About this role
Job title: Technical Specialist
SLW Has World-Class Clients and Career Opportunites to Match
JOIN US At SLW, we're passionate about innovation and the role intellectual property plays in shaping the future. Explore our full-time roles—Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Technical Specialist—and Summer 2025 Internships for law students and engineering students (San Jose only for engineering).
Full-Time | San Jose (In Office)
Who We’re Looking For
- Graduates with B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in engineering or related fields
- Excellent technical writing and analytical skills
What You'll Do
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Draft and assist in prosecuting patent applications
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Perform patentability analyses and summarize complex technical concepts
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Support office action responses and portfolio strategy
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Growth at SLW
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Mentorship and structured training
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Support toward USPTO registration; potential law school pathways
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance; long- and short-term disability
- 401(k); tuition reimbursement; CLE/training funds
- Monthly parking; home computer; cell phone allowances