Patent Agent with Korean Language Fluency

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan options

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to join the Prosecution & Counseling department in Washington, D.C. The role welcomes candidates who can work from the DC office or remotely, leveraging a strong technical background to handle prosecution for diverse clients.

Required are fluency in English and Korean (written and spoken), and a USPTO admission, plus a minimum of two years of law firm patent prep and prosecution experience. Bachelor’s in a technical field is required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Korean (written and spoken).
• Admission to the USPTO is required.
• Minimum of two years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English (fluent)

Korean (fluent)

Patent law experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/Math/Physics

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent fluent in both English and Korean (written and spoken) to join their Prosecution & Counseling department in Washington, D.C. This role is suitable 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 Washington, D.C. 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 of study.

Certifications

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

Skills

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

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Eligibility for 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.