What are the responsibilities and job description for the IP Associate position at Burr & Forman?
Summary
Burr & Forman is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution experience to join our growing IP practice. The primary focus of this position is patent preparation and prosecution, with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of intellectual property matters alongside experienced partners. The ideal candidate will be based in our Charlotte office. This is an opportunity to join a busy practice with strong client demand and take on meaningful responsibility across a varied docket.
Qualifications
At Burr & Forman LLP, we have a foundational commitment to our clients, colleagues, and communities. When you join our team, you will benefit from the experience of interesting, pivotal work in a friendly and professional environment. We invest in our people to be sure we have the talent necessary to meet our clients’ legal needs and advance their business objectives. If you are interested in joining a highly-collaborative, growth-minded organization, consider applying today.
Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.
The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.
Burr & Forman is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution experience to join our growing IP practice. The primary focus of this position is patent preparation and prosecution, with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of intellectual property matters alongside experienced partners. The ideal candidate will be based in our Charlotte office. This is an opportunity to join a busy practice with strong client demand and take on meaningful responsibility across a varied docket.
Qualifications
- 2 - 5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
- J.D. degree and admission to the applicable state bar
- Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Undergraduate degree in science or engineering
- Strong technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent related matters
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, inventors, and colleagues
- Willingness to work primarily from the office
- Undergraduate degree in biomedical, mechanical, or electrical engineering
At Burr & Forman LLP, we have a foundational commitment to our clients, colleagues, and communities. When you join our team, you will benefit from the experience of interesting, pivotal work in a friendly and professional environment. We invest in our people to be sure we have the talent necessary to meet our clients’ legal needs and advance their business objectives. If you are interested in joining a highly-collaborative, growth-minded organization, consider applying today.
Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.
The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.