PATENT SPECIALIST

McCarter & English is seeking a Patent Specialist for our Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or a certificate from a professional/business/secretarial school, an interest in assisting our legal professionals in a vibrant patent practice in our Boston office, and a desire to work hard and to learn. Two+ years of Patent experience required. The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $90,000 annually depending on experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Assist patent prosecutors and staff with daily patent prosecution activities, including preparation and filing of patent applications, responses to Office Actions, declarations, assignments, terminal DISCLAIMERS, and other related patent prosecution support. Preparation of Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs) for attorney review, filing of IDSs, and ongoing IDS diligence in connection with patent portfolios filed in multiple countries. Drafting of client reporting correspondence relating to patent prosecution, for attorney review. Proactive monitoring of attorney patent prosecution dockets and reminders re: upcoming activities (and proactively preparing documents/correspondence for attorney review). Maintain client digital files relating to patent prosecution matters. Related Duties Update/maintain patent family tracking information (patent family trees, IPDAS, etc.) Conduct Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) patent filings and assist with related PCT patent prosecution issues

A minimum of two years of legal assistant experience in the patent field. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Comprehensive knowledge of USPTO patent filing and tracking systems (Patent Center) Familiarity with foreign patent office websites (e.g., European Patent Office, Canadian Patent Office, etc.) Comprehensive knowledge of MS office and familiarity with law firm document management systems (e.g., iManage) Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment Ability to type accurately and use a personal computer Excellent oral and written communication skills Benefits (if FTE requirements met): Firm-Paid : Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits. Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution. Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits : Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.