Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness & mental health services

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Patent Agent to handle prosecution matters, draft applications, and respond to office actions. This full-time role offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic legal team while managing diverse responsibilities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in science or engineering, is a registered patent agent with the USPTO, and has experience in telecommunications or integrated circuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering.
• Registered patent agent with the USPTO.
• Experience in telecommunications, integrated circuits, or related technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft new patent applications, including meeting with inventors to identify innovations.
• Draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Identify and analyze complex patent applications and related issues.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and patent office personnel.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Investigative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent for their Charlotte, NC office. This full-time position involves handling patent prosecution matters, drafting applications, and responding to office actions. The role offers a chance to significantly contribute to the legal team while managing diverse responsibilities.

Duties

• Draft new patent applications, including meeting with inventors to identify innovations.
• Draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Identify and analyze complex patent applications and related issues.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and patent office personnel.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering; electrical engineering preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications, integrated circuits, or related technologies.
• Registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Superior investigative and problem resolution skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse groups.
• Technical and analytical skills for complex patent analysis.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering.

Certifications

• Registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Investigative and problem resolution skills.
• Organizational and detail-oriented abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical and analytical proficiency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Group term life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and planning services.
• Paid time off.
• Free wellness and mental health services.