Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Nashville (TN); 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 seeks a Patent Agent in Nashville with a strong background in electrical engineering, computer science, and related software technologies. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, collaborating with clients to draft robust filings while performing patentability analyses and communications with the USPTO.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, USPTO registration, and a degree in EE/CS or physics.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

ML/AI

Neural networks

5G/6G

Autonomous driving

RF circuitry

Security/encryption

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Physics

Computer science 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 Nashville, TN. 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