Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; 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 is seeking a patent agent to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science patent prosecution practice in Wilmington, Delaware. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background and excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, collaborating with clients, performing patentability analyses, and communicating with the USPTO.

Qualifications

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

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

Strong analytical

Excellent writing

Excellent verbal communication

Independent and collaborative

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 Wilmington, DE. 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.
• Experience in machine learning, telecommunications, autonomous driving, RF circuitry, or hardware security preferred.
• Admission to the USPTO is required.

Education

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

Certifications

USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

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