Patent Agent - High Tech

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Patent Agent for our Boston, MA office. You will work with a team to draft and manage patent applications, ensuring protection for clients' innovations in critical jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes experience in high-tech patent prosecution, collaboration, and meticulous document management in a fast-paced environment. USPTO preference, and a background in CS/EE strongly supported.

Qualifications

• USPTO admission preferred.
• 1+ year patent prosecution experience, ideally with AI/ML.
• Experience with software, hardware, databases, wireless tech, and image/signal processing.
• Technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Prior law-firm experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly professional and detail-oriented.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review invention disclosures and conduct invention disclosure meetings.
• Conduct prior searches, review references, and assess patentability.
• Draft patent applications.
• Review USPTO actions, prepare responses, and conduct examiner interviews.
• Manage U.S. and foreign dockets.
• Analyze patents for due diligence or freedom-to-operate analyses.

Skills

Written communication

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

CS/EE or related technical degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent with expertise in high-tech patent prosecution to join their Boston, MA office. The candidate will work with a team to draft and manage patent applications, ensuring protection for clients' innovations in critical jurisdictions.

Duties

• Review invention disclosure documents and conduct invention disclosure meetings.
• Conduct prior searches, review references, and analyze patentability.
• Draft patent applications.
• Review USPTO office actions, formulate response strategies, conduct examiner interviews, and draft and file responses.
• Manage U.S. and foreign dockets.
• Analyze patents in connection with due diligence and/or freedom to operate analyses.

Requirements

• USPTO admission is preferred.
• At least one year of patent prosecution experience, preferably involving artificial intelligence and/or machine learning.
• Experience with software, hardware and devices, database technology, wireless technologies, and image and/or signal processing.
• Technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Prior work experience in a law firm preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism in engaging with demanding clients.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities.
• Highly organized with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Education

Technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Certifications

• USPTO admission preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.