Technical Specialist

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Technical Specialist

The candidate will support lawyers on patent prosecution matters and specifically perform tasks including, analyzing invention disclosures, performing patent searches, drafting patent applications, preparing office action responses, and generating other documents in support of patent prosecution matters. Will draft patent applications and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO. Analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess an invention or issued patent. Draft detailed descriptions of inventions in precise legal terms (patent drafts), which form the basis for patents to be granted by patent offices in various parts of the world. Prepare information disclosure statements, declarations, and other patent prosecution related materials. Manage a US and foreign patent prosecution docket such that deadlines are met. Conduct interviews with examiners at the USPTO. Keep up to date with legal developments in the intellectual property field. Should have a Bachelor's degree in science or a technical field. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts is required. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Should have strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the most responsive and highest quality client service.

Company info

K & L Gates LLP
222 Second Avenue South Suite 1700
Nashville
Tennessee
United States 37201
Website : http://www.klgates.com