Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plan

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Short/long term disability

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent or Technology Specialist to join its Clayton, MO team. You will conduct patent searches, draft patentability opinions, and support complex patent prosecution.

Ideal candidate has 2-5 years in high-tech patent prosecution, proficiency in freedom-to-operate analyses, and strong analytical and communication skills. Advanced degree in a relevant technical field is required; prior patent agent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution.
• Proficiency in patent searching and drafting IP-related opinions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Patent Agent or Technology Specialist to join their team in Clayton, MO. 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.
• Self-motivated and collaborative with intellectual curiosity.

Education

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

Certifications

Prior experience as a patent agent or in a law firm or industry setting is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

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