Patent Post-Grant Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collegial, team-oriented work environment

Nationally competitive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Post-Grant Associate in Atlanta, GA. This position involves work on patent post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including IPR petitions and supporting district court litigation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong patent prosecution background and 1-4 years' experience in post-grant work. The role offers competitive compensation, a collegial work environment, and the opportunity for mentorship.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in patent post-grant work preferred.
• Strong patent prosecution background.
• Exposure to patent litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop invalidity strategy and grounds for post-grant challenges.
• Coordinate on common issues across post-grant and district court proceedings.
• Draft PTAB and USPTO filings, including IPR petitions and motions.
• Collaborate with technical experts to develop positions and prepare expert reports.
• Take and defend expert depositions.
• Deliver oral arguments at PTAB hearings.
• Support litigation teams on technical and discovery-related issues.
• Prepare clear client communications with practical recommendations.

Skills

Legal and technical writing skills

Strategy development for proceedings

Mentorship and ongoing training

Education

Degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Post-Grant Associate in Atlanta, GA. This role focuses on patent post-\u201cgrant\u201d proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including inter-partes review and ex-\u201cparte\u201d reexamination. The position also involves supporting district court litigation on technical aspects such as infringement, validity, and claim construction.

Duties

• Develop invalidity strategy and grounds for post-\u201cgrant\u201d challenges.
• Coordinate on common issues across post-\u201cgrant\u201d and district court proceedings.
• Draft PTAB and USPTO filings, including IPR petitions and motions.
• Collaborate with technical experts to develop positions and prepare expert reports.
• Take and defend expert depositions.
• Deliver oral arguments at PTAB hearings.
• Support litigation teams on technical and discovery-\u201crelated\u201d issues.
• Prepare clear client communications with practical recommendations.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience in patent post-\u201cgrant\u201d work preferred.
• Strong patent prosecution background.
• Exposure to patent litigation preferred.
• Excellent legal and technical research and writing skills.
• Electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering degree preferred.
• USPTO registration or eligibility and intent to take the exam.
• Ability to work from the Atlanta office preferred; other locations considered.

Education

• Degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.

Certifications

• USPTO registration or eligibility.

Skills

• Strong legal and technical writing skills.
• Ability to develop coordinated strategies across proceedings.
• Appreciation for mentorship and ongoing training.

Benefits

• Collegial, team‑oriented work environment.
• Nationally competitive compensation and benefits package.