Technology Specialist

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a technology specialist with experience. The candidate will work closely with senior members of the Firm on a wide variety of intellectual property matters, including patent prosecution, opinion work, due diligence projects, and general intellectual property counseling. Will review technical disclosures and participate in client interviews to understand new inventions. Search literature and patent databases to determine the patentability of inventions. Draft written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection. Write patent applications. Preparing responses to communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Develop arguments for patentability to Patent Office Examiners. Review 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. Should have Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, or a related field.

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.