Intellectual Property Analysts

Intellectual Property Analysts

A growing PA-based intellectual property consulting firm seeks Intellectual Property Analysts with various levels of experience.

We are currently evaluating candidates for our planned summer 2006 Center City Philadelphia expansion. Doylestown-based positions may also be available.

Primary duties will include:
Planning and execution of patent mining activities.
Working with clients to determine areas of interest.
Development of targeted searches to retrieve patents and applications with high potential.
Review of patents to determine claim scope and quality.
Analysis of patent claims in relation to products and prior art.
Communicating results, in a professional manner, to senior analysts and clients.

Successful candidates will have broad familiarity with a wide array of technologies. Particular experience with complex Internet/web application development, video and audio, automotive electronics, medical devices, satellite navigation, or telecommunications would be helpful.

Requirements:
M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Five (5) years Engineering / R&D experience required.
Strong communication skills.
Strong understanding of networking and communication technologies.
The successful candidate will be required to take and pass the USPTO Registration Exam (Patent Bar) during the first year of employment.
A demonstrated interest in intellectual property is preferred.

This is a demanding environment where only a highly motivated, detail-oriented person will succeed.

Health care benefits and company-sponsored 401(k) provided. Send resume -and- salary requirements. No phone calls, please.

Compensation will depend upon credentials and experience.

See http://www.techpats.com/ for more details.
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