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Burr & Forman

Patent Agent

Charlotte, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Charlotte, NC office for a full-time Patent Agent. This position handles patent prosecution matters in addition to drafting applications and ...

Burr & Forman

Patent Agent

Charlotte, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Charlotte, NC office for a full-time Patent Agent. This position handles patent prosecution matters in addition to drafting applications and ...

Dickinson Wright

Patent Agent

Denver, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC ("the Firm") as a Patent Agent are responsible for ... Be willing and able to work full-time consistent with the needs of clients and the Firm, unless a ...

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Patent Agent

Upton, NY · On-site

Brookhaven National Laboratory's (BNL's) Intellectual Property Legal Group within the Office of General Counsel, is seeking a Patent Agent for a full-time, permanent position. The position of Patent ...

Husch Blackwell LLP

Patent Agent

Boston, MA · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Kansas City, MO · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell LLP

Patent Agent

Chattanooga, TN · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Springfield, MO · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Omaha, NE · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Dickinson Wright

Patent Agent

Mountain View, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC ("the Firm") as a Patent Agent are responsible for ... Be willing and able to work full-time consistent with the needs of clients and the Firm, unless a ...

Husch Blackwell LLP

Patent Agent

Springfield, MO · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Austin, TX · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell LLP

Patent Agent

Milwaukee, WI · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Oakland, CA · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Houston, TX · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell Llp

Patent Agent

Washington, DC · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

Husch Blackwell LLP

Patent Agent

Kansas City, MO · Remote

$100K - $170K/yr

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of ... The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000- $170,000.

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time patent agent in the United States is $115,452.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,500.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsPatent Bar Exam, technical degreePatent Bar Exam, law degree, bar admission
Work EnvironmentPatent law firms, corporate IP departmentsLaw firms, corporate legal teams
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Patent Agent

Burr & Forman

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Charlotte, NC office for a full-time Patent Agent. This position handles patent prosecution matters in addition to drafting applications and responding to office actions.  The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills.  This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the legal team while managing a variety of responsibilities. 

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Draft new patent applications, which may involve meeting with inventors to identify new innovations and extracting details of inventions and general and specific technologies
  • Draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices
  • Identify and analyze complex patent applications and problems of a patent application
  • Communicate with clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel  
  • Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering. Ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering and experience in telecommunications, integrated circuits or related technologies.
  • Patent Agent applicants must be a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Superior investigative and problem resolution skills required.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a desire to take ownership.
  • Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients in person, electronically and by phone.
  • Technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team. 

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. 

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