Patent Agent

Burr & Forman LLP•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The firm is currently hiring for a Patent Agent in our Charlotte office. This position handles patent prosecution matters in addition to drafting applications and responding to office actions. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the legal team while managing a variety of responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering. Ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering and experience in telecommunications, integrated circuits or related technologies.
Patent Agent applicants must be a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Superior investigative and problem resolution skills required.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a desire to take ownership.
Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients in person, electronically and by phone.
Technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters.

Responsibilities

Draft new patent applications, which may involve meeting with inventors to identify new innovations and extracting details of inventions and general and specific technologies
Draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices
Identify and analyze complex patent applications and problems of a patent application
Communicate with clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel
Other responsibilities as needed