Patent Attorney Electrical Arts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

HSA

EAP program

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability benefits

PTO & leave

Bar dues & CLE expenses

Work-life programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Attorney in its San Francisco, CA office to draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications, focusing on electrical engineering, computer science, and software-implemented business methods.

Requirements include 7+ years in patent prep/prosecution, a JD or equivalent, and relevant degrees. Candidates must hold USPTO registration and California bar licensure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in the electrical arts.
• J.D. or higher in Law.
• B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, CS, CE, Software Engineering, Physics, or related field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Independent thinker

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (Law)

Electrical Engineering / CS degree

USPTO registration

CA Bar license

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to join its San Francisco, 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 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 academic credentials and strong 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 California.

Skills

• Independent thinker with excellent 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 for various reasons.
• 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.