Patent Agent or Associate in Electrical Engineering amp Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; 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 seeks a Patent Agent or Associate to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution practice in Atlanta, GA. The role involves managing patent preparation and prosecution for a diverse client base, focusing on electrical engineering and software-related technologies.

Duties include drafting and filing high-quality patent applications, supervising patent preparation and prosecution, and ensuring timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics.
• USPTO admission required; JD and active bar for associates.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file high-quality patent applications.
• Oversee patent preparation and prosecution processes.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of submissions.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Excellent writing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Computer Engineering degree

Physics or Mathematics degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent or Associate to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution practice in Atlanta, GA. The role involves managing patent preparation and prosecution for a diverse client base, focusing on electrical engineering and software-related technologies.

Duties

• Draft and file high-quality patent applications.
• Oversee patent preparation and prosecution processes.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of submissions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics.
• Experience with graphics processing units, tensor processing units, accelerators, neural engines, and robotics circuitry and actuators is preferred.

Education

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in relevant fields.

Certifications

• Admission to the USPTO is required.
• JD and active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice for associate candidates.

Skills

• High level of academic achievement.
• Solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.
• Superb writing and communication skills.

Benefits

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