Patent Agent/Technology Specialist

A law firm in Boston, is seeking a Patent Agent/Technology Specialist with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. The role involves representing a diverse clientele, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, in patent prosecution matters. The candidate will work closely with associates and partners, gaining extensive experience in patent strategy, drafting, prosecution, and diligence matters, with immediate client contact opportunities.

Duties:

• Represent a variety of technology companies in patent prosecution matters.
• Work one-on-one with associates and partners to develop patent strategies.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, or related fields.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Assist in due diligence investigations.
• Prepare responses to office actions and communicate with patent examiners.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical expertise as needed.

Requirements:

• Master's degree (M.S. or M.Eng.) in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Eligibility to take and pass the USPTO registration exam within one year of being hired.

Education:

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

Certifications:

USPTO registration preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution processes and procedures.
• Ability to develop and execute patent strategies.
• Strong technical background in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented approach to work.

This is one of our favorite firms. Founded on the intellectual and academic foundations of the law, this firm has a casual open door policy where lawyers are just as likely to be debating the constitutionality of a local statute and discussing the weather. Prominent lecturers and professors in the community, this firm's partners are truly excited about the practice of law, and instill that same feeling throughout the firm. With beautiful open offices, this firm's tries to be as progressive as possible when it comes to lawyers' lives (and remain profitable). Associates say that partners are truly accommodating in terms of hours and assignments, which is not to say that the lawyers here don't work hard. But, when a partner takes the time to tell an associate about a project well enough in advance to allow the associate to budget their time, the office environment can substantially improve. And so it is in this full service practice, where we believe some of the most exciting work is being done in the intellectual property arena.