Patent Agent negotiates and drafts patent agreements; prepares documents for filing and processing. May work with both legal and product development teams to ensure proper filings. Being a Patent Agent must be registered to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Patent Agent typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Patent Agent typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Our Louisville office has an opening for an entry-level patent associate in our Intellectual Property and Technology Service Group. Attorneys with 1-3 years of experience will also be considered.
The ideal candidate will have a technical background, already taken the patent bar, active and in good standing in Kentucky, and possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC provides competitive starting salaries and benefits include a stipend to defray bar costs, an allowance for moving expenses, 401K, HR-10 retirement plan, flexible spending accounts for un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care, various medical and dental plans, group life insurance, long term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), domestic partner benefits, bar association membership, and various CLE programs.
We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. Stites & Harbison, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC ranks in the Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” for 2023 in the medium company category. The firm has made the list 17 times — 10 of those in the Top 10.
To be considered, please apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school, and graduate transcripts to Tracey Moore (tmoore@stites.com)
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