Patent Technical Specialist

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Nixon Peabody as a Patent Technical Specialist
H2: Assist with Patent Research, Preparation, and Prosecution

Law Firm: Nixon Peabody
Job Title: Patent Technical Specialist
Job ID: 4018
Position: Specialist
Location: Multiple Offices
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
Open Date: Monday, March 25, 2024
Job Function: Staff

The Patent Technical Specialist position at Nixon Peabody offers a unique opportunity to utilize your strong scientific background in the field of Intellectual Property. This position involves conducting patent research, preparing and submitting patent applications, and assisting with patent prosecution activities under the supervision of firm attorneys.

At Nixon Peabody, we value collective thinking and offer a dynamic and energizing environment for our employees to thrive in. Our rigorous standards ensure that you will be part of a diverse team of top talent, with opportunities for fast growth, connectedness, and training in both business and law.

Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

- 0-3 years of patent experience, post-doctoral or other related experience preferred
- Advanced scientific degree (., .) or Bachelor's degree in technical discipline with relevant experience
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Technical writing skills
- Ability to maintain working relationships with others involved in legal matters
- Sound judgement and inquiring disposition
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
- Sound scientific and technical knowledge
- Awareness of key sources for case law and preparing arguments
- Basic understanding of patent prosecution procedures, requirements, and lifecycle
- Basic understanding of patent application structure and rules and guidelines within the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure
- Ability to conduct and evaluate basic patent and literature searches
- Ability to prepare key facts and observations for responses and opinions

Salary Information:

- 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

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on various factors. As this compensation is not yet calculable, the salary range listed above is an estimate of what Nixon Peabody expects to pay for this position at the time of posting.

Nixon Peabody is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We comply with Federal law and participate in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly-hired employees.

Join Nixon Peabody as a Patent Technical Specialist and be a part of a team that values your knowledge and expertise in shaping the future of Intellectual Property. Apply now and help us make a difference.

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Standard benefits package, additional contingent compensation based on various factors

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Patent Research, Patent Application Preparation, Patent Prosecution, Scientific Background, Literature and Patent Databases, Patent Strategies, Hybrid Work Schedule, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Communication, Technical Writing, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Legal Analysis, Patentability, Validity, Infringement, Patent Lifecycle, Patent Examining Procedure, Patent and Literature Searches, Legal Argumentation

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a scientific or technical discipline

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's or advanced degree in a scientific or technical discipline, 0-3 years of patent experience, post-doctoral or related experience preferred

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