Mechanical Patent Agent — Prosecution, Impact & Growth

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global collaboration

Career growth

Cross-office growth

Lateral integration support

Pro bono opportunities

Vacation award

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a mechanical engineering patent agent or technical advisor to join its patents team. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience and a strong mechanical engineering background, with USPTO registration or eligibility.

You will assist in patent prosecution, work with attorneys and clients, conduct technical research, and draft and review patent applications across automotive control systems, oil & gas tools, or medical devices.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered with the USPTO or eligible to register.
• Experience with automotive control systems, oil & gas tools, or medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patent prosecution and related tasks.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on patent matters.
• Conduct technical research and analysis.
• Draft and review patent applications.

Skills

Technical research and analysis

Patent application drafting

Collaboration and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a mechanical engineering patent agent or technical advisor to join its patents team. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience and a strong mechanical engineering background, with USPTO registration or eligibility.

You will assist in patent prosecution, work with attorneys and clients, conduct technical research, and draft and review patent applications across automotive control systems, oil & gas tools, or medical devices.