Patent Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Profit-sharing and generous paid time off

Flexible reimbursement account for personal well-being expenses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for a patent attorney in San Francisco, CA, with five or more years of experience in patent law. This role is pivotal for drafting and prosecuting U.S. and worldwide patent applications, necessitating direct collaboration with inventors and scientists.

The ideal candidate will have experience in wireless telecommunications, preferably with Qualcomm, and will hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. The position offers robust benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, profit-sharing, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in patent law.
• Experience with wireless telecommunications, including 5G/6G and WiFi.
• Current experience preparing patent applications for Qualcomm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. and internationally.
• Engage directly with inventors and scientists.
• Prepare patent applications for wireless telecommunications, including 5G/6G and WiFi.
• Collaborate with a team on various intellectual property matters.

Skills

Strong written, oral, and organizational skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a patent attorney or patent agent with five or more years of experience to join its Intellectual Property practice in San Francisco, CA. The role involves drafting and prosecuting U.S. and worldwide patent applications, requiring direct engagement with inventors and scientists.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. and internationally.
• Engage directly with inventors and scientists.
• Prepare patent applications for wireless telecommunications, including 5G/6G and WiFi.
• Collaborate with a team on various intellectual property matters.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in patent law.
• Experience with wireless telecommunications, including 5G/6G and WiFi.
• Current experience preparing patent applications for Qualcomm preferred.
• Additional experience in power devices, analog circuits, medical devices, software, mechanical devices, or 3D printing is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.

Certifications

• Patent Bar registration.

Skills

• Strong written, oral, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Profit-sharing and generous paid time off.
• Flexible reimbursement account for personal well‑being expenses.