Filed under: Jobs | 17 December, 2010 | by Chris Lightner

Position Summary: The Patent Attorney is primarily responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Additional duties include: assisting business clients to document inventions, and counseling clients on the patentability of inventions. Other potential duties include supporting licensing, litigation, and merger and acquisition projects.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Prepare U.S. patent applications.
• Prepare amendments, appeals, and other responses to USPTO Office Actions.
• Work with business clients to document inventions.
• Counsel clients on the patentability of inventions.
• Conduct client training sessions.
• Attend client meetings directed to reviewing inventions for possible filing as patent applications.

Basic Requirements

• J.D. degree and license to practice law in at least one recognized jurisdiction within the United States.
• Admitted to practice patent law before the USPTO.
• Minimum of five years experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

Preferred Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

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Based in Duluth, GA

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