Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a patent agent in Raleigh, North Carolina, with 2+ years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications for emerging technologies, collaborating with inventors and attorneys.

Responsibilities include identifying inventions, performing novelty searches, drafting applications, negotiating with the Patent Office, and supporting portfolio management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Strong technical skills and excellent writing abilities.
• Exceptional attention to technical detail.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Identify inventions through technical discussions with inventors.
• Perform novelty and clearance searches to distinguish inventions from current art.
• Draft comprehensive patent applications.
• Negotiate the scope of rights with the Patent Office.
• Prepare reports and support documentation for patent portfolio management.

Skills

Experience in CS/EE

Strong writing abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or higher in EE/CE/CS/Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent in Raleigh, North Carolina, with over two years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering. This flexible location role involves collaborating with inventors and attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications for emerging technologies.

Duties

• Identify inventions through technical discussions with inventors.
• Perform novelty and clearance searches to distinguish inventions from current art.
• Draft comprehensive patent applications.
• Negotiate the scope of rights with the Patent Office.
• Prepare reports and support documentation for patent portfolio management.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Strong technical skills and excellent writing abilities.
• Exceptional attention to technical detail.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.

Certifications

• CertificationsSkillsTechnical experience in data science, machine learning, AI, IoT, wireless communications, sensors, semiconductors, or optics is a plus.

Benefits