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Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks intellectual property technology specialist with experience. The candidate will be involved in a wide variety of types of work, including patent prosecution, client counseling, opinions, patent litigation and IP transactional matters. Will work with inventors, prepare patent applications and reply to communications from patent offices during the patent application process. Conduct scientific journal and patent searching on Internet databases. Prepare letters of instruction to foreign counsel for foreign counterparts to US patent applications. Assist lawyers in the preparation of patentability, validity, freedom to operate and infringement opinions. Assist lawyers in reviewing file histories of patents; assist with analyses of issues that arise in patent litigation. Adhere to a standard of ethics; and participate in special projects and other duties assigned. Must take and pass the USPTO patent examination to become registered as a patent agent. Should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Legal

The candidate will attend an ABA accredited law school in its evening division, obtain a law degree in four years. Should have strong academic credentials and/or prior work experience as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

In many ways, this large Massachusetts firm is defined by the interplay between the century-old institution and the younger, more aggressive management. Although this firm could have been accused of resting on its laurels for a time, having developed one of the largest and most recognized practices in the region, this firm is now much more proactive in management and long term planning. With historically strong real estate and environmental practices, this large firm is now focusing on its intellectual property and technology capabilities. So too are the partners focusing on associate life, which may have gone by the wayside until recently. Associates now working in these traditional offices are generally happy with this firm's progress into the 21st century.

Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Science

Full-Time

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks computer technology patent agent with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate will serve in the representation of a variety of technology companies, ranging from startups to the Fortune 500, in patent prosecution related to software inventions. Will work one-on-one with associates and partners, gain a depth of experience in a broad range of patent strategy, drafting, prosecution and diligence matters, and get immediate client contact. Should have a background in Computer Science or a related field such as Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or Information Engineering. An M.S. or M.Eng. in a relevant field, or a B.S. in a relevant field plus significant industry experience is preferred. A general understanding of artificial intelligence concepts is required. Technical experience in the areas of machine learning, image analysis, cryptography, or software architecture would be particularly useful. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This is one of our favorite firms. Founded on the intellectual and academic foundations of the law, this firm has a casual open door policy where lawyers are just as likely to be debating the constitutionality of a local statute and discussing the weather. Prominent lecturers and professors in the community, this firm's partners are truly excited about the practice of law, and instill that same feeling throughout the firm. With beautiful open offices, this firm's tries to be as progressive as possible when it comes to lawyers' lives (and remain profitable). Associates say that partners are truly accommodating in terms of hours and assignments, which is not to say that the lawyers here don't work hard. But, when a partner takes the time to tell an associate about a project well enough in advance to allow the associate to budget their time, the office environment can substantially improve. And so it is in this full service practice, where we believe some of the most exciting work is being done in the intellectual property arena.

Patent Agents - Computer Science, Patent Agents - Computer Engineering

Full-Time

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks electrical engineering technology specialist with experience. The candidate should have strong background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or closely related field. Advanced degree and/or prior experience preferred. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials and writing skills required.

The Washington D.C. office for this firm offers legal professionals careers in emerging technology and law. Their intellectual property practice includes consumer electronics, telecommunications, and internet litigation and prosecution. They take many cases to trial in federal court and International Trade Commission settings. This firm also manages a variety of electrical and mechanical technologies, nanotechnology, software, and medical devices cases before the FCC, FTC, FDA, and other federal agencies. This firm is always searching for premier candidates to add to their ever-changing IP team.

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

Full-Time

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm 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 of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm 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 a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks intellectual property staff scientist patent agent with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate should have a strong technical background in: electrical engineering, computer science, chemical engineering and/or physics. Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications is required. Some litigation and/or post-grant experience is desired. Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Registration with the USPTO preferred; prior firm experience is preferred. Legal

The candidate must have superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral), a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and entrepreneural perspective on IP.

This large Boston firm has a surprisingly good government and regulatory practice, with the added bonus that their attorneys do not have to split their work with Washington DC lawyers in the same practice. This is a firm made up of well-rounded but most certainly well-pedigreed attorneys who come off unusually polished and professional. Associates here are generally quite satisfied, if not a little put off by what at times can be a bit of a competitive environment, both inside and outside the office. The strengths are that associates generally know whether they are 'on track' to make partner, and work in an environment that is designed with the appropriate mentoring and support staff to help associate development and training along.

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

Full-Time

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent agent with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate will perform functions related to patent preparing and prosecution, patent portfolio management and strategy, conducting research and in general assisting on matters and proceedings before the USPTO. Should have Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering degree. Biology and Chemistry candidate must have a PhD or equivalent. Must be Registered to practice before the USPTO. Legal

Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Engineering

Full-Time

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent agent with 2+ years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. The candidate should have a background in electrical engineering or a computer science. Legal

This full-service, general practice law firm is one of the largest in New England and is trying to expand into an international practice with some offices in Europe. They have been practicing for over a century and have used that time to develop a very strong reputation in their area as well as ties to the community through a very good pro bono program and community involvement.

Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Science

Full-Time

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm is seeking a technical specialist with an electrical engineering and/or computer science background. Candidate should have an excellent academic record, research and writing skills. Legal

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