Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 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 is seeking a patent agent in Kansas City, MO to support its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The role requires a degree in engineering or CS and USPTO registration, with 2+ years in patent prosecution.

The successful candidate will prepare and prosecute patent applications, collaborate with clients, and perform patentability analyses to secure robust IP protection.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• USPTO registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.
• Collaborate with clients to understand and protect their intellectual property.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.

Skills

Machine learning

Artificial intelligence

Neural networks

Telecommunications

Autonomous driving

Hardware security

Encryption

Education

Electrical engineering/Computer engineering/Software engineering/Computer science/Physics

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Kansas City, MO. 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 and protect their intellectual property.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (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, including 5G and 6G technologies.
• Understanding of autonomous driving and radio frequency circuitry.
• Proficiency in hardware and communications security, such as encryption and decryption.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Disability and voluntary insurance, including vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.