Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a patent agent to join the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The ideal candidate has strong writing and communication skills and a solid technical background.

Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications in electrical engineering and software, performing patentability analyses, and communicating with the USPTO. Admission to the USPTO is required; 2+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to the USPTO.
• 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 draft patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Communicate with the USPTO regarding patent applications.

Skills

ML/AI

5G/6G tech

Autonomous driving RF

Security encryption

Education

EE/CE/CS/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 Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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 insuranceDental insuranceLife insuranceDisability insuranceVoluntary insurance including vision401(k) planPaid time off