Mid-Level IP Associate or Patent Agent

Company: Womble Bond Dickinson
Location: Greenville
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

General Information

Office(s): Charlotte, NC, Charleston, SC, Greenville, SC, Raleigh, NC, RTP, NC

Practice Group: Patent Prosecution & Litigation

Practice Team: Mechanical

Department: Associate

Date Published: 15-Feb-2021

Salary Type: Salary

Description & Requirements

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a mid-level Associate or experienced Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property Department's Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group in either our North Carolina offices (Charlotte, Raleigh, Research Triangle Park) or South Carolina offices (Greenville, Columbia). The Associate/Patent Agent will be a member of the Manufacturing Sector Team.

Candidates must have 3-6 years of experience, which must include significant patent application drafting and patent prosecution, and a track record of handling a full prep/pros docket. An Electrical Engineering degree with experience in mechanical technologies is preferred, and a Mechanical Engineering degree with experience in complex electrical technologies will be considered.

Candidate must be admitted to practice before the USPTO, and the Associate must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have the ability to become licensed as soon as possible. We are not considering remote candidates or candidates for other offices at this time. We seek candidates who are driven, possess a desire to develop and invest in their careers and the Firm, and demonstrate superior client service ability. Candidates must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and strong organizational and analytical abilities. To be considered for this position, please submit your resume, transcript, writing samples (a published patent application or issued patent), and a cover letter. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy. WBD is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Diverse candidates are thus encouraged to apply. Thank you for your interest in our Firm.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.

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