Patent Agent/Advisor Software/AI

BCG Attorney Search; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Law school tuition assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Long-term care benefits

Generous parental leave

Vacation and sick time accrual

10 paid holidays annually

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a highly motivated Patent Agent/Advisor with a background in software and artificial intelligence for its patent counseling and prosecution practice in Colorado. The successful candidate will conduct prior art searches, analyze technical documents, and draft patent applications.

Additional responsibilities include advising attorneys on technical issues and collaborating in litigation preparations.

Qualifications

• 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 preferred.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.
• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability analyses.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers for attorneys.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions.

Skills

Technical communication skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Scientific knowledge

Education

Degree in software, computer science, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Agent/Advisor with expertise in software and artificial intelligence to join their patent counseling and prosecution practice in Colorado. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in software, computer science, or a related field.

Duties

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers to assist attorneys in prosecution 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 strongly preferred.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.
• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Education

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

Certifications

• Eligibility for USPTO 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 and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Long-term care and backup care benefits.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Vacation and sick time accrual.
• 10 paid holidays annually.