Associate - Intellectual Property

BCG Attorney Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial client contact

Sophisticated IP matters

Collegial and diverse work environment

Professional and personal development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a qualified Associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic counseling experience, with a strong technical background in engineering or computer science.

This role offers substantial client contact and opportunities to work on sophisticated IP matters alongside a collegial and diverse team, with a focus on high-quality service and professional growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling.
• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience in trademark prosecution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Manage domestic and foreign patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide strategic intellectual property counseling.
• Collaborate with clients across various industries.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Intellectual property counseling

Patent preparation

Technical background in engineering/CS

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic counseling, with a strong technical background in engineering or computer science.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Manage domestic and foreign patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide strategic intellectual property counseling.
• Collaborate with clients across various industries.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling.
• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience in trademark prosecution is preferred.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

USPTO registration.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and collaborative.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to client service.

Benefits

• Substantial client contact.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated intellectual property matters.
• Collegial and diverse work environment.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.