Technology Specialist (Video Compression)

Fish & Richardson P.C.; Chicago (IL); 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

Family-friendly atmosphere with back-up childcare

Competitive pay with rich benefits package

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. is hiring a Technology Specialist for its Chicago office, offering a unique opportunity to draft patent applications and collaborate with leading technology experts in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have a strong background in video compression technologies, an advanced degree in computer science or electrical engineering, and 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. The role promises competitive pay ranging from $100,000 to $185,000, along with a rich benefits package including comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Background in video compression technologies

Experience with standard-essential patents related to video coding standards

Superior writing skills

Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Education

Advanced degree in computer science or electrical engineering

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.

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 the 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 strong background and experience in video compression technologies.
• You have experience with standard‑essential patents related to video coding standards such as MPEG, HEVC, AV1, etc. (preferred).
• You have an advanced degree in computer science or electrical engineering or commensurate work experience in the field.
• You have 2+ 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