Patent Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Pension plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Patent Attorney in Buffalo, New York with 1–4 years of IP experience, focusing on patent preparation and prosecution. An undergraduate engineering degree in electrical or related fields is required, along with a JD and USPTO registration.

The ideal candidate will draft and prosecute patent applications, respond to Office Actions, and perform validity and FTO analyses while collaborating with inventors and in-house counsel.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate engineering degree in a relevant field (EE/ME/Physics/CS).
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• USPTO registration to practice in the United States.
• Strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and manage examiner interviews.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.
• Stay current on patent law developments and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with inventors, in-house counsel, and foreign associates; participate in client meetings and business development.

Skills

Technical communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Collaborative

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Engineering degree (EE/ME/Physics/CS)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Attorney in Buffalo, New York. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of experience in intellectual property, specifically in patent preparation and prosecution. Recent law school graduates with prior work experience as a patent agent will also be considered.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in various engineering disciplines.
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and manage examiner interviews.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analysis.
• Stay current on patent law developments and emerging technologies.
• Communicate effectively with inventors, in-house counsel, and foreign associates.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (or higher) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Registration with the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Collaborative work style.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.