Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent to join its Patent Development & Strategy practice in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and be registered with the USPTO.

Duties include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, collaborating with inventors and attorneys to develop strategies, conducting prior art and patentability analyses, and supporting IP due diligence and portfolio management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years patent prosecution experience.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting US and international patent applications.
• Experience preparing responses to Office Actions and conducting patentability analyses.
• Prior experience in a law firm or in-house IP environment preferred.
• Experience with due diligence, opinions, and related patent counseling work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in technology-related fields.
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to develop patent strategies.
• Conduct prior art, patentability, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support IP due diligence and portfolio management.
• Assist attorneys with client counseling and strategic patent matters.

Skills

Analytical & writing skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Electrical Engineering / Computer Science degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent to join its Patent Development & Strategy practice in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and be registered with the USPTO.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in technology-related fields.
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to develop patent strategies.
• Conduct prior art, patentability, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support IP due diligence and portfolio management.
• Assist attorneys with client counseling and strategic patent matters.

Requirements

• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications.
• Experience preparing responses to Office Actions and conducting patentability analyses.
• Prior experience in a law firm or in-house IP environment preferred.
• Experience with due diligence, opinions, and related patent counseling work is a plus.

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Certifications

Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Sound business judgment and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.