Patent Agent with Korean Language Fluency

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts / health-s

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York, NY seeks an experienced Patent Agent fluent in English and Korean to join the Prosecution & Counseling group. You will draft, file, and prosecute patent applications and advise clients on IP strategy across diverse technologies.

The role offers flexibility to work from the New York office or remotely, requires USPTO admission and at least two years of law firm patent experience, and emphasizes delivering exceptional client service with a strategic, creative

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Korean (written and spoken).
• USPTO admission required.
• Minimum of two years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Interpersonal skills to work with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications.
• Prepare responses to USPTO office actions.
• Conduct examiner interviews and perform freedom to operate analyses.
• Conduct scientific, technical, and legal research to support prosecution and portfolio strategy.

Skills

English-Korean fluency

USPTO admission

Patent preparation & prosecution

Legal research

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / computer science / mathematics / physics or related field

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent fluent in both English and Korean to join their Prosecution & Counseling department in New York, New York. This role is ideal for a Patent Agent with a strong technical background interested in intellectual property strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution for diverse clients. The position offers flexibility to work from the New York office or remotely.

Duties

• Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications.
• Prepare responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) office actions.
• Conduct examiner interviews and perform freedom to operate analyses.
• Conduct scientific, technical, and legal research to support prosecution and portfolio strategy.

Requirements

• Fluency in both English and Korean (written and spoken).
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Minimum of two years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and an inquisitive nature with a strong work ethic.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners.
• A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and strategic approach to prosecution.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.

Certifications

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Strong technical background in relevant fields.
• Ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time and vacation time, parental leave.
• Commuter benefits, charitable matching gift program, well-being support.