Patent Agent - Intellectual Property amp Technology

BCG Attorney Search; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search invites a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property & Technology practice in Short Hills, NJ. The successful candidate will draft and prosecute US patents, advise on disclosures and strategy, and support cross-functional clients with technology-driven IP needs.

Required: 5+ years as a patent agent, USPTO registration, and a strong technical background in EE or CS. Software patents experience is valued; education in engineering or computer science is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a patent agent at a law firm or in-house.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience with software patents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Harvest inventions directly from clients.
• Advise on invention disclosures, patent strategy, and prosecution.
• Evaluate cutting-edge technology for patentability.
• 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

Passion for tech

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong writing

Education

EE/CS degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property & Technology practice in Short Hills, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 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 paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses.