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Charleston, SC, United States

Patent Agent

Attorney

Max 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Charleston, SC, is seeking a skilled and experienced Patent Agent with a strong background in chemistry. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in drafting and patent prosecution, along with membership in the USPTO.

Duties:

• Conduct patent searches and analyses to support the preparation of patent applications.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to gather necessary information for patent filings.
• Manage and coordinate patent prosecution matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in patent prosecution.
• Strong chemistry background.
• Membership in the USPTO.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or chemistry.

Preferred:

• Advanced degrees or relevant work experience before the agency exam.

Certifications:

• USPTO membership.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

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