Associate - Intellectual Property

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

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Greensboro, NC seeks an Associate for its Intellectual Property Practice Group. The candidate should have 3-5 years' experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic counseling, with a strong technical background in engineering or computer science.

The role involves preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications, managing portfolios, conducting analyses, and providing strategic IP counsel to clients across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.

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

Strong writing

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Registration to USPTO

Technical engineering or CS degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Greensboro, 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, 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.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Familiarity with trademark prosecution.

Education

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Certifications

• Registration with the USPTO.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative and committed to outstanding client service.

Benefits

• Substantial client contact and opportunity to work on sophisticated intellectual property matters.
• Collegial and diverse work environment.
• Commitment to professional and personal development.