Associate Attorney needed for Boston office

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks associate attorney with experience. The candidate will review technical disclosures and participate in client interviews to understand new inventions. Will be searching literature and patent databases to determine the patentability of inventions. Drafting written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection. Writing patent applications. Preparing responses to communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Developing arguments for patentability to Patent Office Examiners. Reviewing patents as part of the IP due diligence for a potential acquisition or merger. May guide, mentor, or be a resource to others. May take on additional responsibilities as needed. Must have an advanced degree (Masters level) or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, or a related field, with a background that includes a deep expertise in software including programming, machine learning, networking, process control, and/or other applied technologies.

This Massachusetts-based law firm specializes in various aspects of intellectual property law. Some of its main areas of expertise are patents, trademark-copyright, litigation, and transactions-strategic counseling. The firm handles matters related to a wide range of technology industries, including biotechnology-pharmaceutical, electronics-computer technologies, and medical devices. A sizable number of highly proficient attorneys as well as a skillful support team are employed at this law practice.