Patent Assistant Job at Beacon Hill (Quincy)

Patent Specialist

McCarter & English is seeking a Patent Specialist for our Newark, NJ office. The...

Location

United States , Newark

Salary:

50000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

McCarter & English

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of two years of legal assistant experience in the patent field
Must type a minimum of 70 words per minute
Comprehensive knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures
Comprehensive knowledge in the preparation of IP documents
e-filing with the USPTO
Comprehensive knowledge of effective proofreading techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of MS office
Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment
Ability to type accurately and use a personal computer
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the preparation of IP documents
e-filing with the USPTO and other offices
Prepare legal correspondence and proofreading to ensure accuracy
Answer telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate staff and take messages
Maintain attorney dockets and monitor deadlines
Process bills
proof billing sheets
review and edit bills
Arrange travel
process expenses

What we offer

Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Eligibility for discretionary bonus

Fulltime

Counsel, Technology & Patents

This position will support the Associate General Counsel, Technology and Privacy...

Location

United States , Deerfield

Salary:

140000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

Therma-Tru

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree required
Engineering or computer science degree strongly preferred
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and active licensure to practice law required
A minimum of two (2) years of legal experience in patent law
engineering or computer science/technology experience strongly preferred
Experience 'invention mining' with engineers and technologists and leveraging information into actions
Possesses sound judgment and a strong ethical framework
Requires creativity, strong analytical and organization skills
Persistent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage outside counsel for cost-effective delivery of legal services

Job Responsibility

Collaborate closely with the engineering team to identify patentable innovations and support the Technology and Privacy Team in developing and executing the company's patent strategy
Assist in drafting and revising technology agreements
Assist in patent prosecution decisions and determining appropriate patent claim scope
Perform preliminary patent clearance relevant to new product initiatives
Conduct legal research on patent law developments, intellectual property regulations, and assess how these affect the company's patent strategy
Assist the Associate General Counsel to gather documents and evidence and manage patent litigation
Work with the Privacy and Technology Team to prepare educational presentations on patent processes and strategies for engineering stakeholders and help increase patent awareness within the company
Work with cross functional business partners to facilitate responding to data security questions received from B2B customers
Work with business partners to facilitate compliance with and documentation of internal data security processes
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business partners, outside counsel and legal department members

What we offer

robust health plans
a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
product discounts
flexible time off benefits
adoption benefits
more
numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates

Fulltime

Patent Legal Assistant

A nationally recognized law firm in Seattle is hiring a Patent Legal Assistant t...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

60000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant
significant intellectual property experience an understanding of patent prosecution procedures
Experience handling multiple legal softwares and case management systems in a hybrid remote environment
Prior experience supporting multiple attorneys
Clear, professional, and proactive written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Opening new matters
Sending out engagement letters and invoices
Calendaring and communicating with docketing team
Preparing, proofreading and formatting legal documents, reports and communications
Navigating intellectual property software, case management software and keeping important documentation organized
Communicating updates to clients and retrieving necessary case information
Arranging travel, continuing education courses for attorneys and patent agents, maintaining attorney billable time and other executive assistant functions

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
401k with employer contributions
three weeks PTO and sick time
all court holidays paid
additional perks
potential for an end-of-year discretionary bonus

Fulltime

Patent Agent

For over 55 years, our Intellectual Property practice has been helping clients i...

Location

United States , Dallas; Chicago; Houston; New York; Washington; Palo Alto; San Francisco

Salary:

83000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

Baker McKenzie Italy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Admitted to the USPTO
2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience as a patent agent or technical advisor
Top academic credentials
Strong analytical ability
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to function and collaborate smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related science is required
Preference for candidates with a master's degree

Job Responsibility

Assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation
Draft patent applications and responses to office actions
Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions
Prepare responses to office actions and other USPTO communications
Study invention disclosures and prepare patent specifications
Perform prior art searches
Assist with litigation and transactional projects
Communicate with clients and foreign counsel

What we offer

Bonus eligible
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) based on number of hours worked

Fulltime

Patent Prosecution Specialist

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and ot...

