Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Raleigh (NC); 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 in Raleigh, NC to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The role emphasizes strong technical background, writing clarity, and client collaboration for patent applications in electrical engineering and software domains.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of patent experience, USPTO admission, and degrees in EE/CE/CS/physics or related fields.

Qualifications

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

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

Machine learning

Artificial intelligence

Neural networks

5G/6G telecommunications

Autonomous driving

RF circuitry

Hardware security

Encryption & decryption

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 Raleigh, NC. 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