Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Atlanta, GA seeks a patent agent to handle prosecution in electrical engineering and software-related technologies. You will draft and prosecute patent applications, engage with clients to understand inventions, and coordinate with the USPTO to advance filings.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of patent experience, USPTO admission, and a strong technical background in EE, CS, or physics, paired with excellent writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to the USPTO is required.
• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their inventions and draft patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Communicate with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding patent applications.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering/CS/Physics degree

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant industry experience, and excellent writing and communication skills.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their inventions and draft patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Communicate with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding patent applications.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Admission to the USPTO is required.

Education

Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Experience with patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Knowledge of machine learning, telecommunications, autonomous driving, RF circuitry, and hardware security.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance including vision401(k) plan
• Paid time off