Patent Prosecution Agent

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a patent prosecution agent with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience in one or more of the following technologies: machine learning, artificial intelligence, and image and signal processing. The candidate will be reviewing invention disclosure documents and conducting invention disclosure meetings. Will be conducting prior searches, reviewing references, and analyzing patentability. Drafting patent applications. Reviewing USPTO office actions, formulating response strategies, conducting examiner interviews, and drafting and filing responses. Managing U.S. and foreign dockets. Analyzing patents in connection with due diligence and/or freedom to operate analyses. Should have a technology background in computer science, computer engineering, and/or electrical engineering. USPTO admission is preferred. Prior work experience in a law firm is strongly preferred.

The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have a high level of professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clients. Should have the ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise extreme attention to detail. Must have the ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

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.