PhD Patent Agent - Prosecution & IP Strategy

BCG Attorney Search; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability Insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a highly skilled Patent Agent to join its intellectual property team. The candidate will draft and prosecute patent applications, collaborate with inventors and corporate clients, and contribute to strategic IP planning.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemical Physics, or Organic Chemistry, at least 3 years in patent prosecution, and strong communication. USPTO admission and state bar are mandatory; deposition tech experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Chemical Physics, or Organic Chemistry (required).
• Minimum 3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO; state bar admission also required for attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before USPTO and international patent offices.
• Collaborate with inventors, scientists, and corporate clients to develop IP strategies.
• Oversee patent portfolios and provide guidance on IP protection and enforcement.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused

Education

Ph.D. in Physics/Chemical Physics/Organic Chemistry

Tools

ChemDraw

Job description

BCG Attorney Search in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a highly skilled Patent Agent to join its intellectual property team. The candidate will draft and prosecute patent applications, collaborate with inventors and corporate clients, and contribute to strategic IP planning.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemical Physics, or Organic Chemistry, at least 3 years in patent prosecution, and strong communication. USPTO admission and state bar are mandatory; deposition tech experience is a plus.