Patent Agent - Electrical

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Work-life programs

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco, CA, seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property and Technology Division. The role involves drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and supporting freedom-to-operate and due diligence reviews.

You will coordinate with foreign counsel, maintain client portfolios, collaborate with partners and legal staff, and meet a 1650 billable hour yearly target.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket.
• Experience collaborating with legal teams and clients in a law firm or IP setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and globally prosecute patent applications.
• Coordinate with foreign law firms for patent filings.
• Maintain client patent portfolios and manage deadlines.
• Collaborate with partners and legal staff on patent matters.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1650 per year.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property and Technology Division in San Francisco, CA. The role involves drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and assisting with freedom to operate and due diligence assessments.

Duties

• Draft and globally prosecute patent applications.
• Coordinate with foreign law firms for patent filings.
• Maintain client patent portfolios and manage deadlines.
• Collaborate with partners and legal staff on patent matters.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1650 per year.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket.
• Ability to collaborate with legal teams and clients.
• Law firm or in-house IP experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field.

Certifications

• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for various leaves.
• Work-life programs and employee discount program.