Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco, CA seeks a Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent with a background in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering, and USPTO registration. The role supports the growth of the firm's patent development and strategy practice.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of patent prosecution experience and will draft and prosecute patent applications, conduct analyses, and collaborate with inventors and attorneys to develop protection strategies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patent prosecution

Drafting patents

Office actions

Patentability analyses

Due diligence

Freedom-to-operate

Licensing

Patent counseling

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Business judgment

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 San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering and be registered with the USPTO. This role supports the growth of the firm's patent development and strategy practice.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in technology-related fields.
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to develop patent protection strategies.
• Conduct prior art, patentability, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support IP due diligence and portfolio management matters.
• 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/vision insurance, and 401(k).