Experienced Patent Agent/Technical Specialist

barnes; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg is searching for an experienced Patent Agent or Technical Specialist to support our innovative AI projects within a collaborative environment. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies within our diverse practices.

Located in either Chicago, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis, the role requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience in deep AI concepts. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience with deep AI concepts is a significant asset.
• 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 U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Support the development and management of patent portfolios.
• Conduct technical research and analysis related to inventions, prior art, and patentability.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly for legal documentation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and inventors.

Skills

Technical skills

Good character

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

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.