Slater Matsil - Patent Law Careers

Helping Change the Future, One Project at a Time

Slater Matsil, LLP is a globally-focused Intellectual Property (IP) boutique of technology minded individuals. We maintain a client-centric perspective, whether we are discussing technology with inventors in the design room, developing IP strategies with management in the board room, or advocating for our clients' rights in the courtroom. Our blue chip client list includes many of the world's largest electronics and telecommunications companies, and several of North America's pre-eminent law firms, who look to us for our unique combination of legal and technical expertise.

Emerging Technologies Need Your Expertise

Your engineering and technical knowledge is a great asset to the patent law industry where you can capitalize on your skills while expanding your understanding of a diverse range of sophisticated technologies. This career path offers significant benefits over traditional research and development (R&D) jobs including broad exposure to emerging technologies, acquiring specialized legal expertise, better compensation and unlimited expansion of your technical strengths and abilities.

Patent Development Engineer Positions and Internships Available

Are you innovative and driven with a passion for protecting the groundbreaking ideas that fuel global progress and prosperity? We are seeking engineering and technical rock stars to help secure intellectual property for some of the world's most trailblazing companies and emerging technology innovations. The position involves all aspects of patent development including preparation and prosecution. If you offer the following, we want to talk to you:

• Graduate degree, preferably a Ph.D., in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, material science, or other related engineering fields
• Significant R&D experience in industry/academia
• Recognized technical leadership
• Excellent communication (verbal and writing) skills

Benefits of Joining the Slater Matsil Team

At Slater Matsil, your science and technology expertise is highly valued. Over 50% of our patent professionals have advanced degrees and many were previous inventors. Currently, we have 10 Ph.D. level professionals who are inventors on 42 patents. We support your continued academic and career growth including attending law school, if that is the path you desire. We offer:

• Positive work culture
• Flexible billable hours
• High-growth career path with competitive pay
• Great suburban location near Dallas city central offers low-cost living