Patent Attorney Electrical Arts

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Medical savings accounts

EAP and Wellness program

Paid bar dues and CLE expenses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to join its Los Angeles office. You will draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications, focusing on electrical engineering, computer science, and software-implemented business methods.

The role involves reviewing IP and technology-related agreements and conducting patentability, freedom-to-operate, and due diligence assessments. 7+ years of experience and CA bar are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience 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.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Legal drafting

Research skills

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Electrical Engineering/CS degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to join its Los Angeles, California office. The successful candidate will engage in drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, focusing on 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.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Requirements

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

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

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 and back-up child and elder care.