Experienced Patent Agent/Technical Specialist

barnes; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg is seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Technical Specialist in Indianapolis, capable of handling deep AI concepts. Your role will involve assisting with patent applications, managing patent portfolios, and collaborating with legal teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience and a strong technical background. This includes a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, with a preference for a Master’s. This position offers a chance to work in an engaging, innovative setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with deep AI concepts is significant.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or intent to sit for the patent bar within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
• Support the development and management of patent portfolios.
• Conduct technical research related to inventions and patentability.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly for documentation.
• Collaborate to protect innovative ideas.
• Stay current on advancements in AI.

Skills

Technical capability in deep AI concepts

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Good character

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg seeks an experienced Patent Agent or Technical Specialist with 3+ years of experience with deep AI concepts to support our growing needs across multiple practices. We offer the opportunity to work on innovative projects in artificial intelligence within a collaborative team environment focused on next-generation technology. This position can be based in either our Chicago, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis offices

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred
2. At least 3 years’ experience with deep AI concepts is a significant asset, technical capability is our highest priority
3. Must demonstrate strong technical skills, initiative, good character, and interpersonal skills
4. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or intent to sit for the patent bar within 12 months of being hired as a technical specialist

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications in technology-driven industries
2. Support the development and management of patent portfolios
3. Conduct technical research and analysis related to inventions, prior art, and patentability
4. Communicate technical concepts clearly for legal documentation and correspondence
5. Collaborate with attorneys, clients and inventors to understand and protect innovative ideas
6. Stay current on advancements in deep AI concepts, including review of relevant white papers

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.