IP Associate

Burr & Forman LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burr & Forman LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with 2 to 5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience to join our growing IP practice in Charlotte.

The ideal candidate will be based in our Charlotte office and will work on a wide variety of intellectual property matters alongside experienced partners, handling meaningful responsibilities across a busy docket.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• J.D. degree and admission to the applicable state bar.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Undergraduate degree in science or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Focus on patent preparation and prosecution.
• Work with experienced partners on a varied IP docket.
• Based in Burr & Forman LLP's Charlotte office and manage responsibilities across matters.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. degree

State bar admission

Undergraduate science/engineering degree

USPTO registration

Job description

Summary

Burr & Forman is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution experience to join our growing IP practice. The primary focus of this position is patent preparation and prosecution, with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of intellectual property matters alongside experienced partners. The ideal candidate will be based in our Charlotte office. This is an opportunity to join a busy practice with strong client demand and take on meaningful responsibility across a varied docket.

Qualifications

2 - 5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience

J.D. degree and admission to the applicable state bar

Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Undergraduate degree in science or engineering

Strong technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent related matters

Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, inventors, and colleagues

Willingness to work primarily from the office

Preferred Experience

Undergraduate degree in biomedical, mechanical, or electrical engineering

Additional Information

At Burr & Forman LLP, we have a foundational commitment to our clients, colleagues, and communities. When you join our team, you will benefit from the experience of interesting, pivotal work in a friendly and professional environment. We invest in our people to be sure we have the talent necessary to meet our clients’ legal needs and advance their business objectives. If you are interested in joining a highly-collaborative, growth-minded organization, consider applying today.

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.