Patent Agent/Advisor Software/AI

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance for patent agent

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance and AD&D

Long-term care and backup care

Parental leave and fertility benefits

Vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC is seeking a highly motivated Patent Agent/Advisor with expertise in software and AI to join its patent counseling and prosecution practice. The ideal candidate will have a degree in software, computer science, or a related field and substantial industry experience.

Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam is required. Responsibilities include prior art searches, drafting patent applications, and advising attorneys on technology issues for

Qualifications

• Degree in software, computer science, or a related field.
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Software

AI

Analytical

Teamwork

Education

CS degree

Job description

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 Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in software, computer science, or a related field and have substantial 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 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 expertise in software and AI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• Ten paid holidays annually.