Associate - Intellectual Property

BCG Attorney Search; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; 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 in Columbia, SC seeks a highly motivated Associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group, focusing on patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic counseling for 3–5 years of experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engineering or computer science, be registered to practice before the USPTO, and enjoy a collaborative, client-facing environment with substantial responsibility.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of patent prosecution and IP counseling experience.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• USPTO registration to practice.
• Experience in trademark prosecution is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Columbia, SC. 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, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.
• Provide strategic intellectual property counseling to clients.
• Collaborate with clients across various industries and technologies.

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 Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (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.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative and committed to outstanding client service.

Benefits

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