Patent Attorney Electrical Arts

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Medical savings accounts

EAP and Wellness Program

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Patent Attorney specializing in Electrical Arts to draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications. Candidates should have 7+ years in electrical arts, USPTO registration, and DC bar admission. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential.

The role emphasizes reviewing IP agreements and performing due diligence across computer science and software-related methods.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington, DC.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task efficiently.

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

Independent thinker

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Electrical Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney specializing in Electrical Arts to join its Washington, DC 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.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington, DC.

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

• Independent thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

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.