist

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent or Technical Specialist to join its Intellectual Property practice in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or physics and at least three years of experience, preferably in patent prosecution at a law firm. This role involves supporting lawyers in patent prosecution matters, including analyzing invention disclosures and drafting patent applications.

Duties

• Draft patent applications and prosecute them before the USPTO.
• Analyze scientific or technical documents to assess inventions or issued patents.
• Draft detailed descriptions of inventions in precise legal terms.
• Prepare information disclosure statements and other related materials.
• Manage U.S. and foreign patent prosecution dockets to meet deadlines.
• Conduct interviews with USPTO examiners.
• Stay updated on legal developments in intellectual property.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in engineering or physics.
• Patent Agent candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Highly organized and responsive, with experience managing multiple priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO (for Patent Agent candidates).

Skills

• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality client service.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage with Health Savings Account.
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and caregiving concierge access.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Wellness Program and Pre-tax Commuting Benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing.
• Business Travel Accident Insurance.
• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection.
• Pet Insurance and Life Insurance options.
• Health Advocacy Services and Paid Time Off.
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance.
• Parental Leave and Student Loan Refinancing options.
• Paid Holidays and Addiction Resources.
• Family Building Benefits and Lactation Support Services.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities.
• Relocation and Accident Insurance.
• Employee Referral Program and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Perks including Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs.
• Bereavement Leave and other legally required benefits.

A serious Big Law heavyweight with an especially solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and the Mid-Atlantic regions, this firm excels in multiple arenas, from billion-dollar transactions to high-stakes litigation, and everything in between. These days, the firm is prioritizing international expansion, with offices opening across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia, in a move that is sure to bring more cross-border work and multinational clients. Known for its friendly culture, working at this firm means collaborating with brilliant minds and extraordinary individuals.