Patent Prosecution Associate - AI amp Emerging Technologies

BCG Attorney Search; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped partnership track

Mentorship with premier practitioner

Exposure to high-profile tech matters

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Union City, California seeks a technically exceptional Patent Attorney to manage sophisticated portfolios for startups and established tech companies. You will collaborate with inventors and influence the firm's growth.

Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting US and international patent applications across AI/ML, software, semiconductors, AR/VR, and medical devices, drafting claims, handling Office Actions, and leading disclosure meetings with startup founders

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of dedicated US patent prosecution experience.
• Master's degree required; Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Active registration with the USPTO required.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting AI/ML patent applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute US and international patent applications across AI/ML, software, semiconductor devices, AR/VR, medical devices, and diagnostics.
• Independently draft patent claims, respond to Office Actions, and handle PTAB appeals.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches.
• Lead disclosure meetings with founders, executives, and engineers to identify patentable subject matter.
• Mentor junior technical staff and participate in firm strategic initiatives.

Skills

Advanced patent prosecution

Strategic counseling

Client management

Strong technical background

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Ph.D. strongly preferred

Job description

Job Overview A law firm seeks a technically exceptional Patent Attorney in Union City, California, to manage sophisticated portfolios for emerging tech startups and established technology companies. The role involves direct collaboration with inventors and significant influence on the firm's growth.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute high-quality US and international patent applications across various technologies, including AI/ML, advanced software architecture, semiconductor devices, AR/VR, medical devices, and diagnostics.
• Independently draft patent claims, respond to complex Office Actions, and handle PTAB appeals.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches.
• Lead disclosure meetings with startup founders, executives, and enterprise engineers to identify patentable subject matter and align IP portfolios with business goals.
• Participate in firm scaling, mentorship of junior technical staff, and strategic operational initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of dedicated US patent prosecution experience.
• Master's degree required (Ph.D. strongly preferred) in Electrical Engineering; Computer Science or closely related field considered only with substantial hands-on hardware/circuit-level experience.
• Active registration with the USPTO is required.
• Demonstrable experience drafting and prosecuting applications involving AI/ML architectures and applications.

Education

• Master's degree required; Ph.D. strongly preferred.

Certifications

• Active registration with the USPTO.

Skills

• Advanced patent prosecution skills.
• Strategic counseling and client management abilities.
• Strong technical background in relevant fields.

Benefits

• Uncapped partnership track with a transparent, accelerated path to equity and firm leadership.
• Elite mentorship with direct, daily collaboration with a premier practitioner.
• Immediate exposure to high-profile tech matters and complex legal strategy.