Patent Attorney Electrical Arts

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

EAP & Wellness

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Bar dues & CLE expenses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York, NY seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in electrical engineering, computer science and software-implemented business methods. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of patent experience, a J.D.

or equivalent, and a technical degree in EE/CS/CE/Software or related field, with admission to the New York bar. Excellent research and writing skills are essential, and the role offers comprehensive health

Qualifications

• 7+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in the electrical arts.
• Juris Doctor or equivalent in Law.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or related field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Independent thinker

Strong problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Electrical Engineering/CS/CE/Software Engineering/Physics degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to join its New York, NY office. 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.
• 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.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently.

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.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Independent thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.

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.