What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intellectual Property Patent Agent position at Artius Solutions?
Functional Job Title : Intellectual Property Patent Agent
Location (City State, Street Name) : Charlotte, NC
Direct Hire :
Salary and / or Hourly Pay Rate :
Direct Hire Salary :
- 000 -110,000
Position Description
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PATENT AGENT
A dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Patent Agent with IP focused patent prosecution experience in chemistry, biochemistry, and biosensors to join its Charlotte, NC office.
Qualified candidates must have a PhD in a life sciences discipline (e.g., chemistry (organic / inorganic), polymer chemistry, biosensors, adhesives, medicine, medical devices, metallurgy), be registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and have 5-7 years of experience drafting and prosecuting US patent applications. Patent Attorney or Patent Agent candidates will be considered. Candidates should be comfortable with a range of technologies in the chemistry / life science space, and some experience with inorganic chemistry / steel chemistry would also be a plus. Qualified candidates should have a desire to learn and produce in a collegial group possessing extensive experience and a rapidly growing practice, that also has a keen interest in helping to develop associates to achieve their full career potential.
This is a Direct Hire position with a salary of
Key Skills and Experience :
A minimum of 5 years of experience with patent preparation and prosecution
Admitted to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
Attorney Candidates : Admitted to and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
PhD degree in the life sciences (e.g., chemistry, polymer science, biology, biomedical engineering, medicine)
Excellent scientific / technical ability and drafting skills
Excellent application drafting and prosecution skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills-must be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external Firm contacts
Must be a team player you will be working with junior associates and senior partners to achieve optimal client outcomes
Must have a desire to learn and grow your skill set
K ey Words : Patent
Chemistry
Mechanical
Legal
US patent
Intellectual property
Trademark
Bachelor's Degree Requirement : Yes
