Emory University

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent

Emory University • $90K — $130K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Minimum two years' experience in patent prosecution, preferably in a law firm or corporation.

Responsibilities

  • Support the management of the intellectual property portfolio for the Office of Technology Transfer.
  • Prepare and prosecute patent filings effectively.
  • Develop and implement offensive and defensive IP strategies.
  • Conduct various patent searches to inform IP decisions.
  • Perform limited freedom-to-practice evaluations and prepare related opinions.
  • Provide timely counsel on intellectual property issues as they arise.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for regular remote work with a flexible weekly schedule.
  • Commute to Emory University based on departmental needs.
  • Requires residency in Georgia.
  • Potential for changing remote work status with notice.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Reporting to the Chief Intellectual Property Officer, provides support to the Office of Technology Transfer in management of its intellectual property portfolio.
  • Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent filings, developing and implementing offensive and defensive IP strategies, conducting various patent searches, conducting limited freedom-to-practice evaluations, preparing or obtaining appropriate opinions and providing timely counsel on intellectual property issues.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Advanced degree in discipline related to specialty area and two years of experience in patent prosecution, a law firm or corporation.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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30,000 employees
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Education, Government & Non-Profit
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