Patent Attorney (Software/AI)

HAMILTON, BROOK, SMITH & REYNOLDS, P.C.; Lincoln, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, a Massachusetts IP boutique with offices in Boston and Lincoln, seeks a Patent Attorney with a background in Software, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning or AI. You will draft and prosecute patents and collaborate with clients and colleagues in a dynamic IP practice. A J.D.

degree from an accredited law school with USPTO admission and at least one state bar is required. The salary range is $150,000–$200,000, with an hours-based bonus.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and USPTO admission required.
• Bar admission in at least one state.
• Experience with patent drafting and prosecution in software/tech fields.
• Master’s degree or relevant technical industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications related to software, networking, cybersecurity, ML, and AI.
• Advise clients and build relationships within a collaborative IP practice.
• Stay current on USPTO rules and patent office procedures.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Software

Networking

Cybersecurity

Machine Learning

AI

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Master's degree in a technical field (preferred)

Job description

Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, an intellectual property boutique with offices in Boston and Lincoln, Massachusetts, seeks a Patent Attorney with a background in Software, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, AI or related discipline. Candidates should have experience with patent drafting and prosecution. A master’s degree or relevant technical experience in industry is preferred.

Successful candidates will have outstanding writing and interpersonal skills, as well as strong academic credentials in relevant technical and legal areas. A J.D. degree from an accredited law school with admission to the USPTO and at least one state bar is required.

At our firm, you will be an integral part of a dynamic, highly respected IP practice. You will build strong relationships with colleagues and clients, advocate on behalf of clients at the leading edge of science and technology, and work in a collaborative team environment. The firm is committed to supporting the career development of all practitioners to prepare them to become future leaders of our practice.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000. The actual offer will be based on job-related factors, including but not limited to qualifications and experience. This range represents HBSR’s reasonable estimate of starting salary at the time of posting. This position is also eligible for an hours-based bonus.

HBSR does not offer visa sponsorship. All job openings are subject to data export control laws and regulations.

HBSR does not accept unsolicited agency referrals or submissions.

EOE

Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.