Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Fargo, ND seeks a technically adept Patent Agent or Technical Specialist with 2-5 years in high-tech patent prosecution. You will conduct patent searches, draft patentability opinions, and support complex patent prosecution matters.

Strong analytical and communication abilities are essential for this collaborative role. Preferred candidates hold an advanced technical degree and have experience drafting IP opinions and navigating patent prosecution processes in a law-firm

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in high-tech patent prosecution.
• Experience drafting IP-related opinions and patent searches.
• Self-motivated and collaborative with intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Advanced technical degree

Job description

Job Overview A law firm seeks a highly qualified Technical Specialist or Patent Agent to join their team in Fargo, ND. 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 and long-term disability coverage.