Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (Master's or Ph.D. preferred)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational abilities
High attention to detail
Self-motivated with a strong initiative
Interpersonal skills for effective communication
Research and problem-solving expertise
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Understand historical and recent developments in technology
Analyze applicable standards in technology
Evaluate technology embodiments and assess patent infringement
Examine patents and related terms in litigation
Conduct research and analysis for patent invalidity
Educate litigation teams about relevant technology and patents
Benefits
Hybrid remote work option for better work-life balance
Excellent company-provided benefits
Supportive work environment focused on employee rights and data protection
Full Job Description
Overview
McGuireWoods is seeking a Technical Advisor to join our firm's Commercial Litigation - Patent group. The Technical Advisor will assist patent litigation teams in analyzing and understanding computer-related technology at issue in various patent litigation matters.
Responsibilities
Understands the historical and latest developments in the specific and related areas of technology.
Analyzes and understands standards applicable in the specific and related areas of technology.
Analyzes embodiments of the specific and related areas of technology, including use of products, methods, and services by clients, and provides analyses relating to patent infringement and non-infringement.
Analyzes patents in the specific and related areas of technology, including patents and patent families at issue in litigation, and provides industry definitions for specific terms in the patents.
Performs research and analyzes patents and other prior art in specific and related areas of technology, including for invalidity purposes.
Conveys knowledge and teaches litigation teams about technology, products, services and patents at issue.
Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; a Master's Degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Planning and organizational skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Self-motivated.
High level of initiative.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to respond effectively to employees and management and handle sensitive and/or confidential communications.
Excellent research and problem solving skills.
Ability to work under time restraints and deadlines.
Ability to analyze and conclude.
PC skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
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About McGuireWoods
McGuireWoods LLP is a US-based international law firm. Their largest offices are in Richmond, Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina and Chicago, Illinois.
