Prosecution and Counseling Associates in Quantum Computing

Job Overview

A law firm seeks junior to senior-level associates with expertise in quantum computing to join the Electrical & Computer Technologies group in their Prosecution & Counseling department, based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Duties

• Collaborate with clients and inventors throughout the patent process.
• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. patent applications for complex quantum computing technologies.
• Draft responses to office actions and make strategic patent application decisions.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate, infringement, and patentability analyses.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• Knowledge of quantum computing, with a preference for photonic quantum computing, quantum error correction, and quantum computing architectures.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the USPTO.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in teams.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Expertise in quantum computing technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health saving accounts.
• Life insurance and employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with match and profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick and vacation time, and parental leave.
• Commuter benefits and charitable matching gift program.
• Well-being support and additional perks.

The firm specializes in intellectual property law with more than eighty years of IP practice expertise. A team of adept lawyers and other IP professionals comprise their legal practice. The corporate law office is headquartered in Massachusetts. There are fourteen practice areas such as cleantech, litigation, pharmaceutical and trademark-copyright. Practice industries and technologies are across-the-board. The law practice embraces diversity in the work force.