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Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior patent agent/technical advisor with 1-2 years of patent prosecution and/or litigation experience. The candidate will work side-by-side with attorneys in the Intellectual Property practice, utilizing their technical knowledge to enhance the firm's capacity to serve the clients' intellectual property needs. Will work under the supervision and guidance of senior associates or partners. Assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents. Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data. Analyze patents for potential concerns relating to infringement and validity. Analyze products in connection with claims of patent infringement; and work with attorneys and experts relating to validity and infringement issues. Must preferably have a background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science. Legal

The candidate should have skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists. Should have scientific writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary, which also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Patent Agents - Mechanical, Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Science

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid to senior-level patent agent preferably with 4+ years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate will work under the supervision and guidance of senior associates and partners and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution. Will assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of mechanical and electrical engineering fields. Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct comprehensive search for scientific articles, patents and patent application documents relevant to subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions. Identify essential elements, features or components of an invention. Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background of the field of an invention, a description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention. Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the USPTO and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejection, assessing the difference between the invention and the citations, and presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent. Collaborate with colleagues on various projects; adapt effectively in different team environments; present ideas, reasoning and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues; and provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas. Work with clients in prosecuting patent applications; formulate and ask clients questions essential to clarifying the distinct features or properties of the invention; and investigate and respond promptly to clients' inquiries about the prosecution of patent applications. Should have an advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related field of study. Law firm experience is preferred. Admission to the USPTO is required. Legal

The candidate should have demonstrated skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists. Must have demonstrated scientific writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary, which also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms; synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Patent Agents - Mechanical, Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Science

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent agent with ideally 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate will work under the supervision and guidance of senior associates and partners in the Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution. Will assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of engineering fields. Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct comprehensive search for scientific articles, patents and patent application documents relevant to subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions. Identify essential elements, features or components of an invention. Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background of the field of an invention, a description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention. Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejection, assessing the difference between the invention and the citations, and presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent. Collaborate with colleagues on various projects; adapt effectively in different team environments; present ideas, reasoning and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues; provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas. Work with clients in prosecuting patent applications; formulate and ask clients questions essential to clarifying the distinct features or properties of the invention; investigate and respond promptly to clients' inquiries about the prosecution of patent applications. Should have an advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Legal

The candidate should have skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists. Must have scientific writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary, which also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Patent Agents - Mechanical, Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Science

Full-Time

Boston office of our client seeks IP agent with 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate should have a background in electrical engineering and/or computer science. Legal

The candidate must have superior academic record, research and writing skills.

Dare we say that this mid-sized Boston firm is fun? But truthfully, it is. A full service firm with modest but comfortable offices has some of the most interesting attorneys around. With impressive achievement both inside and outside of the office, these attorneys excel at young ages. For instance, one young lawyer is taking a leadership role in a Boston CLE program. Another is heading a prominent and fun community program. And, importantly, both are valued by the leadership of the firm for their contributions. Interesting clientele have followed, including notable sports teams and Fortune 500s. We believe the best practice areas are bankruptcy and creditor's rights and construction, which will continue to be busy over the next several months and years.

Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Science

Full-Time

Boston office seeks patent agent having a scientific and/or technical background (especially Ph.D. and engineer) with an interest in patent prosecution. Legal

This law firm was started in the early 1850s and has offices in New York, Boston, Denver, Overland Park, Boulder, Springfield, Chicago, Kansas, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Jefferson City. Its practice areas are environmental, wealth strategies, labor and employment, real estate, banking and creditor's rights litigation, energy, toxic and mass tort, intellectual property, tax and employee benefits, healthcare, product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury, government relations and policyholder and insurance coverage.

Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering

Full-Time

Boston office of our client seeks materials science patent agent with 1-4 years of experience. The candidate must hold a degree in Materials Science (or Chemical Engineering with significant experience with materials science). Must preferably have experience with mechanical and electromechanical technologies. Must be in good standing and an active member of the MA State Bar. Should be registered to practice before the Patent Office. Legal

The candidate should have strong writing, research, and communication skills. Must hold a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school. Must have strong academic background.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

Patent Agents - Life Science General, Patent Agents - Chemistry, Patent Agents - Hard Science General

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property chemical patent agent with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. The candidate will join the firm's pre-eminent, national Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group. Must hold an advanced degree in Chemistry or a related field and have strong patent preparation experience - domestic and international, specifically in organic chemistry or similar technology. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO is required. Must be admitted before the USPTO, or should be scheduled to take the Patent Bar in the near future. Mandarin language skills would be a plus. Must be in good standing and an active member of the State Bar. Legal

The ideal candidate must have immediately transferable skills, with a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills. Must hold a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

Patent Agents - Pharmacology, Patent Agents - Chemistry, Patent Agents - Biotechnology

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior patent prosecution agent with 2-4 years of BigLaw experience handling patent prosecution matters including drafting applications and responding to office actions. The candidate should have an electrical engineering or computer science background. Registration with the USPTO is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have a strong academic background from nationally recognized schools.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.

Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Science

Full-Time

Boston office of our client seeks patent agent/advisor with 1+ year of legal experience. The candidate will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Will analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Should have a Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Must be focused on patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology or related field is required. Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. Legal

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.

Patent Agents - Chemistry

Full-Time

Boston office of our client seeks patent agent/advisor with 1 year of legal experience. The candidate will join the busy life science focused patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. Will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation; draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Should have a Ph.D. in biotechnology. Must have broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology or related field. Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. Legal

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.

Patent Agents - Biotechnology

Full-Time