Patent Counsel / Agent Cambridge, Mass

Patent Counsel/Agent

Job Purpose:
Assist Senior IP Counsel in providing IP thought leadership by strategically developing and maintaining company's patent portfolio with an eye towards supporting the company's business objectives.

Key Result Areas:
Work closely with Pegasystems' technical, legal and business team members in the process of researching, generating and evaluating new patent ideas for the patent portfolio
Assist with developing and implementing patent strategies
Prepare and prosecute US and foreign patent applications, freedom to operate and validity evaluations, and technology related agreements
Oversee and manage the work of outside patent and IP counsel
Assist with researching competitor products/portfolios
Assist with researching and evaluating potential patent acquisition targets
Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required

Functional Expertise:
Passionate about, and have a good understanding (including current and historical knowledge of products, standards, and technical literature) of, software technology and innovation in that field
Superior English written and oral communication skills
Strong technical writing/patent drafting skills
Strong research and analysis skills along with an interest in legal issues concerning patents
Training or practical experience with patent classification systems and/or patent search tools (e.g., Innography, Thomson IP) is strongly desirable.
Possesses the appropriate level of technical/functional expertise and knowledge
Understands and applies procedures, regulations, and policies related to areas of specialized expertise
Utilizes technology-based tools and processes
Continuous learning and development
Customer service orientation
Results oriented
Behavioral and Interpersonal:
Adaptability and Flexibility
Listening
Communication
Role modeling
Team work
Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Level of Education:
Preferred registered patent attorney or agent with at least an undergraduate degree in Computer Science
Type of Experience and Minimum Number of Years:
2-3 years of patent prosecution experience is required. Prior experience as a patent examiner and/or IP transactional experience is highly desirable
Please apply directly to michael.arasi@pega.com

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.