Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP, a diversified regional law firm, has an immediate opening in its Boston office for a partner-level patent attorney with a background in electrical engineering. A generous percentage-based compensation arrangement is offered, ideal for a seasoned practitioner who desires to develop and grow a practice.
The primary responsibilities for this position include preparation and filing of patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications. Patentability searches and opinions and client counseling on matters of patentability are also integral aspects of the position. The ideal applicant will have experience in drafting infringement and invalidity opinions, as well as performing due diligence investigations. Experience with licensing and technology-based agreements is desired.
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To apply, please have five or more years practicing as a patent attorney. A degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required. The ideal candidate will have work experience in computer science, software, and/or hardware, as well as substantial experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications involving communications, networking, telecommunications systems, and computer systems. Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is mandatory; admission to the Massachusetts Bar is preferred. Candidates should have superior legal writing and computer research skills.
If interested, email Jennifer Treuhaft at: jtreuhaft@preti.com. (This email address has been updated.)
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts