IP Associate: Patent Prosecution & Strategy

BCG Attorney Search; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a highly motivated Associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic counseling, with a strong technical background in engineering or computer science.

You will prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications, manage domestic and foreign portfolios, conduct patentability analyses, and provide strategic IP guidance to clients across diverse

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3–5 years of patent prosecution and IP counseling experience.
• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience in trademark prosecution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Manage domestic and foreign patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.
• Collaborate with clients across various industries and technologies.
• Provide strategic counseling on intellectual property matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Client service

Education

J.D.

Legal education

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks a highly motivated Associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic counseling, with a strong technical background in engineering or computer science.

You will prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications, manage domestic and foreign portfolios, conduct patentability analyses, and provide strategic IP guidance to clients across diverse