Closing Date: 24th September, 2029

Description:

About the Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution Section
Our patent prosecution team takes our client's strongest innovations and efficiently crafts patents to obtain protections in mission-critical jurisdictions. We have a deep bench of associates, patent agents, and technical advisors to draft applications, respond to office actions, conduct examiner interviews, and perform freedom to operate studies. We help clients identify innovations, develop prosecution strategy, and ensure quality control – providing critical guidance to help clients succeed.

Responsibilities:
Mintz is looking for a Patent Agent with at least one year of patent prosecution experience to join the Boston, New York, San Diego, San Francisco or Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have a technology background in computer science or electrical engineering. Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following technologies: hardware and devices, software, database technology, artificial intelligence, wireless, and image and/or signal processing. Specific duties include:

Reviewing invention disclosure documents and conducting invention disclosure meetings
Conducting prior searches, reviewing references and analyzing patentability
Drafting patent applications
Reviewing USPTO office actions, formulating response strategies, conducting examiner interviews, and drafting and filing responses
Managing U.S. and foreign dockets
Analyzing patents in connection with due diligence and/or freedom to operate analyses

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm's published guidelines.

Qualifications:

USPTO admission is preferred
At least one year of patent prosecution experience, preferably involving artificial intelligence and/or machine learning, as well as one or more of the following technologies: software, hardware and devices, database technology, wireless technologies, and image and/or signal processing
A technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
Prior work experience in a law firm preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A high level of professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clients
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings