Intellectual Property Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles seeks a patent agent with 2+ years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering to prepare and prosecute patent applications related to emerging technologies. The role involves collaborating with inventors and attorneys to advance patent portfolios and protect intellectual property.

Responsibilities include drafting patent applications, performing novelty and clearance searches, and coordinating with attorneys to negotiate patent rights with the

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Strong technical and writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to technical detail.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

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

Patent drafting

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Physics

Tools

Data science credentials

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a patent agent with over two years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering for their Los Angeles, California office. The role involves collaborating with inventors and attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications related to 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.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.

Certifications

• Technical experience in data science, machine learning, AI, IoT, wireless communications, sensors, semiconductors, or optics is a plus.