IP Technology Specialist - Tech/Semiconductor

1+ PQE · April 27, 2026 (3 months ago)

WilmerHale

1+ PQE · April 27, 2026 (3 months ago)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

Location

New York City

Overview

This is a Technology Specialist role in an Intellectual Property (IP) practice, working under attorney supervision.
Core responsibilities include patent prosecution, preparing patent applications, and responding to patent office communications.
Assist attorneys in client counseling, drafting patentability, validity, freedom to operate, and infringement opinions.
Support patent litigation by analyzing technical issues, reviewing patent file histories and technical literature, and assist with IP transactional matters.
Engage directly with inventors, conduct scientific journal and patent database searches, and prepare instructions for foreign counsel.
Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a specialized Semiconductor Engineering program. Industry experience and/or a PhD in semiconductor processing/manufacturing are preferred.
Candidates must possess strong academic credentials or prior work experience, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Prior patent law experience or USPTO registration is not required.
The role expects enrollment in an ABA-accredited evening law school, completion of a law degree within four years, and passing the USPTO patent bar exam to become a registered patent agent.
Opportunity to participate in the firm's summer associate program during the summer after the third year of law school, with an expectation to become an associate upon passing a state bar exam.
The firm offers a tuition reimbursement program for law school.
Annual salary ranges are: $130,000 (not in law school), $150,000 (1st year in law school), $160,000 (2nd year), $170,000 (3rd year), and $215,000 (4th year).
This position operates on a hybrid work model.

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