IP Tech Specialist (CS/EE): Patent Prosecution

WilmerHale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WilmerHale's Technology Specialists in the IP practice contribute to patent prosecution, counseling, opinions, and litigation support, collaborating with inventors and counsel. The role emphasizes reading software source code (C, C++, Python, Verilog) and synthesizing technical documents to inform legal strategy.

Successful candidates hold a bachelor’s plus an advanced degree in CS/EE, with a Master’s required and Ph.D. preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and an advanced degree in CS/EE or related discipline.
• Master's degree required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience reading and analyzing software code (C, C++, Python, Verilog).

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and analyze software source code and technical docs.
• Assist attorneys with patent prosecution, opinions, and analyses.
• Support patent-related research and preparation of materials.

Education

Bachelor's degree and advanced degree in CS/EE

Master's degree required

Ph.D. preferred

Code reading and analysis

C/C++

Python

Verilog

Tools

Code analysis tools

Job description

WilmerHale's Technology Specialists in the IP practice contribute to patent prosecution, counseling, opinions, and litigation support, collaborating with inventors and counsel. The role emphasizes reading software source code (C, C++, Python, Verilog) and synthesizing technical documents to inform legal strategy.

Successful candidates hold a bachelor’s plus an advanced degree in CS/EE, with a Master’s required and Ph.D. preferred.