Technology Specialists support intellectual property matters by analyzing technical disclosures, interviewing clients, researching patent literature, assessing patentability, drafting patent applications, responding to USPTO communications, developing patentability arguments, and reviewing patents for due diligence. The role requires an advanced degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field and regular office presence.
JOB SUMMARY
Technology Specialists 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 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 to communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office;
- Developing arguments for patentability to Patent Office Examiners; and
- 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 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit, stand, and walk for the majority of a work day
Communicate with others verbally and in writing
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Presence in the office environment during regularly scheduled hours is an important and expected requirement of this position.
OTHER INFORMATION
We fully comply 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.
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