Patent Agent / Technology Specialist

Job Overview: A law firm based in New York City, NY, is seeking a Patent Agent / Technology Specialist with 2-3 years of experience to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a background in wireless engineering, electrical and computer engineering, or a related field and possess strong patent prosecution experience. This role demands excellent academic credentials and exceptional communication skills, with a preference for candidates experienced in cellular networking technologies.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution, including preparing and filing patent applications, responses to office actions, and appeals.
• Analyze and interpret complex technological and engineering concepts to ensure accurate patent filings.
• Provide technical support and expertise in patent matters to attorneys and clients.
• Perform patent searches and prepare opinions on patentability, freedom to operate, and infringement.
• Collaborate with inventors and technical experts to draft and review patent applications.
• Stay current with patent law and technology developments to ensure the firm’s practices remain current.
• Assist in the development of patent strategies and portfolio management.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Background in wireless engineering, electrical and computer engineering, or a related field.
• Strong academic credentials with a demonstrated ability to handle complex technical material.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with cellular networking technologies is strongly preferred.

Education:

• Master’s degree (M.S. or M.Eng.) in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution and related legal processes.
• Strong technical understanding of wireless, electrical, and computer engineering.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex patent and technology issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and legal professionals.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

With offices in Boston, New York, Paris, and Washington, D.C, this law firm has been practicing for seven decades. Representing public and private clients, the lawyers of this firm have experience in a wide range of disputes and transactions. With over 250 lawyers, this firm takes pride in the creativity brought to their clients. This firm claims to stand out from other firms because of their insight, creativity, innovation, size, responsiveness, loyalty, and diversity. This firm was named by clients in the Corporate Counsel magazine as the Go-to-Firm in intellectual property and technology.