Location

United States , Palo Alto; Salt Lake City; San Francisco; San Diego; Century City

Salary:

35.14 - 53.08 USD / Hour

Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate is preferred
Minimum 5 years of prior experience in a U.S. Patent Prosecution or Legal Assistant role, with intermediate knowledge of all stages of patent prosecution and USPTO requirements, including rules, deadlines, and procedures
Proficiency with U.S. and foreign patent office websites and the ability to research and locate data
Knowledge regarding a calendaring system is required and knowledge of Computer Packages Inc.'s (CPI) calendaring system is a plus
Strong knowledge of Microsoft products, database management systems, and electronic files
Strong desire to learn new tasks and technologies
Knowledge regarding aspects of patent prosecution and the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) System, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), European Patent Office (EPO), Orbit, foreign PTO sites, Electronic Filing System (EFS), and Patent Center databases
Ability to work well under pressure and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks simultaneously and demands and adapt to various practice management styles
Excellent analytical skills, with a strong ability to review and organize legal documents in complex legal matters
Ability to demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Handle complex filings for attorneys and staff and provides reliable suggestions and feedback
Strong familiarity with CFR, MPEP and other patent-related laws and regulations, and engage in research when required
Coordinate with IP professional staff, patent practitioners and clients with respect to assigned US patent prosecution matters
Communicate with clients, examiners, and other parties regarding status of applications and/or other related matters
Maintain close communication with US and foreign paralegals to ensure deadlines are met
Analyze correspondence received from USPTO to ensure accuracy of information for docketing purposes
provide timely reminders of upcoming dates
Prepare, e-file, and report filing of various legal documents maintaining structural and formatting requirements outlined the MPEP, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations, petitions, terminal disclaimers, etc.
Prepare, e-file and report handling of all associated formalities after filing new applications to include, but not limited to prepare formal documents such as Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Substitute Statements, and Assignments as required by each jurisdiction. Obtain required signatures and follow up with clients as needed
Report and handle all substantive USPTO actions with input from the Responsible Attorney, prepare draft amendments/responses to official actions, including Responses to Missing Parts, Report Notices of Allowance, address any inventorship/assignment issues, and prepare related paperwork (e.g., extensions, RCEs, corrected ADSs, name changes, maintenance fee addresses, etc.)

What we offer

Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance

Fulltime

IP Patent Associate

For over 55 years, our Intellectual Property practice has been helping clients i...

Location

United States , Dallas

Salary:

310000.00 - 435000.00 USD / Year

Baker McKenzie Italy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Mid-to-senior-level associate with patent experience, preferably focused on patent disputes
Engineering background essential
Texas Bar qualified or can demonstrate they can waive into the Texas Bar
Meaningful experience in patent matters
Skilled, collaborative, and hard-working professional

Job Responsibility

Support complex intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright, false advertising, unfair competition, and trade secret matters, as well as related licensing and commercial disputes
Assist with patent application drafting and transactional patent matters
Support patent prosecution and patent transactions practices

What we offer

Bonus eligible
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) based on number of hours worked

Fulltime

Lead Counsel, Product and IP

Come join our legal team to work on the most exciting legal, policy, and operati...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

231000.00 - 288750.00 USD / Year

Scale

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in intellectual property law at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department
JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred) in good standing
Ability to think strategically at a high level and from deep in the details
Ability to calibrate risk, distinguish business from legal risk, and communicate it clearly
Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to tackle projects large and small with a low-ego, collaborative approach
Ability to think quickly in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational and communication skills
Deep interest in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning technology, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams

Job Responsibility

Lead IP strategy for product development, embedding IP protection into the full product lifecycle from conception to commercialization
Partner with Research, Product, Engineering, Operations, Communications, and Marketing teams to mitigate IP risks in product development, data licensing, and open-source governance
Support management of Scale's worldwide IP portfolio including patents and trademarks
assist with patent prosecution and trademark registration and enforcement
Advise on third-party, synthetic, and open-source data and models, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements
design open-source governance policies
Support drafting and negotiation of commercial agreement provisions involving intellectual property
Provide counsel on machine learning, robotics, and other technical areas
Develop and deliver IP and data licensing training to enhance Scale's compliance culture

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
retirement benefits
a learning and development stipend
generous PTO
equity based compensation
commuter stipend

Fulltime

Assistant Counsel – Patent Attorney

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Assistant Counsel – Patent Attorney t...

Location

United States , Philadelphia

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in a state bar association
At least 3-5 years of experience handling patents or intellectual property matters
Proven interest and knowledge in corporate and commercial legal practices
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment combining remote and in-person collaboration
Strong analytical abilities, organizational skills, and time management expertise
Willingness to engage in a mix of intellectual property and corporate legal responsibilities

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute patent strategies, including filing and prosecuting patent applications
Provide guidance to business units on patentability and assess infringement risks for new product developments
Oversee the management of the company’s global patent portfolio and maintain the prosecution docket
Collaborate with research, development, and engineering teams to identify and protect patentable innovations
Perform analyses on freedom-to-operate and competitive landscapes to support business decisions
Draft and review various commercial agreements, such as confidentiality, licensing, supply, and distribution contracts
Deliver compliance training and contribute to the development and upkeep of the company’s compliance program
Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate development activities
Coordinate with external legal counsel and provide assistance with litigation matters when required

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Patent Assistant

Beacon Hill

Location:
United States , Quincy

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
April 11, 2026

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