Patent Associate 3-6 Years Experience

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Associate for its New York City office. The role requires 3-6 years of patent law experience and an aptitude for building and protecting client IP portfolios.

You'll interface with the USPTO, draft documents, and collaborate with attorneys and clients on complex IP strategies. A JD and strong writing/analytical skills are essential, with admitted USPTO or eligibility to take the Patent Bar.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of patent law experience.
• USPTO admission or eligible to take the Patent Bar.
• Excellent academic performance.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to develop and protect intellectual property portfolios.
• Interface with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Negotiate settlements related to intellectual property disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.

Skills

Patent law

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Engineering/CS background preferred

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Associate with 3-6 years of experience for its New York City, NY office. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic intellectual property team, leveraging their expertise to support clients in expanding and protecting their intellectual property portfolios.

Duties

• Collaborate with clients to develop and protect intellectual property portfolios.
• Interface with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Negotiate settlements related to intellectual property disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in patent law.
• Admitted to the USPTO or eligible to take the Patent Bar.
• Excellent academic performance.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

JD required. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software, or Computer Science preferred.

Certifications

USPTO admission or eligibility to take the Patent Bar.

Skills

• Experience with consumer electronics and software, including web-based services.
• Knowledge of full-stack development, generative AI, and machine learning.
• Understanding of data structures, data storage, and databases.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Disability and voluntary insurance, including vision.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Profit sharing contributions.
• Paid time off.