Patent Attorney Electrical Arts

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP program

Wellness program

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

PTO

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Irvine, CA seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in electrical engineering, computer science, and software methods.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of patent experience, CA bar license, and USPTO registration; responsibilities include IP agreements, due diligence, and patentability assessments, with a strong emphasis on research and clear communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Draft and review intellectual property and technology-related agreements and licenses.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to join its office in Irvine, California. The successful candidate will work on drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in electrical engineering, computer science, and software-implemented business methods.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Draft and review intellectual property and technology-related agreements and licenses.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Education

Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law. Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or related field.

Certifications

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Skills

Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently. Independent thinker.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program.