Technology Specialist/Patent Agent

Boston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a technology specialist/patent agent 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. Searching literature and patent databases to determine the patentability of inventions. Drafting written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection. Writing patent applications. Preparing responses to communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Developing arguments for patentability to Patent Office Examiners. Reviewing 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 an advanced degree (Masters level) or equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a background that includes deep expertise in communications, radio frequency (RF) technologies, signal processing (analog and digital), analog/digital electronics and/or other hardware.

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.