Mandarin-Speaking Patent Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Minimum ten paid holidays annually

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits: accident, life, dd

Wellness benefits and work flexibility

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Mandarin-speaking Patent Attorney to join its Seattle, WA office. The attorney will prepare and prosecute patents in computer-related tech, manage filings before USPTO and foreign offices, and coordinate with foreign associates.

Candidates must hold a JD and a CS or EE BS, be licensed to practice, and be fluent in Mandarin. The role emphasizes analytical rigor and cross-border patent strategy.

Qualifications

• JD degree and BS in CS or EE.
• Licensed to practice law.
• 3 years of IP attorney experience.
• Membership in a state bar association.
• Licensed to practice before the USPTO.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
• Knowledge of complex computer and electrical technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in computer-related technology fields.
• File and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign offices.
• Oversee patent application processes in jurisdictions including China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
• Direct foreign associates in English and Chinese on patent applications.
• Conduct invention disclosure meetings in Chinese and English.
• Review and evaluate complex invention disclosures and technical documents.
• Translate patent applications between Chinese and English.
• Perform prior art searches for patentability and validity.
• Advise and represent clients in private matters and before government agencies.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese fluency

Patent application processes

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A law firm seeks a Mandarin-Speaking Patent Attorney to join its Seattle, Washington office. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant city while contributing to a respected intellectual property practice.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in computer-related technology fields.
• File and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign offices.
• Oversee patent application processes in jurisdictions including China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
• Direct foreign associates in English and Chinese on patent applications.
• Conduct invention disclosure meetings in Chinese and English.
• Review and evaluate complex invention disclosures and technical documents.
• Translate patent applications between Chinese and English.
• Perform prior art searches for patentability and validity.
• Advise and represent clients in private matters and before government agencies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed to practice law.
• 3 years of experience as an IP attorney.
• Membership in a state bar association.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice before the USPTO.
• Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese.
• Knowledge of complex computer and electrical technologies.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law.
• Licensed to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
• Proficiency in patent application processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick leave.
• At least ten paid holidays annually.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance.
• Extensive wellness benefits and work flexibility.