Patent Agent: Draft & Prosecute Telecom Innovations

Burr & Forman; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burr & Forman LLP in Charlotte, NC seeks a full-time Patent Agent to handle prosecution, draft applications and respond to office actions. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential as you contribute to the legal team and manage diverse responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is USPTO-registered, with a science or engineering degree (EE preferred) and experience in telecommunications or related technologies, ready to own complex patent matters.

Qualifications

• Registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering; EE preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft new patent applications by extracting invention details from inventors.
• Draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Identify and analyze complex patent applications and problems.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and PTO personnel.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Proactive

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering; EE preferred

Job description

Burr & Forman LLP in Charlotte, NC seeks a full-time Patent Agent to handle prosecution, draft applications and respond to office actions. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential as you contribute to the legal team and manage diverse responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is USPTO-registered, with a science or engineering degree (EE preferred) and experience in telecommunications or related technologies, ready to own complex patent matters.