Patent Agent or Associate in Electrical Engineering amp Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 in Houston, TX seeks a Patent Agent or Associate for its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution group. You will draft and prosecute patent applications, focusing on electrical engineering and software technologies, and collaborate with clients on strategy.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of patent experience, an engineering or CS degree, USPTO admission, and a JD with bar status for associates; strong writing and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file high-quality patent applications.
• Oversee patent preparation and prosecution processes.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of submissions.
• Collaborate with clients on patent strategies.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Academic achievement

Law/Engineering/Industry exp

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering 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 group in Houston, TX. 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.
• Collaborate with clients on patent strategies.

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

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

Benefits

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