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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Retirement and profit-sharing plans

Annual Technology Allowance

Family-friendly atmosphere with back‑u

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. seeks a technology specialist to support its leading patent practice in our U.S. offices.

You will draft patent applications, correspond with patent offices, and advise litigation teams while gaining hands-on training with top‑notch legal teams. You hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering, with strong English and Japanese skills and 2+ years of patent prosecution experience; an advanced degree is preferred and USPTO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong English and Japanese language skills.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• Registered before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Strong writing skills

Bilingual English/Japanese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in 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 that 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.

If you have a passion for science, engineering, and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.

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.