Patent Attorney Position
Knox Patents is looking for that self-starter who wants to work in a small firm. Working in a small firm requires that each person be self-reliant and able to work independently. Working in a small firm allows each attorney to get involved in all aspects of intellectual property law. Versatility is important.
Patent attorneys at Knox Patents must be familiar with the electrical and mechanical arts. Although the firm's focus is on patent prosecution, patent lawyers at Knox Patents work in all areas of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
What does it take to be a good patent attorney or agent? A love for writing. An inquisitive mind. A mechanical or technical bend. Some of the most successful patent attorneys are those who, as a youngster, enjoyed tearing things apart to find out how they worked. That is, someone who has an inquisitive mind. For another example, consider how some use a dictionary. Many with an inquisitive mind use a dictionary to look up one word, and, a half hour later, put the dictionary away after having read the definitions of many other words. The search for one bit of information leads an inquisitive mind on a journey that does not always stop when that one bit is discovered. A good patent attorney should be able to quickly grasp the essense of the invention when talking with the inventor.
Candidates must be very familiar with computers and be comfortable using a word processor, Adobe Acrobat, and e-mail. Candidates must either already be a member of the patent bar or be eligible to sit for the patent bar exam. Patent Attorneys at Knox Patents are encouraged to develop relationships with clients and to expand their areas of practice.
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