Patent Agent or Associate in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 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 seeks a patent agent or associate to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution practice in San Francisco, CA. The candidate should have a strong academic background and hands-on patent experience in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.

The role requires drafting and filing high-quality patent applications, managing patent preparation and prosecution, and ensuring submissions are accurate and timely.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• USPTO admission is required.
• JD and active bar admission for associates.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file high-quality patent applications.
• Oversee and manage patent preparation and prosecution.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of submissions.
• Focus on electrical engineering and software-related technologies.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Patent drafting & prosecution

Education

JD

Electrical/CS 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 San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and relevant industry experience.

Duties

• Draft and file high-quality patent applications.
• Oversee and manage patent preparation and prosecution.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of submissions.
• Focus on electrical engineering and software-related technologies.

Requirements

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

Admission to the USPTO.

Skills

• Superb writing and communication skills.
• Ability to draft, file, and prosecute patent applications related to advanced technologies.

Benefits

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