Patent Agent Engineering

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple health care plan options

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for an experienced Patent Agent to join their Prosecution & Counseling department in Washington, D.C. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and a keen interest in intellectual property strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution.

The successful candidate will handle drafting and filing patent applications and responding to office actions. They must have a minimum of two years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

Benefits include multiple health care options, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of two years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications.
• Prepare responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) office actions.
• Conduct scientific, technical, and legal research to support prosecution.

Skills

Strong technical background in relevant fields

Ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities

Exceptional client service orientation

Education

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join its Prosecution & Counseling department in Washington, D.C. This role is ideal for a Patent Agent with a strong technical background interested in intellectual property strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution for a diverse client base, including major consumer products companies, academic institutions, and start-ups.

Duties

• Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications.
• Prepare responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) office actions.
• Conduct examiner interviews and perform freedom to operate analyses.
• Conduct scientific, technical, and legal research to support prosecution and portfolio strategy.

Requirements

• An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Minimum of two years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and an inquisitive nature with a strong work ethic.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners.
• A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and strategic approach to prosecution.

Education

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.

Certifications

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Strong technical background in relevant fields.
• Ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities.
• Exceptional client service orientation.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time and vacation time, parental leave.
• Commuter benefits, charitable matching gift program, well-being support.