Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent with a strong background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and USPTO registration. The role supports the Patent Development & Strategy practice by drafting and prosecuting patent applications, developing strategies with inventors, and performing patentability analyses.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of patent prosecution experience, and prior law firm or IP environment familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience required.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent apps.
• USPTO registration required; prior law firm or IP environment experience preferred.

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

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering/CS degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent to join its Patent Development & Strategy practice in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and be registered with the USPTO to support the growth of the firm's patent practice.

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 intellectual property environment preferred.
• Experience with due diligence, opinions, freedom-to-operate analyses, licensing, 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 of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.