Life Sciences Patent Agent — Remote Prosecution & Strategy

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & parental leave

Commuter benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join the Prosecution & Counseling department in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on IP strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution for life sciences clients, with the option to work from the Washington, D.C.

office or remotely. The ideal candidate has at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, a Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry, and USPTO admission, plus strong communication and analytical skills for

Qualifications

• Strong scientific and technical research abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in patent application drafting and prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications.
• Prepare responses to USPTO office actions.
• Conduct examiner interviews and freedom to operate analyses.
• Perform scientific, technical, and legal research to support prosecution and portfolio strategy.

Skills

Scientific research abilities

Communication skills

Patent drafting & prosecution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join the Prosecution & Counseling department in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on IP strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution for life sciences clients, with the option to work from the Washington, D.C.

office or remotely. The ideal candidate has at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, a Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry, and USPTO admission, plus strong communication and analytical skills for