Junior Patent Agent - Tech & Strategy Focus (USPTO)

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

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.