Patent Agent or Associate in Electrical Engineering amp Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; 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 is seek­ing a patent agent or associate to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution practice group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting high-quality patent applications for a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of patent experience, USPTO admission, and an engineering or CS background. JD and bar admission are required for associates.

Qualifications

• 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 required for associate candidates.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file high-quality patent applications.
• Oversee and manage patent preparation and prosecution for a diverse client base.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of patent submissions.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Excellent writing

Project management

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Computer Science 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 Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and relevant experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

Duties

• Draft and file high-quality patent applications.
• Oversee and manage patent preparation and prosecution for a diverse client base.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of patent submissions.

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 required 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.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Benefits

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