Patent Agent — Prosecute Tech Patents (AI/Quantum)

BCG Attorney Search; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent in Madison, WI, or Washington, DC, with 3+ years of experience to prepare and prosecute patent applications in Technology, Manufacturing, and Transportation sectors.

You will prosecute applications, draft filings with detailed descriptions and figures, conduct prior art searches, and stay updated on patent law and relevant technologies while meeting a 1500–1700 hourly billable target.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Three+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Registered Patent Agent before the USPTO.
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence or Quantum Computing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute patent applications, including responding to Office actions and communicating with Patent Examiners.
• Draft high-quality patent applications with detailed descriptions and figures.
• Conduct and analyze comprehensive patent searches to identify prior art.
• Stay updated on developments in U.S. patent law and relevant technologies.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500 - 1700 hours per year.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Organizational/time management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent in Madison, WI, or Washington, DC, with 3+ years of experience to prepare and prosecute patent applications in Technology, Manufacturing, and Transportation sectors.

You will prosecute applications, draft filings with detailed descriptions and figures, conduct prior art searches, and stay updated on patent law and relevant technologies while meeting a 1500–1700 hourly billable target.