IP Patent Prosecution Associate — Engineering Focus

Maynard Nexsen PC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Nexsen PC seeks a highly motivated associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group. The preferred candidate will be based in NC or SC offices, with 3–5 years in patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or software, plus excellent writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3–5 years of patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling experience.
• Degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, or related technical field.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting US patent applications and managing domestic and international portfolios.
• Preferred experience conducting patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and landscape analyses.
• Familiarity with trademark prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Provide strategic IP counseling to clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong writing

Clear communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Engineering or technical degree (ME/CE/EE/CS/Software)

USPTO registration

Job description

Maynard Nexsen PC seeks a highly motivated associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group. The preferred candidate will be based in NC or SC offices, with 3–5 years in patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or software, plus excellent writing and communication skills.