Intellectual Property Patent Agent

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

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a patent agent with 2+ years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering to prepare and prosecute patent applications for emerging technologies.

You will identify inventions, conduct novelty searches, draft applications, and collaborate with attorneys to manage patent portfolios. Strong writing, communication, and attention to detail are essential, with proficiency in Microsoft Office expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Strong technical and excellent writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to technical detail.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.
• Certifications/Skills: data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, wireless communications, sensors, semiconductors, optics, or equivalent sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify inventions through technical discussions with inventors.
• Conduct novelty and clearance searches to distinguish inventions from current art.
• Draft comprehensive patent applications.
• Collaborate with attorneys to negotiate patent application rights with the Patent Office.
• Prepare reports and documentation to assist in managing patent portfolios.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent with over two years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering for their Chicago, Illinois office. The role involves collaborating with inventors and attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications for emerging technologies.

Duties

• Identify inventions through technical discussions with inventors.
• Conduct novelty and clearance searches to distinguish inventions from current art.
• Draft comprehensive patent applications.
• Collaborate with attorneys to negotiate patent application rights with the Patent Office.
• Prepare reports and documentation to assist in managing patent portfolios.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Strong technical and excellent writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to technical detail.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• EducationBachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.
• CertificationsSkillsTechnical experience in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, wireless communications, sensors, semiconductors, optics, or equivalent sectors is a plus.