Intellectual Property and Technology Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Phoenix, AZ is looking for a talented Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property & Technology practice. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with a minimum of five years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.

This role involves advising clients on patent strategies, drafting applications, and providing technical support across the practice, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Experience with software patents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Harvest inventions directly from clients.
• Advise clients on patent strategy and prosecution.
• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Support litigation efforts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent writing skills

Client-first mentality

Versatile across technologies

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property & Technology practice in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Computer 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 U.S. patent applications.
• Guide prosecution of foreign patent applications.
• Contribute to opinion work and client counseling.
• Support litigation efforts.
• Provide 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 clear communication of complex concepts.
• Client‑first mentality and team player.
• Excellent writing skills, both technical and beyond.

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Versatile across technologies; experience with software patents is a plus.
• At least five years as a patent agent at a law firm or in‑house.

Benefits

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