Patent Prosecution Attorney - Software & Advanced Tech

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Pro-bono work opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading intellectual property law firm in Seattle is seeking a full-time Patent Prosecution Attorney with a focus on software and advanced technologies. The ideal candidate will have three years of patent prosecution experience, strong legal writing skills, and a degree in a relevant technical field. This role emphasizes high-quality work and client interaction while providing a lower billable hour requirement. It offers a unique chance to manage innovative client portfolios without the pressure of traditional partnership-track expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of patent prosecution experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute software-related patent applications before the USPTO.
• Draft patent specifications, claims, and responses to Office Actions.
• Develop and manage patent portfolios aligned with client business objectives.
• Provide strategic counseling on patentability and prosecution strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys, agents, and technical specialists on complex matters.
• Stay current with developments in patent law and emerging technologies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Legal writing

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field

Tools

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence

Bioinformatics

Mobile applications

Databases

Networking

Job description

A leading intellectual property law firm in Seattle is seeking a full-time Patent Prosecution Attorney with a focus on software and advanced technologies. The ideal candidate will have three years of patent prosecution experience, strong legal writing skills, and a degree in a relevant technical field. This role emphasizes high-quality work and client interaction while providing a lower billable hour requirement. It offers a unique chance to manage innovative client portfolios without the pressure of traditional partnership-track expectations.