Patent Agent or Associate in Electrical Engineering amp Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); 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 Seattle, WA seeks a Patent Agent or Associate to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution group. The role emphasizes drafting and prosecuting patents in EE and software fields, with an emphasis on strong communication and academic credentials.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of patent experience, USPTO admission, and JD with active bar status. This position offers opportunities in a leading law practice with a focus on technology patents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• USPTO admission is required.
• JD and active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice for associate candidates.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file high-quality patent applications.
• Oversee and manage patent preparation and prosecution.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of submissions.
• Work with a diverse client base focusing on electrical engineering and software-related technologies.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Academic excellence

Education

Electrical Eng

Computer Eng

Software Eng

Computer Science

Physics

Mathematics

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 Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant industry experience, and excellent communication skills.

Duties

• Draft and file high-quality patent applications.


• Oversee and manage patent preparation and prosecution.


• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of submissions.


• Work with a diverse client base focusing on electrical engineering and software-related technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in patent preparation and prosecution.


• Experience with graphics processing units, tensor processing units, accelerators, neural engines, and robotics circuitry.


• Admission to the USPTO is required.


• JD and active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice for associate candidates.

Education

Undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Superb writing and communication skills.


• Strong academic achievement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.


• Dental insurance.


• Life insurance.


• Disability insurance.


• Voluntary insurance including vision.


• 401(k) plan.


• Paid time off.