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Patent Attorney/Agent

Neo IP
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2027

We are a globally recognized patent law firm in Durham, NC seeking a patent attorney or patent agent to join our fantastic team. We offer excellent compensation and benefits.

If you're a professional looking for a permanent position in a friendly working environment as part of a driven, innovative team, our law firm may be the perfect fit for you. If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you are perfect for this role on our team. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.

Founded with the belief that everyone has the power to create, Neo IP focuses on integrating patents into the overall business strategy of our clients. We help emerging startups to international corporations create business solutions and navigate the ever-changing intellectual property space. We hire people who are smart, curious, creative, proactive, team players. We are looking for people excited about technology, patents, and innovation to join our Durham-based patent law firm.

Neo IP invites highly curious individuals to join our growing team. This position is a great fit for someone interested in helping clients strategically develop patent portfolios to protect their cutting-edge technology.

You must be willing to dive head-first into uncharted territory; but don't worry--your strong technical mind, creativity, solid problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt to new situations will lead you forward on the path of success. Strong technical writing skills are a must! And you must be curious to learn about new technologies and how they could be applied commercially. We will train you to use proprietary patent search and analysis software, and to draft patentability reports, office action responses, patent applications, and other deliverables that help our clients create strategic patent portfolios.

Requirements Include:

· USPTO registration number

· NC Bar registration number (for patent attorneys)

· Strong technical background, preferably electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or high-tech

· Demonstrated technical writing and analytical skills

· Detail-oriented and excellent time management

· Curious and creative with a passion for technology

· Team player and relationship oriented

This position is full-time. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to neil@neoipassets.com explaining why you are perfect for this role on our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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