Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Patent Agent in Baltimore, MD to draft and file patent applications with the USPTO and respond to office actions. The role offers a hybrid remote option for flexibility and work-life balance.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, at least three years of drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications, and be registered to practice before the USPTO. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Minimum of three years of experience in drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential communications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under time constraints.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology to support work.

Responsibilities

• Write new patent applications for filing at the USPTO.
• Analyze and revise patent agreements; assist with appeals and reissues.
• Negotiate and draft patent agreements; prepare documents for filing.
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions.
• Perform patentability and freedom-to-operate searches.

Skills

Patent drafting

USPTO registration

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Baltimore, MD. The role involves preparing original patent applications, responding to office actions from the USPTO, and managing routine correspondence with the USPTO. The position offers a hybrid remote option for flexibility and work-life balance.

Duties

• Write new patent applications for filing at the USPTO.
• Analyze and revise patent agreements; assist with appeals and reissues.
• Negotiate and draft patent agreements; prepare documents for filing.
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions.
• Perform patentability and freedom-to-operate searches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Minimum of three years of experience in drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential communications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under time constraints.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology to support work.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry.

Certifications

• Registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in handling sensitive communications.
• Ability to work independently under deadlines.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote work option for flexibility and work-life balance.