Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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 seeks a patent agent to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution and must hold USPTO admission.

The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies, collaborating with clients, and conducting patentability analyses to protect innovations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• USPTO admission required.
• Experience in machine learning, telecommunications, autonomous driving, RF circuitry, or hardware security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.
• Collaborate with clients to understand and protect their innovations.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Draft and review technical documents and patent applications.

Skills

Excellent writing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

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 Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high academic achievement and possess relevant experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.
• Collaborate with clients to understand and protect their innovations.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Draft and review technical documents and patent applications.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Admission to the USPTO.
• Experience in machine learning, telecommunications, autonomous driving, RF circuitry, or hardware security preferred.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.

Certifications

• USPTO admission required.

Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance including vision
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off