Patent Agent Engineering

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based compensation

Generous benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Patent Agent with an engineering background to join their Patent & Intellectual Property department in Boston, MA. This role involves advising clients on patent portfolios and leveraging technical knowledge for commercial success.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, prior firm experience, advanced engineering degree, and strong organizational skills. A generous benefits package and market-based compensation await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a patent agent or associate.
• Prior firm experience and USPTO registration.
• Excellent academic record and superior organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications.
• Prosecute patent applications in the US and direct global prosecution.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.

Skills

Strong technical background in engineering

Superior written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Advanced degree in engineering

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent with an engineering background to join their Patent & Intellectual Property department in Boston, MA. The role involves advising clients on patent portfolios, life cycle strategies, and due diligence, leveraging technical knowledge to drive commercial success.

Duties

• Draft patent applications.
• Prosecute patent applications in the US and direct global prosecution.
• Conduct freedom‑to‑operate searches and analyses.
• Perform IP landscape and due diligence analyses.
• Conduct invalidity and non‑infringement analyses.
• Counsel clients on prosecution strategy.
• Monitor competitor patent applications and file observations.
• Assist with contested cases at the US Patent Office or in US district court.
• Support agreements for licenses and research collaborations.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience as a patent agent or associate.
• Prior firm experience and USPTO registration.
• Advanced degree in engineering (Ph.D. preferred; master’s with substantial experience considered).
• Excellent academic record and superior organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and a creative IP perspective.
• Experience in litigation and/or post‑grant proceedings is a plus.

Education

Advanced degree in engineering.

Certifications

USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong technical background in engineering.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

Market‑based compensation and bonus opportunities. Generous benefits package.