Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; 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 Chicago, IL seeks a patent agent for its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The ideal candidate will prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.

We value 2+ years of patent experience, USPTO admission, and collaboration with clients to draft filings, conduct analyses, and communicate effectively with teams. A degree in engineering, CS, or physics is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• USPTO admission required.
• Experience in machine learning, telecommunications, autonomous driving, RF circuitry, or hardware security preferred.

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 effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Patent drafting

Writing skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering or Physics degree

CS/Software Engineering degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and relevant experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

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 effectively with clients and team members.

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 admission required.

Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

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