Electrical Engineering Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & vision

HSA

401K

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Employee assistance

Identity theft protection

FSA

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Hartford seeks a patent agent with an electrical engineering degree to draft and prosecute patent applications globally in the electrical arts, serving Fortune 100 clients, startups, universities, and government labs. You will collaborate with clients to understand their innovations and advise on portfolio development, while managing multiple projects and deadlines. Requires USPTO registration and 2–10 years in patent law.

Qualifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• 2–10 years of relevant patent law experience.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications globally in the electrical arts.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their technical innovations.
• Provide strategic advice on patent portfolio development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent with a degree in electrical engineering to join their team in Hartford. The successful candidate will work with a diverse client base, including Fortune 100 companies, startups, universities, and government research institutions.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications globally in the electrical arts.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their technical innovations.
• Provide strategic advice on patent portfolio development.

Requirements

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• 2-10 years of relevant experience in patent law.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering.

Certifications

• Registered Patent Agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Health package including dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401K Plan (vested).
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Whole Life Insurances.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care).