Patent Agent - Intellectual Property amp Technology

BCG Attorney Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Discretionary bonuses

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Dallas, TX seeks a skilled Patent Agent with 5+ years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution. The candidate should have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields and be registered to practice before the USPTO.

Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting US patent applications, advising on invention disclosures and patent strategy, and supporting litigation and client counseling within the Intellectual Property &

Qualifications

• At least 5 years as a patent agent at a law firm or in-house
• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
• Experience with software patents is a plus

Responsibilities

• Harvest inventions directly from clients
• Advise clients on invention disclosures, patent strategy, and prosecution
• Evaluate cutting-edge technology
• Draft and prosecute US patent applications
• Guide prosecution of foreign patent applications
• Contribute to opinion work and client counseling
• Support litigation efforts
• Provide technical support across the practice

Skills

Patent drafting

Prosecution

US patent law

Excellent writing

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Technology enthusiasm

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a skilled Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property & Technology practice in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with at least five years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.

Duties

• Harvest inventions directly from clients
• Advise clients on invention disclosures, patent strategy, and prosecution
• Evaluate cutting-edge technology
• Draft and prosecute US patent applications
• Guide prosecution of foreign patent applications
• Contribute to opinion work and client counseling
• Support litigation efforts
• Provide technical support across the practice

Requirements

• At least 5 years as a patent agent at a law firm or in-house
• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
• Experience with software patents is a plus

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office

Skills

• Genuine passion for technology and a collaborative spirit
• Sharp attention to detail and a strategic mindset
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Excellent writing skills, both technical and general

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and holidays
• Discretionary bonuses