IP Patent Tech Advisor (Mech/EE/CS) - Hybrid

Direct Counsel; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Direct Counsel is seeking a Technical Advisor for the Intellectual Property -- Patent Prosecution team in Boston, MA or Washington, DC. The role involves patent drafting, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate studies for high-tech or mechanical engineering innovations.

Candidates should hold a degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, and be capable of presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.
• Ability to present complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess literature, patents, and applications in engineering fields.
• Draft patent applications and responses to rejections.
• Conduct searches and analyze scientific data related to inventions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to protect technologies.
• Present concepts and conclusions clearly to colleagues and clients.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies to obtain patent protection.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Job description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Technical Advisor for the Intellectual Property -- Patent Prosecution team in Boston, MA or Washington, DC. The role involves patent drafting, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate studies for high-tech or mechanical engineering innovations.

Candidates should hold a degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, and be capable of presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences.