Patent Agent - Software Technologies

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A law firm in Seattle, WA is seeking a full-time USPTO-registered Patent Agent experienced in preparing and prosecuting software-related patent applications. Candidates with over three years of patent prosecution experience are preferred, with portfolio development and client counseling skills considered advantageous.

The role focuses on preparing and prosecuting software patents, developing patent portfolios, and providing strategic client counseling on patent matters.

Qualifications

• USPTO registration required.
• Minimum of three years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience in software technologies such as cloud, encryption, AI, bioinformatics, mobile apps, databases and networking.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute software-related patent applications.
• Develop and manage patent portfolios.
• Provide client counseling on patent-related matters.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Detail-oriented

Client counseling

Patent prosecution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE/Math/Phys

Tools

Cloud technologies

Security encryption

AI

Bioinformatics

Mobile applications

Databases

Networking

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time USPTO-registered Patent Agent in Seattle, WA, experienced in preparing and prosecuting software-related applications. Candidates with over three years of patent prosecution experience are preferred, with skills in portfolio development and client counseling considered advantageous.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute software-related patent applications.
• Develop and manage patent portfolios.
• Provide client counseling on patent-related matters.

Requirements

• USPTO Registration Number required.
• Minimum of three years of patent prosecution experience preferred.
• Experience in software technologies such as cloud, security encryption, AI, bioinformatics, mobile applications, databases, and networking preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.

Certifications

• USPTO Registration Number.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.