Patent Law

Pegasystems Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent to 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.

Responsibilities:
? 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:
? Strong technical writing/software patent drafting skills (min. 10-15 patent applications in the software field)
? 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 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

Sphere of Influence:
Company-wide for all IP issues with a special focus on patents 

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 software patent prosecution experience is required. Prior experience as a patent examiner and/or IP transactional experience is highly desirable

Travel Requirements:
Minimal, infrequent travel 

Contact:
Please apply directly to michael.arasi@pega.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts