Patent Agent - Mechanical

BCG Attorney Search; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Medical savings accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Work-life programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in St. Louis seeks an experienced Patent Agent to draft and prosecute US and foreign patent applications, assess patentability, and support due diligence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in patent preparation and prosecution, manages prosecution docket, and collaborates with partners and staff. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and USPTO registration are required; opportunity to coordinate with foreign law firms and maintain client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket.
• Ability to collaborate with partners and legal staff.
• Law firm or in-house IP experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and globally prosecute patent applications.
• Coordinate with foreign law firms for filing foreign patent applications.
• Maintain client patent portfolio and manage deadlines.
• Collaborate with clients for document processing and legalization.
• Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing Licenses.
• Delegate tasks effectively to paralegals or legal assistants.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Docket management

Collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property and Technology Division in St. Louis. The successful candidate will draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications, provide patentability assessments, and assist with freedom to operate and due diligence assessments.

Duties

• Draft and globally prosecute patent applications.


• Coordinate with foreign law firms for filing foreign patent applications.


• Maintain client patent portfolio and manage deadlines.


• Collaborate with clients for document processing and legalization.


• Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing Licenses.


• Delegate tasks effectively to paralegals or legal assistants.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.


• Experience managing patent prosecution docket.


• Ability to collaborate with partners and legal staff.


• Law firm or in-house IP experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field.

Certifications

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.


• Independent thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.


• Medical savings accounts.


• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program.


• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.


• Short- and long-term disability benefits.


• Generous paid time off for various leaves.


• Work-life programs and employee discount program.