Patent Agent & IP Strategy Specialist

Arclin; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin, corporate headquarters in Alpharetta, GA, seeks a Patent Agent/Scientific Advisor to advance IP initiatives for novel technologies.

You will build and manage patent portfolios, draft applications, docket deadlines, and support freedom-to-operate analyses in collaboration with R&D and legal teams. A chemistry/materials background plus USPTO bar status is preferred to join our mission-critical IP group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in chemistry, polymer chemistry, material science or related field.
• Passed USPTO Patent Bar or pursuing patent bar.
• Strong ability to draft clear technical documents and patent disclosures.
• Experience with patent searches, landscapes and product clearances.

Responsibilities

• Analyze invention disclosures and technical data; communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Draft patent applications and related IP documents; respond to office actions.
• Maintain patent dockets and manage deadlines; monitor literature and trends.
• Collaborate with R&D, legal and business teams on IP strategy.
• Support patent prosecution and portfolio growth across technologies.
• Train scientists on IP matters and share best practices.

Skills

Patent strategy

Prior art searches

Technical writing

IP analysis

Communication

Patent prosecution

Education

Chemistry/Materials degree

US Patent Bar status

Job description

Arclin, corporate headquarters in Alpharetta, GA, seeks a Patent Agent/Scientific Advisor to advance IP initiatives for novel technologies.

You will build and manage patent portfolios, draft applications, docket deadlines, and support freedom-to-operate analyses in collaboration with R&D and legal teams. A chemistry/materials background plus USPTO bar status is preferred to join our mission-critical IP group.