Patent Prosecution Specialist

McCarter & English, LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm-Paid life and AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

McCarter & English, LLP in Boston, MA is seeking a Patent Specialist to support patent prosecution activities. The role requires at least two years of patent experience and a bachelor’s degree or professional certificate.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ($50,000–$90,000) depending on experience. Responsibilities include assisting patent prosecutors, preparing IDSs, drafting client communications, monitoring dockets, and maintaining electronic files.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of patent experience.
• Knowledge of USPTO Patent Center.
• Familiarity with foreign patent offices (e.g., EPO, Canadian Patent Office).
• Proficiency with MS Office and document management systems (e.g., iManage).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patent prosecutors and staff with daily patent prosecution activities, including preparation and filing of patent applications, responses, declarations, assignments, and related tasks.
• Prepare IDSs for attorney review and maintain IDS diligence across portfolios.
• Draft client reporting correspondence relating to patent prosecution.
• Monitor patent prosecution dockets and prepare documents for attorney review.
• Maintain client digital files relating to patent prosecution matters.
• Update patent family tracking information and conduct PCT filings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Typing accuracy

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or professional certificate

Tools

MS Office

iManage

Job description

McCarter & English, LLP in Boston, MA is seeking a Patent Specialist to support patent prosecution activities. The role requires at least two years of patent experience and a bachelor’s degree or professional certificate.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ($50,000–$90,000) depending on experience. Responsibilities include assisting patent prosecutors, preparing IDSs, drafting client communications, monitoring dockets, and maintaining electronic files.