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Old 04-18-2013, 11:37 PM
 
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I'm thinking about relocating to Atlanta, but before I do, I'm trying to find out how the patent law field is doing there. I'm a paralegal at a patent prosecution firm and I would like to find a job in this field in Atlanta. I know the legal market got hit hard, but I'm wondering if perhaps the ip part of it has fared better. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
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Old 07-11-2013, 07:02 AM
 
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I am currently seeking a job in Atlanta as well but I worked as a litigation legal assistant at at IP firm in Washington, D.C. During many meetings with recruiters, I was asked if I knew patent prosecution. Apparently, there is a real demand but it has been difficult to find qualified people to fill the positions. As a result, the salaries in Atlanta are comparable for individuals with patent prosecution experience as they are in D.C. ($80K+). I can't tell you how often I've wished that I had taken the time to learn patent prosecution during my seven years at my current firm. Since I don't have that experience, I am looking at about a $15K cut in my salary. So, I think you will be fine. Try talking to someone at Robert Half (they were looking for someone with patent prosecution experience just last week). They may be able to give you some additional insight.
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Old 07-12-2013, 07:12 AM
 
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Chris - The IP prosecution business is doing well all things considered. However, the market has been and is being increasingly pressured to lower rates. As a result, patent agents and paralegals are becoming ever more important to the practice. Having said that, I would approach the law firms directly. Firms are very reticent to pay recruiter fees for paraprofessionals who do not (generally) have a portable book of business. Run a google search. You will find a nice number of firms with patent prosecution groups in Atlanta. Best of luck!
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Old 07-12-2013, 07:17 AM
 
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Also make sure to check out any of the research Universities in the area, as they have been ramping up their tech transfer and patent licensing efforts as a means of increasing non-tuition-based revenue.
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Old 07-13-2013, 10:54 AM
 
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Also make sure to check out any of the research Universities in the area, as they have been ramping up their tech transfer and patent licensing efforts as a means of increasing non-tuition-based revenue.
Excellent suggestion. Georgia Tech's legal department would be a great place to reach out to. Those guys probably prosecute more patents than any place in the southeast.
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Old 11-17-2013, 10:59 PM
 
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I am currently seeking a job in Atlanta as well but I worked as a litigation legal assistant at at IP firm in Washington, D.C. During many meetings with recruiters, I was asked if I knew patent prosecution. Apparently, there is a real demand but it has been difficult to find qualified people to fill the positions. As a result, the salaries in Atlanta are comparable for individuals with patent prosecution experience as they are in D.C. ($80K+). I can't tell you how often I've wished that I had taken the time to learn patent prosecution during my seven years at my current firm. Since I don't have that experience, I am looking at about a $15K cut in my salary. So, I think you will be fine. Try talking to someone at Robert Half (they were looking for someone with patent prosecution experience just last week). They may be able to give you some additional insight.
This is very encouraging to hear about the field. Thank you for the insight!
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Old 11-18-2013, 08:55 AM
 
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I would approach the law firms directly.http://www.qmyksawayaa.com/06.jpg
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Old 11-18-2013, 01:07 PM
 
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I would approach the law firms directly.
Absolutely. Law firms, justifiably, do not like paying recruiting fees, particularly for paralegals who (generally) do not bring a book of business with them.
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Old 11-30-2013, 11:22 AM
 
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I've heard it's very difficult to find work in Atlanta right now in general. Do you think the patent law field for paralegals / assistants would be an exception? I hope so!!
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Old 11-30-2013, 11:33 AM
 
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I've heard it's very difficult to find work in Atlanta right now in general. Do you think the patent law field for paralegals / assistants would be an exception? I hope so!!
Truthfully, the job market in the legal field is very difficult here. (and I think in many places). There are far too many graduates of law schools and not nearly enough jobs.

That said, I think your best bet is to define who the biggest patent attorneys are in the metro area and then reach out to their firms and inquire.
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