Patent Prosecution Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate for its San Diego office to support clients in securing patent protections for their innovations. The role involves drafting patent applications and managing US and foreign dockets in a fast-paced IP practice.

The candidate will review invention disclosures, conduct patentability analyses, and respond to USPTO actions, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least one year of patent prosecution experience in hardware, software, AI, wireless, or image/signal processing.
• JD or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in California.
• USPTO admission is required.
• Tech background in CS, EEs, ME, or Chem Eng.
• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review invention disclosure documents and hold invention disclosure meetings.
• Conduct prior searches, review references, and analyze patentability.
• Draft patent applications.
• Review USPTO office actions, draft responses, and conduct examiner interviews.
• Manage U.S. and foreign patent dockets.
• Analyze patents for due diligence and freedom-to-operate analyses.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D./LL.M.

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate to join its San Diego office. The successful candidate will contribute to the firm's intellectual property practice by supporting clients in securing patent protections for their innovations.

Duties

• Review invention disclosure documents and conduct invention disclosure meetings.
• Conduct prior searches, review references, and analyze patentability.
• Draft patent applications.
• Review USPTO office actions, formulate response strategies, conduct examiner interviews, and draft and file responses.
• Manage U.S. and foreign dockets.
• Analyze patents in connection with due diligence and freedom to operate analyses.

Requirements

• At least one year of patent prosecution experience in technologies such as hardware, software, database technology, artificial intelligence, wireless, and image or signal processing.
• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in California.
• USPTO admission is required.
• Technology background in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering.
• Prior work experience in a law firm is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism in engaging with demanding clients.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities.
• Highly organized with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Education

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.