Intellectual Property (IP) Technical Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patent searches to assess the novelty and patentability of computer architecture, artificial intelligence, and other computer science and computer engineering inventions.
• Conduct interviews with inventors to capture all required aspects of technologies submitted for the ORTA to make patenting recommendations.
• Collaborate with inventors and OGC to develop patent prosecution strategy.
• Work closely with OGC to prepare patent applications, including drafting specifications, drawings, and claims.
• Ensure technical accuracy of the subject matter in patent applications.
• Provide technical and legal research and analysis to assist OGC in support of NGA submissions pending before the USPTO.
• Afford assistance OGC with preparing responses to USPTO actions and docket management.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
• 5 years of experience related to the job responsibilities listed above with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or
• 3 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related field; or
• No years of experience with a PhD in a related field.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following:
• Computer architecture
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Deep learning
• Computer vision
• Software engineering
• Programming

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Demonstrated superior writing and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the Patent Laws, Manual of Patent Examining Procedure, and USPTO regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates located near NGA offices in either St. Louis, MO, or Springfield, VA.
• USPTO registration preferred.
• Submissions to technical journals and authoring white papers in computer science, engineering, or related fields.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and minimal supervision.