Patent Associate 2-6 Years Experience

BCG Attorney Search; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a patent associate to join its Intellectual Property Group in Des Moines, IA. The role offers a hybrid work environment and involves substantial patent prosecution, client counseling, litigation support, and IP due diligence across various technologies.

The candidate should have 2-6 years of patent prosecution experience, a strong technical background in electrical or mechanical engineering or related fields, excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills, and

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong technical background in electrical or mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex patent portfolios.
• Provide client counseling and freedom to operate analyses.
• Support litigation and conduct IP due diligence.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a patent associate to join its Intellectual Property Group in Des Moines, IA. The role offers a hybrid work environment and involves substantial patent prosecution, client counseling, litigation support, and IP due diligence across various technologies.

Duties

• Manage complex patent portfolios.
• Provide client counseling and freedom to operate analyses.
• Support litigation and conduct IP due diligence.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong technical background in electrical or mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong academic and professional credentials.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Registration to practice with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with ability to become licensed in Minnesota or Iowa.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee resource benefits, including counseling and coaching.
• Paid parental leave and parenting classes.
• Pre-tax parking and transportation options.
• Retirement plan with financial planning and 401k/Roth options.