Associate - Intellectual Property

BCG Attorney Search; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial client contact

Work on sophisticated IP matters

Collegial and diverse environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search represents a law firm seeking an Associate for its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Myrtle Beach, SC. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution and IP counseling.

Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting US patent applications, managing domestic and foreign portfolios, and performing patentability and landscape analyses. The role offers substantial client contact and opportunities for strategic counseling.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Familiarity with trademark prosecution.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patent prosecution

IP counseling

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Myrtle Beach, SC. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in intellectual property, focusing on patent preparation, prosecution, portfolio management, and strategic counseling.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Manage domestic and foreign patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and landscape analyses.
• Provide strategic counseling on intellectual property matters.
• 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

• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and collaborative.
• Self-motivated with a commitment 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.