Patent Prosecution Associate Electrical & Computer Technologies

A law firm seeks a patent prosecution associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Electrical & Computer Technologies practice in Boston. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading innovators in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and related areas. The position will involve preparing and prosecuting patent applications, as well as providing strategic advice to clients across diverse industries.

Duties:

• Collaborate with clients and inventors throughout all stages of the patent process.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. and internationally.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate, patentability, and infringement analyses.
• Assist with various patent-related projects as needed or requested.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution, ideally within the Electrical & Computer Technologies sector.
• Strong understanding of patent law, including preparation, filing, and prosecution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Proven experience with analyzing technical and legal aspects of patent applications.

Education:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Admission to or eligibility for admission in Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, D.C.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical information related to patent law.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs).
• Life insurance and access to an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with matching contributions and discretionary profit-sharing.
• Generous paid time off, including sick leave, vacation time, and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs.
• Commuter benefits, charitable matching gifts, and wellness support programs.

The firm specializes in intellectual property law with more than eighty years of IP practice expertise. A team of adept lawyers and other IP professionals comprise their legal practice. The corporate law office is headquartered in Massachusetts. There are fourteen practice areas such as cleantech, litigation, pharmaceutical and trademark-copyright. Practice industries and technologies are across-the-board. The law practice embraces diversity in the work force.