Patent Agent

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Greenville, SC, is seeking a skilled Patent Agent with 2-6 years of legal experience, particularly in intellectual property (IP) law, for drafting and patent prosecution. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, with additional design engineering experience, preferably in a chip company. Candidates with expertise in networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or similar areas are highly preferred. USPTO admission is required, and bar licensure in California is a plus.

Duties:

• Conduct prior art searches and patentability analyses.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Assist in patent prosecution and correspondence with clients and examiners.
• Conducted patent portfolio analyses and assisted in patent portfolio management.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of legal experience, preferably in intellectual property law.
• Experience with drafting and patent prosecution in IP law.
• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields.
• Design engineering experience, preferably in a chip company.
• Familiarity with networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or similar technologies.
• Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the USPTO.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

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