Science Advisor/Patent Agent - Technology

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Science Advisor/Patent Agent to join its Technology Business Unit and Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies Group in Boston, MA. This position allows you to apply your scientific expertise in a legal environment.

As a candidate, you should possess strong technical writing and communication skills, familiarity with U.S. patent law, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role involves drafting patent applications, conducting analyses, and advising on IP strategies.

The firm offers the opportunity to manage exciting patent portfolios.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials with technical writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international patent law, especially in life sciences and biotech.
• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration examination if not already registered.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications, including detailed specifications and claims.
• Perform prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Evaluate patentability, validity, and infringement risks of scientific inventions.
• Support IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions.
• Conduct IP landscape and competitive intelligence analyses.
• Advise on patent portfolio development and management strategies.
• Manage clients' patent portfolios and prepare responses to office actions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to align IP strategies with business goals.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Science Advisor/Patent Agent to join its Technology Business Unit and Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies Group in Boston, MA. This role offers an opportunity to apply scientific expertise in a dynamic legal setting.

Duties

• Draft patent applications, including detailed specifications and claims.
• Perform prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Evaluate patentability, validity, and infringement risks of scientific inventions.
• Support IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions.
• Conduct IP landscape and competitive intelligence analyses.
• Advise on patent portfolio development and management strategies.
• Manage clients' patent portfolios and prepare responses to office actions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to align IP strategies with business goals.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials with technical writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international patent law, especially in life sciences and biotech.
• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration examination if not already registered.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Certifications

Admission to practice before the USPTO is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Benefits

Not specified in the source.