Patent Agent / Technology Specialist

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Job Overview: A law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking a Patent Agent / Technology Specialist with a background in mechanical, biomedical, aerospace engineering, or related fields. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience and strong academic credentials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting patent applications, responding to office actions, and conducting examiner interviews.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to strategize and develop patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
• Assist in patent litigation matters, including invalidity and infringement analysis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, biomedical, aerospace engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education and Certifications:

• M.S. or M.Eng. in a relevant field preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• Completing the USPTO registration exam within one year of being hired (if not already a registered patent agent).

Skills:

• Proficiency in conducting patent prosecution activities.
• Knowledge of patent laws and regulations.
• Ability to conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in drafting patent applications and responses.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306