IP Associate

Burr & Forman; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Group term life and disability保险

401(k) retirement plan and retirement 

Paid time off

Free wellness and mental health服务

Job summary

Burr & Forman is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution experience to join our growing IP practice in Charlotte. The role focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, with opportunities to work on a wide range of IP matters alongside experienced partners.

The ideal candidate will be based in our Charlotte office and will 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications on diverse technologies.
• Collaborate with partners on a broad IP docket and client matters.
• Take on meaningful responsibility across a varied patent docket.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Technical analytical skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to work from office

Education

J.D. degree and state bar admission

USPTO registration

Undergraduate degree in science or engineering

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.

• 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
• 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.