High-Tech Patent Agent: Drafting & Prosecution

BCG Attorney Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent for its San Diego, CA office with a background in CS/EE/ME/ChE and at least one year of patent prosecution experience. USPTO admission is required and prior law-firm experience is preferred.

The role focuses on high-tech patent prosecution across hardware, software, AI, wireless, and image/signal processing technologies, with responsibilities spanning drafting, prior art review, and docket management.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review invention disclosures and conduct meetings.
• Conduct prior searches, review references, assess patentability.
• Draft patent applications.
• Review USPTO actions, draft and file responses.
• Manage U.S. and foreign dockets.
• Analyze patents for due diligence and freedom-to-operate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Patent drafting

Communication skills

Education

CS/EE/ME/ChE background

USPTO admission

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent for its San Diego, CA office with a background in CS/EE/ME/ChE and at least one year of patent prosecution experience. USPTO admission is required and prior law-firm experience is preferred.

The role focuses on high-tech patent prosecution across hardware, software, AI, wireless, and image/signal processing technologies, with responsibilities spanning drafting, prior art review, and docket management.