Patent Associate in Video/Audio Processing

BCG Attorney Search; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO + 10 paid holidays

Flexible remote work policy

Mentorship programs

Parental and family leave

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Associate specializing in video and audio processing to join our Electrical and Computer Science IP practice in Broomfield, CO. You will work with a diverse client base on national and international matters.

The position requires a USPTO admission and at least 2 years of IP prosecution experience; codecs, VR/AR, and AI experience are preferred. You will draft and prosecute patents and provide technical expertise in optics, photonics, and image processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years IP prosecution experience.
• USPTO admission required.
• Experience with codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and AI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with clients and team members on IP strategies.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide technical expertise in optics, photonics, and image processing.

Skills

Advanced mathematics

Oral & written communication

Independent & collaborative

Confidential information handling

Education

Physics / EE / CS / Math / Comp Eng / IT

Job description

A law firm seeks a Patent Associate specializing in video/audio processing to join their team in Broomfield, CO. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base on national and international matters within the Electrical and Computer Science IP practice area.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with clients and team members on IP strategies.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide technical expertise in optics, photonics, and image processing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of IP prosecution experience.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Experience with codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and AI preferred.

Education

• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology.

Certifications

• USPTO admission required.

Skills

• Strong advanced mathematics skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in managing confidential information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• Flexible remote work policy.
• Professional growth and mentorship programs.
• Parental and family leave.