Intellectual Property Associate - Technology

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for professional develop

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks an Intellectual Property Associate to join its IP team. The role involves patent prosecution and litigation work alongside a group of seasoned attorneys.

You will draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, develop IP portfolios, mentor junior associates, and contribute to pre-litigation due diligence. Qualifications include 2–4 years post-JD experience, USPTO admission, and admission in DC, NY, MA, or CA; a JD from an accredited school

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of post-JD experience in patent prosecution and IP litigation
• Admission to practice before the USPTO
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state/jurisdiction where the position is based (DC/MA/NY/CA)

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
• Develop and manage strategic IP portfolios for clients
• Provide mentorship and training to junior associates
• Conduct pre-litigation diligence
• Draft pleadings, conduct legal research, and prepare expert witnesses
• Engage in post-grant proceedings, such as inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews
• Participate in taking and defending depositions

Skills

Written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

JD from accredited law school

Electrical Engineering/CS background

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate to join its Washington, D.C. office. This role involves working on innovative patent prosecution and litigation matters alongside a team of seasoned attorneys.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.


• Develop and manage strategic IP portfolios for clients.


• Provide mentorship and training to junior associates.


• Conduct pre-litigation diligence.


• Draft pleadings, conduct legal research, and prepare expert witnesses.


• Engage in post-grant proceedings, such as inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews.


• Participate in taking and defending depositions.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of post-JD experience in patent prosecution and IP litigation.


• Admission to practice before the USPTO.


• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state/jurisdiction where the position is based (MA, NY, CA, or DC).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering required; preference for a graduate degree or industry experience in these disciplines.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.


• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.