Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Greenville, SC or Raleigh, NC

Dority & Manning has developed a dynamic, energetic, and inclusive environment where individuals are accepted, valued, empowered, and able to meet their highest potential.

Our firm is a rapidly growing intellectual property boutique with a unique approach to legal services and business operations. Not only do we believe that success is built upon exceptional relationships – internally and externally, but we also offer a distinctive firm structure and innovative solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our firm thrives on foundations of trust, openness, and integrity to build an environment of true collaboration. We aim to invest in our people, culture, and systems to create an atmosphere where all people grow and succeed.

From start-up ventures to multinational, Fortune 100 corporations, Dority & Manning represents a diverse set of organizations in all aspects of intellectual property law. Our team works closely with high-technology clients developing advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, aerospace, automotive systems, power generation, and other innovative technologies to secure patent protection and provide relevant strategic counsel.

Position Details:

  • Draft and prosecute patent applications
  • Partner with the D&M team and in-house teams to develop and execute thoughtful and effective global IP strategies
  • Draft opinions of counsel
  • Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses
  • Opportunities for strategic counseling through client-facing interactions

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields of study and/or relevant experience
  • Must be a member of the U.S. patent bar
  • Patent drafting experience required
  • Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience required.

Benefits:

  • A culture that thrives on collaboration
  • Immediate introduction and partnership with leading high-technology clients, including Fortune 100 companies
  • Regular opportunities for travel and in-person client interactions
  • Professional trainer and training program implemented to enhance each individual skill set
  • Leadership and professional development opportunities provided
  • Formal mentoring program
  • Regular social gatherings and celebrations to build internal relationships and to support charitable causes
  • Opportunities for client Secondments
  • Emphasis on work/life balance
  • 401k/Profit Sharing
  • Employer Paid Benefits (100% of Medical for employee)

If this position resonates with you, we would love to speak with you. To apply, please email a resume to: recruiting@dority-manning.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Greenville, SC or Raleigh, NC