Patent Prosecution Associate (Mechanical/Aerospace) – DC

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a junior to mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate with a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of patent prosecution experience, preferably at the USPTO or in a law firm.

Responsibilities include patent prosecution, counseling clients, and collaborating with a team of patent strategists and litigators to manage intellectual property portfolios.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Minimum of two years of legal practice experience.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Bar admission in good standing; PTO registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent prosecution and counseling.
• Collaborate with a team of patent strategists and litigators.
• Advise clients on intellectual property portfolio management.

Skills

Patent examiner experience

Industry experience

Education

Engineering or CS degree + JD

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Job description

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a junior to mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate with a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of patent prosecution experience, preferably at the USPTO or in a law firm.

Responsibilities include patent prosecution, counseling clients, and collaborating with a team of patent strategists and litigators to manage intellectual property portfolios.