Technical Advisor/Patent Agent

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Advisor/Patent Agent to join their team in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, with additional experience in litigation, opinions, licensing, patent due diligence, and/or trademark matters. The candidate must possess excellent communication and research skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions.
• Work closely with attorneys for patent preparation and prosecution.
• Draft instructions to foreign patent agents in response to office actions.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of products and technical developments.
• Conduct patentability studies and draft related assessments.
• Provide technical support for opinions, diligence projects, and litigation.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Meet deadlines and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activities, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of engineering and/or research experience.
• Excellent communication and research skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS), Mechanical Engineering (ME), or a related field.
• Master’s Degree or similar advanced degree desired.
• Registration with the USPTO.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality deliverables and respond to correspondence efficiently.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Ability to foster positive work relationships and comply with firm policies and practices.
• Capability to engage in both physical and sedentary activities required for the job.