Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off and holidays

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent for a role based in Madison, WI, or Washington, DC. The position focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications across engineering tech sectors, including AI-related projects.

Candidates should have at least three years of law-firm experience, a USPTO patent agent registration, and strong communication and analytical skills. A collaborative, detail-oriented professional will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Three+ years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
• Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO.
• AI or Quantum Computing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute patent applications and respond to Office actions.
• Draft high-quality patent applications with detailed descriptions and figures.
• Conduct and analyze patent searches to identify prior art.
• Stay updated on developments in U.S. patent law and relevant technologies.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500–1700 hours per year.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational and time management

Teamwork and independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Madison, WI, or Washington, DC, with three or more years of experience. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications within the Technology, Manufacturing, and Transportation sectors.

Duties

• Prosecute patent applications, including responding to Office actions and communicating with Patent Examiners.
• Draft high‑quality patent applications with detailed descriptions and figures.
• Conduct and analyze comprehensive patent searches to identify prior art.
• Stay updated on developments in U.S. patent law and relevant technologies.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500‑1700 hours per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm environment.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Registered as a Patent Agent before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence or Quantum Computing is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Certifications

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

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Pre‑tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan program participation after meeting eligibility requirements.