Patent Agent

Full-time

No

JOB SUMMARY

Law Firm seeks a Technology Specialist/Patent Agent/Associate to 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.


RESPONSIBILITIES

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 . 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



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An advanced degree (Master’s level) or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, or a related field, with a background that includes a deep expertise in software including programming, machine learning, networking, process control, and/or other applied technologies.


SALARY & EXPERIENCE

Salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Previous experience in a law firm or patent prosecution is preferred, but not required.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a professional office environment. The law firm currently operates on a hybrid work schedule, but encourages regularly scheduled presence in the office environment, as this is an important and expected component of this position.


OTHER INFORMATION

The law firm fully complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against any qualified applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, marital, parental or veteran status, or disability as well as any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Current regulations relating to the deemed export of certain information and technologies with which we and our clients work require us to limit access to citizens of the United States and United States permanent residents. If you do not currently meet this status requirement, we cannot consider your application for employment at this time.


Law Firm is seeking a Technology Specialist/Patent Agent/Associate to join the team. The successful 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.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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 . 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


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An advanced degree (Master’s level) or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, or a related field, with a background that includes a deep expertise in software including programming, machine learning, networking, process control, and/or other applied technologies.


SALARY & EXPERIENCE

Salary for this position will depend on experience and qualifications. Previous experience in a law firm or patent prosecution is preferred, but not required.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a professional office environment. The law firm currently operates on a hybrid work schedule, but encourages regularly scheduled presence in the office environment, as this is an important and expected component of this position.


OTHER INFORMATION

The law firm fully complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against any qualified applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, marital, parental or veteran status, or disability as well as any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Current regulations relating to the deemed export of certain information and technologies with which we and our clients work require us to limit access to citizens of the United States and United States permanent residents. If you do not currently meet this status requirement, we cannot consider your application for employment at this time.


Law Firm is hiring a Technology Specialist/Patent Agent/Associate to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Reviewing technical disclosures and participating 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

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Technical Disclosures, Patent Applications, Responses to USPTO, Patent Office Examiner Arguments, IP Due Diligence

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Qualification and Experience Advanced degree (Master's level) or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, or a related field

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