Technical Advisor (Patent Group)

Patent Prosecution - Technical Advisor or Patent Agent (High-Tech) - BOS

About the Intellectual Property - Patent Prosecution Section

Our patent prosecution team takes our client's strongest innovations and efficiently crafts patents to obtain protections in mission-critical jurisdictions. We have a deep bench of associates, patent agents, and technical advisors to draft applications, respond to office actions, conduct examiner interviews, and perform freedom to operate studies. We help clients identify innovations, develop prosecution strategy, and ensure quality control - providing critical guidance to help clients succeed.

Responsibilities

is seeking a technical advisor or patent agent with a technology background in computer science, computer engineering and / or electrical engineering to join our team in Boston. Candidates should have patent prosecution experience in one or more of the following technologies : hardware and devices, software, database technology, artificial intelligence, wireless, and image and / or signal processing. Specific duties include :

• Reviewing invention disclosure documents and conducting invention disclosure meetings
• Conducting prior searches, reviewing references and analyzing patentability
• Drafting patent applications
• Reviewing USPTO office actions, formulating response strategies, conducting examiner interviews, and drafting and filing responses
• Managing U.S. and foreign dockets
• Analyzing patents in connection with due diligence and / or freedom to operate analyses

Qualifications :

is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000. This position is bonus eligible.

offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000