Technology Specialist

1-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Austin, TX, is seeking a Technology Specialist to provide technical expertise and support in patent-related matters. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field and will assist the firm in patentability analyses, post-grant activities, and patent prosecution.

Duties:

• Perform patentability, freedom to operate, invalidity, and/or non-infringement analyses, including claim chart construction as applicable.
• Draft post-grant documents (., petitions, replies) outlining technical arguments.
• Advise post-grant and patent litigation teams based on your technical and scientific areas of expertise.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications for innovative clients.

Requirements:

• An advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field.
• 0-3 years of post-grant and/or patent prosecution experience preferred.
• Superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Admission to the . Patent & Trademark Office (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong technical and scientific knowledge in computer science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Analytical and research skills for patent analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to construct claim charts.
• Legal knowledge and understanding of patent law (preferred).

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