Patent Prosecution and Litigation Patent Agent - Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

BCG Attorney Search; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO/Vacation

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Patent Prosecution and Litigation Patent Agent with a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications and supporting litigation teams with technical expertise.

Requirements include 5+ years of patent prosecution experience, USPTO registration, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• USPTO registration required.
• Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with clients on patent strategy and portfolio management.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support litigation teams with technical expertise.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Design patents knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution and Litigation Patent Agent in Winston Salem, NC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering and a passion for intellectual property law.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with clients on patent strategy and portfolio management.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support litigation teams with technical expertise.

Requirements

• 5+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Registered with the USPTO.

Education

Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.

Certifications

USPTO registration.

Skills

• Superior client service ability.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of design patents is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Vacation.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.