Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Patent Agent to join its intellectual property team in Herndon, Virginia. The role operates in a hybrid environment balancing flexibility with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have USPTO registration, a technical degree, and 1–5 years of experience, with semiconductor or wireless tech background seen as a plus. You will work with attorneys, inventors, and clients through the patent prosecution process.

Qualifications

• US PTO registration required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field.
• 1–5 years of experience preferred.
• Semiconductors or wireless tech experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Review and revise foreign patent applications filed in the U.S.
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and conduct examiner interviews.
• Collaborate with attorneys, inventors, and clients throughout prosecution.
• Manage multiple matters with accurate time records.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's in EE/CS/Physics

Tools

USPTO filings

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join its intellectual property team in Herndon, Virginia. The firm offers a hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Review and revise foreign patent applications filed in the United States.
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and conduct examiner interviews.
• Collaborate with attorneys, inventors, and clients throughout the patent prosecution process.
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining accurate time records.

Requirements

• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 1 - 5 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with semiconductors and/or wireless communication technologies is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical discipline.

Certifications

• Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Technical writing and analytical skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills for managing multiple priorities.

Benefits

Collaborative, hybrid work environment supporting professional growth.