Patent Agent - Technology

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its award-winning Intellectual Property Practice Group in Washington, D.C. This role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications, requiring expertise in electrical engineering or related fields. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and significant interaction with senior partners.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick leave, parental leave)

Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement plans

Technology allowances and domestic partner benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in patent prosecution or examination.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO or eligible to sit for the exam.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform patent searches and investigate inventorship issues.
• Draft patent applications and manage filings.
• Respond to U.S. and foreign office actions.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Prior art searching

Drafting patent applications

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor’s or higher degree in computer science

Bachelor’s or higher degree in software engineering

Job description

Job Overview:
A prominent global law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its award-winning Intellectual Property Practice Group. This role involves preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The ideal candidate will have expertise in electrical engineering or a related field, with significant experience in patent prosecution, especially in display and battery technologies. The position offers a hybrid work schedule (in-office/remote) and reports to an intellectual property partner, with daily interaction with the firm's partners.

Location:

• Washington, D.C. office

Duties:

1. Perform patent searches and investigate inventorship issues.
2. Review invention disclosures for patentability, novelty, and non-obviousness.
3. Evaluate prior art’s applicability to patent claims.
4. Draft patent applications and manage filings.
5. Convert provisional applications into utility applications, and manage foreign filings.
6. Respond to U.S. and foreign office actions.
7. Assist attorneys with patent prosecution strategies.
8. Conduct interviews with USPTO examiners and prepare appeals.
9. Prepare reexamination petitions, reissue applications, and IPR/CBM petitions.
10. Prepare client correspondence and meet with inventors.
11. Provide patent prosecution training and guidance.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, or related fields.
• At least 2 years of experience in patent prosecution or examination, focusing on electrical arts (display and battery tech preferred).
• Registered to practice before the USPTO or eligible to sit for the patent agent exam.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Skills:

• Expertise in patent prosecution and prior art searching.
• Ability to draft patent applications and manage filings efficiently.
• Familiarity with patent examination process and office actions.
• Ability to work independently and with senior attorneys.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick leave, parental leave).
• Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement plans.
• Bonuses and employee assistance programs.
• Technology allowances and domestic partner benefits.

Company Info:

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]