Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); 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 in Los Angeles seeks a patent agent with a strong background in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to join their Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, USPTO admission, and excellent writing and communication skills.

The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications in electrical and software-related fields. Candidates will collaborate with clients, analyze patentability, and interact with the USPTO to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Admission to the USPTO.
• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.
• USPTO registration.

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

Patent prosecution

Writing skills

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering / 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 Los Angeles, CA. 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

• Proficiency in patent prosecution for technologies such as machine learning, telecommunications, and autonomous driving.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• BenefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceLife insuranceDisability insuranceVoluntary insurance including vision401(k) planPaid time off