Intellectual Property and Technology Patent Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for a skilled Patent Agent to enhance its Intellectual Property & Technology practice in Dallas, Texas. The suitable candidate will have a robust background in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields and at least five years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.

The role includes advising clients, evaluating technology, and supporting litigation efforts. Benefits include medical insurance, 401k, paid time off, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• Harvest inventions directly from clients.
• Advise clients on invention disclosures and patent strategy.
• Evaluate cutting-edge technology.
• Draft and prosecute US patent applications.
• Guide prosecution of foreign patent applications.
• Contribute to opinion work and client counseling.
• Support litigation efforts.
• Provide hands-on technical support across the practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Client-first mentality

Versatile across technologies

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a talented Patent Agent to join its dynamic Intellectual Property & Technology practice in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, with at least five years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.

Duties

• Harvest inventions directly from clients.
• Advise clients on invention disclosures, patent strategy, and prosecution.
• Evaluate cutting-edge technology.
• Draft and prosecute US patent applications.
• Guide prosecution of foreign patent applications.
• Contribute to opinion work and client counseling.
• Support litigation efforts.
• Provide hands-on technical support across the practice.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for technology and a collaborative spirit.
• Sharp attention to detail and a strategic mindset.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Client-first mentality and team player.
• Excellent writing skills, both technical and beyond.

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Certifications

Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

Adaptive and versatile across technologies. Experience with software patents is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses.