Patent Agent/Advisor Software/AI

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance & AD&D

Long-term care coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a motivated Patent Agent/Advisor in Chicago to join its patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. A degree in software, computer science, or related field and strong industry experience are preferred.

The role involves analyzing prior art, drafting patent applications, and advising on technology issues for depositions, with a focus on AI/ML-related innovations.

Qualifications

• Degree in software, computer science, or a related field.
• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.
• Broad scientific knowledge in CS or electrical engineering; AI/ML knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate.
• Analyze patents and papers to assist attorneys in prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions.

Skills

Technical communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Degree in software / computer science

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Agent/Advisor in Chicago to join their patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have a degree in software, computer science, or a related field, and possess substantive industry experience.

Duties

Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Analyze patent and scientific papers to assist attorneys in prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions. Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions.

Requirements

• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Broad scientific knowledge in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning is strongly preferred.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.

Eligibility

• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Education

• Degree in software, computer science, or a related field.

Certifications

• Meet requirements for registration as a patent agent.

Skills

• Technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Scientific knowledge in computer science or electrical engineering.

Benefits

• Law school tuition assistance for patent agent candidates.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults and parental support benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• Ten paid holidays each year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.