Technology Specialist (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Japanese Language Skills)

Fish & Richardson P.C.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans

Annual Technology Allowance

Back-up childcare and health initiatives

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. is looking for a technology specialist to join their top-ranked patent practice in Minneapolis. The role involves drafting patent applications, advising litigation teams, and collaborating with innovative clients on cutting-edge technologies.

With a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in English and Japanese, you'll thrive in our flexible hybrid work environment. This position offers significant responsibilities and career growth, supported by hands-on training.

Qualifications

• 2 plus years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered before the U.S. Patent & Trademark office.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications for innovative clients.
• Correspond with patent office about pending patent applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on technical expertise.
• Interview inventors about new ideas.

Skills

Strong English and Japanese language skills

Superior writing skills

Technical expertise in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Come join the #1 patent practice in the country as a technology specialist in any of our U.S. offices. This position plays an integral part of our Intellectual Property practice, and you can expect to work on cutting-edge technologies with top-tier clients from day one. At Fish you will learn from top practitioners in the field and get significant responsibility early on, with an unparalleled opportunity to grow through hands‑on training with top‑notch legal teams.

Fish has a legacy of working with the most innovative clients and influential industry leaders since 1878, and we boast one of the country's longest‑standing technology specialist programs. And, if your ambition includes becoming an attorney, our law school program is outstanding – we have attorneys throughout Fish who began their careers as technology specialists and have progressed to become leaders of the firm. You will find no other firm matches our technological depth, with diverse teams of technical experts working across all offices. Here you will find a creative, respectful and inclusive culture that values the diversity of people and allows ingenuity to thrive.

What You Will Do

• Draft patent applications for innovative clients, including descriptions and figures.
• Correspond with patent office about pending patent applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on your technical and scientific area of expertise.
• Interview inventors about new ideas.

Who You Are

• You have a bachelor's degree in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• You have strong English and Japanese language skills.
• You have an advanced degree (preferred).
• You have 2 plus years of patent prosecution experience.
• You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• You are registered before the U.S. Patent & Trademark office.

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $185,000. The salary offered will depend upon individual qualifications and experience.

Why Fish

• A flexible hybrid work environment.
• Award‑winning retirement and profit‑sharing plans with employer contribution.
• Annual Technology Allowance.
• A family‑friendly atmosphere with back‑up childcare, as well as health and wellness initiatives.
• Competitive pay with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.