Patent Prosecution Associate with Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Background

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

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate with a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering to join their team in Washington, D.C.

The ideal candidate will have one to three years of patent prosecution experience at the USPTO or in a law firm setting.

Duties

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

Requirements

• 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Minimum of two years of legal practice experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.

Education

• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to and in good standing with the relevant bar.
• PTO registration preferred.

Skills

• Experience as a patent examiner preferred.
• Industry experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading patent law firm.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.