Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent in Jacksonville, FL to draft and file patent applications, respond to USPTO actions, and manage routine USPTO correspondence. Ideal candidates hold engineering/science backgrounds and USPTO registration, with interest in AI-assisted workflows.

The role emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills, deadlines, and self-motivation in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidential communications

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves preparing original patent applications, responding to office actions from the USPTO, and managing routine correspondence with the USPTO. The ideal candidate will have a background in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry, and a keen interest in patent application preparation.

Duties

• Write new patent applications for filing at the USPTO.
• Analyze and revise patent agreements; assist with appeals and reexaminations.
• Negotiate and draft patent agreements; prepare documents for filing.
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions.
• Conduct 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 communications effectively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under deadlines.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology for efficient work.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.

Certifications

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

Skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in handling confidential communications.
• Ability to work independently under time constraints.

Benefits

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