Quantum Information Patent Advisor
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff
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Job summary
MBHB, a leading IP law firm in Chicago, seeks a Technical Advisor or Patent Agent with deep quantum information science expertise. You will translate complex quantum concepts into robust patent applications and support attorneys in strategy and prosecution.
No prior legal experience is required; candidates should have a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field and be eligible for USPTO exam within one year. This role blends advanced tech with law in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or Master’s in physics, QIS, electrical engineering, math, or optics/photonics.
- Eligible to sit USPTO patent exam and become registered within 1 year.
- 0-5 years in this technical field with quantum tech focus.
- No prior legal experience required but interest in IP and patent law.
Responsibilities
- Draft and prosecute patent applications with attorney training.
- Provide legal and technical support, including opinions and arguments.
- Conduct thorough prior art searches and analyses.
- Collaborate with clients and inventors to understand technologies.
- Manage projects, deadlines, and deliverables independently.
- Apply creativity and innovation to improve patent strategies.
- Learn about the intersection of law and science.
- Mentor and develop junior team members over time.
Skills
Education
Job description
MBHB, a leading IP law firm in Chicago, seeks a Technical Advisor or Patent Agent with deep quantum information science expertise. You will translate complex quantum concepts into robust patent applications and support attorneys in strategy and prosecution.
No prior legal experience is required; candidates should have a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field and be eligible for USPTO exam within one year. This role blends advanced tech with law in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
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