Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance (voluntary)

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a patent agent for its Seattle, WA office to support the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant industry experience, and excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications in electrical engineering and software domains, performing patentability analyses, and coordinating with clients and the

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to the USPTO required.
• Degree in electrical/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

ML/AI/NNs

Telecom tech (5G/6G)

Autonomous driving RF

Hardware security (encryption)

Education

Electrical/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 Seattle, WA. 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, such as 5G and 6G.
• Understanding of autonomous driving and RF circuitry.
• Proficiency in hardware and communications security, including encryption and decryption.

Benefits

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