Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Short/long term disability

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent or Technology Specialist in Chicago with 2-5 years of high-tech patent prosecution experience. You will draft patentability opinions, conduct searches, and support complex prosecution matters.

A strong background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields is required, along with proven analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. Prior law-firm or industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of high-tech patent prosecution experience.
• Proficiency in patent searching and drafting IP-related opinions.
• Prior experience as a patent agent or in a law firm or industry setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent searches and draft patentability opinions.
• Prepare freedom-to-operate and other IP-related opinions.
• Support complex patent prosecution matters.

Skills

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Intellectually curious

Education

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Patent Agent or Technology Specialist to join their team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution, with proficiency in patent searching and drafting patentability, freedom-to-operate, and other IP-related opinions.

Duties

• Conduct patent searches and draft patentability opinions.
• Prepare freedom-to-operate and other IP-related opinions.
• Support complex patent prosecution matters.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution.
• Proficiency in patent searching and drafting IP-related opinions.
• Prior experience as a patent agent or in a law firm or industry setting preferred.

Education

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field.

Certifications

None specified.

Skills

• Self-motivated and collaborative.
• Intellectually curious with strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• Health care.
• Retirement plan.
• Parental leave.
• Short/long term disability.