Patent Agent

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In this role, you will help drive the company’s Intellectual Property (IP) initiatives by collaborating across various functions to develop and draft patent disclosures. You will evaluate new inventions, formulate patent strategy, and secure intellectual property rights for novel technologies. You will support the growth and management of the company’s patent portfolio, including docketing, tracking key deadlines, drafting and prosecution of patent applications.

This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.

• Lead IP generation sessions with engineers and scientists to draft patent applications and other IP documents.
• Conduct prior art, patentability and freedom‑to‑operate searches to counsel R&D and business colleagues.
• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications across various jurisdictions in collaboration with external law firms.
• Respond to office actions and all other correspondence related to patents.
• Maintain patent dockets and handle internal reporting.
• Coordinate trademark matters with outside counsel.

• A degree in chemistry, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications with success at the USPTO, with detailed knowledge of USPTO procedures.
• Excellent communication skills to act as a facilitator in IP brainstorming sessions and patent application drafting.
• Technical writing skills – ability to draft clear, concise technical documents including invention summaries.
• Proven ability to perform complex IP analyses including product clearances, technology landscapes and prior art searches. Familiarity with patent searching databases and AI search tools desired.
• Analytical and organizational skills – strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Train scientists/engineers and business personnel on intellectual property matters.
• Actively prioritize work responding to deadlines and changing critical needs.
• Registered US Patent Agent.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Legal

Chemical Manufacturing

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Salary: $85,000.00 – $90,000.00