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Patent In Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

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LS Patent Counsel

Burlington, MA · On-site

$147K - $220K/yr

External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Ready to grow? You've learned the patent basics. Now you're ready for the next level. Building deep understanding of the business. Working ...

LS Patent Counsel

Burlington, MA · On-site

$147K - $220K/yr

External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Ready to grow? You've learned the patent basics. Now you're ready for the next level. Building deep understanding of the business. Working ...

Requirements Candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer ... S. and foreign patent prosecution. Prior firm experience and registration with the USPTO is ...

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What is the difference between Patent In vs Patent Examiner?

AspectPatent InPatent Examiner
Required CredentialsPatent law knowledge, technical background, patent law degree or technical degreeTechnical background, law knowledge optional but beneficial, patent law training provided
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, patent firms, corporate legal departmentsPatent offices, government agencies, patent examination units
Employer & Industry UsageLaw firms, corporations, patent agenciesGovernment patent offices, patent agencies

Patent In professionals typically work in legal or corporate settings, focusing on patent applications and legal processes, while Patent Examiners work within government patent offices, reviewing patent applications for novelty and compliance. Both roles require technical knowledge, but Patent In often emphasizes legal expertise, whereas Patent Examiners focus on technical assessment within the patent system.

Patent Agent or Junior/Patent Associate (Biomedical Eng/Material Chemist)

Scismic

Boston, MA • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Scismic is supporting the growth of a Boston-based law firm. Their clients extend across the US and many foreign countries and include Fortune 500 companies, public and private companies, PE/VC firms, financial institutions and wealthy individuals.

We are seeking the following:
  • Level I and II patent agent with a strong technical background in biomedical engineering or materials science
  • 1st to 4th-year associate with a strong technical background in biomedical engineering or materials science

Job Functions / Responsibilities
  • Drafting patent applications.
  • Prosecuting patent applications in the US (including replies to Office actions, examiner interviews, and appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board) and directing prosecution worldwide.
  • Conducting freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
  • Conducting IP landscape analyses.
  • Conducting IP due diligence in the context of an asset purchase or securities offering.
  • Conducting invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
  • Counseling clients on prosecution strategy.
  • Surveilling competitor patent applications and filing observations at the US Patent Office.
  • Assisting with contested cases at the US Patent Office (e.g., inter partes review, post-grant review) or in US district court.
  • Assisting with agreements (e.g., for licenses, research collaborations, research services).
Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred; will consider a master’s degree with substantial industry experience); strong technical background in biomedical engineering or materials science. (Engineering work in medical devices, diagnostics, and related areas, as well as bio/medical software and other AI applications or Materials science geared towards battery technology and inorganic chemistry)
  • 3-6 years of experience as a patent agent or patent associate.
  • Prior firm experience and registration with the USPTO.
  • An excellent academic record and superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral).
  • A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and entrepreneurial perspective on IP.
  • Experience in litigation and/or post-grant proceedings is a plus.
Schedule
The Firm is currently operating in a hybrid model, with the requirement that everyone should be in the office at least four days per week. This schedule is subject to change dependent on Firm, department, and client needs, and will be routinely evaluated.


Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future).