Patent Prosecution (High Tech Or Mechanical Engineering) Technical Advisor

Pay scale: $100000- $140000

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Technical Advisor for its Intellectual Property team in Washington, DC. The role involves collaborating with clients and team members to protect innovative technologies through patent prosecution. Preferred office locations include Boston and DC.

Duties

• Collaborate with clients to understand and protect their technology.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct freedom to operate studies and analyze patents.
• Assess scientific literature and patent documents.
• Provide opinions on scientific data related to inventions.
• Conduct comprehensive searches for relevant scientific articles and patents.
• Perform in-depth analysis comparing inventions with existing discoveries.
• Identify essential elements of inventions.
• Compose detailed patent applications and responses to rejections.
• Conduct clearance studies for client products.
• Present ideas and provide feedback to colleagues.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Ability to present scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration in team settings.

Education

• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.

Certifications

• No specific certifications required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in conducting detailed research and analysis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

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Job ID: 435441