Mid-level Patent Agent

A reputable law firm in Boston is seeking a highly qualified Mid-level Patent Agent with a strong academic background, substantial law firm or industry experience, and exceptional writing and communication skills. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in electrical engineering or computer science, possess admission to the USPTO, and have at least 4 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience. This role involves working on patents related to electrical engineering, software, data science, AI, networking technologies, and machine learning, with a focus on network security and hardware security.

Duties:

• Conduct patent searches and analyses to assess patentability.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the areas of electrical engineering, computer science, software-related technologies, data science/AI, networking technologies, and machine learning.
• Provide legal advice on patent strategy and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to gather necessary information for patent applications.
• Analyze and respond to office actions from the USPTO.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Solid understanding of patent laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in patent prosecution related to electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Knowledge in data science/AI, networking technologies (with a focus on network security), and machine learning.
• Familiarity with hardware security.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with inventors, attorneys, and clients.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficient in patent search and analysis tools.
• Familiarity with patent portfolio management.

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