Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 Dallas seeks a patent agent to join the 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.

Duties include preparing and prosecuting patent applications in EE and software, collaborating with clients to draft filings, and performing patentability analyses.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.
• Admission to the USPTO.

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 USPTO regarding patent applications.

Skills

Machine learning

Artificial intelligence

Neural networks

5G/6G tech

Autonomous driving

RF circuitry

Hardware security

Encryption/Decryption

Education

Electrical/Computer Eng; CS or Physics 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 Dallas, TX. 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.

Education

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

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and neural networks.
• Knowledge of telecommunications technologies, including 5G and 6G.
• Understanding of autonomous driving and RF circuitry.
• Proficiency in hardware and communications security, such as encryption and decryption.

Benefits

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