Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary insurance including vision/

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Charleston, SC seeks a patent agent to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant industry experience, and excellent writing and communication skills.

You will prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies, collaborate with clients to draft applications, and perform patentability analyses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to the USPTO is required.
• Experience in ML, telecom, autonomous driving, RF circuitry or hardware security is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.
• Collaborate with clients to understand inventions and draft patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Communicate with the USPTO regarding patent applications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent & collaborative

Education

Electrical/Computer/Software Eng or CS or Physics degree

USPTO registration (certification)

Job description

Job Overview

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a patent agent to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Charleston, SC. 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.
• Experience in machine learning, telecommunications, autonomous driving, RF circuitry, or hardware security preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

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