Patent Agent - High Tech

BCG Attorney Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent for its San Diego, CA office with a background in CS/EE/ME/ChE and at least one year of patent prosecution experience. USPTO admission is required and prior law-firm experience is preferred.

The role focuses on high-tech patent prosecution across hardware, software, AI, wireless, and image/signal processing technologies, with responsibilities spanning drafting, prior art review, and docket management.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Patent drafting

Communication skills

Education

CS/EE/ME/ChE background

USPTO admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent with expertise in high-tech patent prosecution to join their San Diego, CA office. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering, and at least one year of relevant experience.

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 required.


• At least one year of patent prosecution experience in technologies such as hardware and devices, software, database technology, artificial intelligence, wireless, and image and/or signal processing.


• Prior work experience in a law firm is strongly 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.

EducationBackground

• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or chemical engineering.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency in patent drafting and prosecution.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.