Technology Specialist in Electrical and Computer Technologies

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Technology Specialist in Electrical and Computer Technologies to join their team in Boston, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. This role involves working closely with clients and patent examiners to secure patent protection for innovative technologies.

Duties

• Review technical disclosures and conduct client interviews to understand new inventions.
• Search literature and patent databases to assess the patentability of inventions.
• Draft written assessments on the prospects of obtaining patent protection.
• Write and prepare patent applications.
• Prepare responses to communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Develop arguments for patentability to present to Patent Office Examiners.
• Review patents as part of IP due diligence for potential acquisitions or mergers.

Requirements

• An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and an inquisitive nature with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple job responsibilities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.
• Interpersonal skills to work with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners.

Education

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.

Certifications

• No specific certifications required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in technical writing and documentation.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time and vacation time.
• Parental leave and commuter benefits.
• Charitable matching gift program and well-being support.

The firm specializes in intellectual property law with more than eighty years of IP practice expertise. A team of adept lawyers and other IP professionals comprise their legal practice. The corporate law office is headquartered in Massachusetts. There are fourteen practice areas such as cleantech, litigation, pharmaceutical and trademark-copyright. Practice industries and technologies are across-the-board. The law practice embraces diversity in the work force.