Patent Technical Specialist

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Nixon Peabody as a Patent Technical Specialist!
H2: Become a Part of Our Dynamic and Innovative Team

Law firm Nixon Peabody is seeking a Patent Technical Specialist to join their team in multiple offices across the country, including Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC. This is a staff position with a hybrid work schedule available.

As a Patent Technical Specialist, you will have the opportunity to assist with patent research, application preparation and submission, and prosecution activities. You will also have the chance to develop and recommend patent strategies, utilizing your strong scientific background. This role will involve working closely with attorneys, staff, and other departments to ensure successful outcomes for clients.

At Nixon Peabody, we value the power of collective thinking and offer a dynamic and energizing environment for our team members. We believe in fast growth, connectedness, and providing training in business as well as law. Our rigorous standards ensure that you will be a part of a diverse and talented team.

If you are someone who is looking towards the future and wants to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Our ideal candidate for this position will have 0-3 years of patent experience, with a post-doctoral or other related experience being preferred. We are seeking someone with an advanced scientific degree (., .) or a Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline with relevant experience. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for this role, as well as the ability to maintain working relationships and manage multiple responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct literature and patent searching
- Review file histories of patents
- Analyze literature and patent databases to assess patentability
- Assist with prosecution of patent applications
- Prepare patent applications under attorney supervision
- Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

- 0-3 years of patent experience
- Advanced scientific degree or Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to maintain working relationships
- Sound judgement and inquiring disposition
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
- Sound scientific and technical knowledge

Salary Information (Annual):

- Chicago, IL: $98,949 to $150,943
- Washington, DC: $103,252 to $157,505
- Boston, MA: $103,252 to $157,505
- Los Angeles, CA: $103,252 to $157,505
- San Francisco, CA: $107,554 to $164,068

*Additional contingent compensation may be available based on factors such as work performance, location, experience, education, and qualifications. The salary range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and is subject to change.

Nixon Peabody is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our team. We comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, and consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. To comply with Federal law, we participate in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly-hired employees.

Join our team at Nixon Peabody and make a difference in the world of intellectual property. Apply now!

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Standard benefits package, additional contingent compensation based on factors such as work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications

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Patent research, patent application preparation, patent prosecution, literature searching, patent databases, patent strategies, scientific background, legal writing, legal research, communication, time management, attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving

Advanced scientific degree (M.S., Ph.D.) or Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline with relevant experience

Submit application through Nixon Peabody Careers page

Qualification and Experience 0-3 years of patent experience; Post-doctoral or other related experience preferred. Advanced scientific degree (M.S., Ph.D.); or Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline with relevant experience.

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