Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); 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 is seeking a patent agent in Houston, TX, to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The candidate should have a strong academic background and experience in electrical engineering or software-related technologies, with an emphasis on clear technical writing and effective communication.

Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting analyses, and liaising with the USPTO.

Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning, AI, and neural networks.
• Knowledge of telecommunications tech including 5G and 6G.
• Understanding of autonomous driving and RF circuitry.

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

ML/AI/NN experience

5G/6G tech

Autonomous driving

Hardware security

Encryption

Education

Electrical/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 Houston, 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.