IP Technology Specialist - Tech/Semiconductor

About the role

Technology Specialists in WilmerHale's intellectual property ("IP") practice are involved in a wide variety of types of work supervised by attorneys, including patent prosecution, client counseling, opinions, patent litigation and IP transactional matters.

Responsibilities

• Work with inventors
• Prepare patent applications and replies to communications from patent offices during the patent application process
• Conduct scientific journal and patent searching on Internet databases
• Prepare letters of instruction to foreign counsel for foreign counterparts to U.S. patent applications
• Aid lawyers in the preparation of patentability, validity, freedom to operate and infringement opinions
• Aid lawyers in reviewing file histories of patents and technical literature
• Assist with analyses of issues that arise in patent litigation
• Adhere to a standard of ethics
• Participate in special projects and other duties assigned

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a specialized Semiconductor Engineering program
• Prior experience: Industry experience and/or a PhD in semiconductor processing/manufacturing experience preferred

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Patent prosecution
• Client counseling
• Opinions
• Patent litigation
• IP transactional matters

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program for law school
• Summer associate program participation opportunity
• Option to take and pass the USPTO patent bar examination

Pay

• Level Salary Not in School: $130,000
• 1st Year in School: $150,000
• 2nd Year in School: $160,000
• 3rd Year in School: $170,000
• 4th Year in School: $215,000

Schedule

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status. This position is open to direct applicants only. Search Firm submissions will not be accepted.