Patent Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time in-office position

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a patent associate in Houston, TX with 3–6 years of patent law experience and a degree in electrical engineering. The successful candidate will handle substantive patent drafting and work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues to advance client portfolios.

Admission to practice before the USPTO is required. This in-office role offers opportunities to draft, review, and strategize across patent portfolios within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of patent law experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their inventions.
• Provide strategic advice on patent portfolios.

Skills

Patent drafting

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent associate with 3-6 years of experience to join their team in Houston, TX. The position requires a candidate with a degree in electrical engineering and admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The role involves substantive patent drafting and offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively.

Duties

• Draft and review patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their inventions.
• Provide strategic advice on patent portfolios.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of patent law experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Proficiency in patent drafting.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Full-time in-office position.