Patent Associate 2-6 Years Experience

BCG Attorney Search; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Counseling services

Coaching services

Parental leave

Parenting classes

Parking benefits

Transit benefits

401k plan

Roth options

Financial planning

Job summary

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

The candidate should have 2–6 years of patent prosecution experience with a strong technical background in electrical or mechanical engineering, excellent communication, and writing skills, plus a J.D.

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.
• Strong academic and professional credentials.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patent prosecution

Engineering background

Analytical skills

Communication & writing

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 Minneapolis, MN. 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 skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

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.