Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plan

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Technical Specialist or Patent Agent with 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution to join our team. You will conduct patent searches, draft patentability opinions, and support complex prosecutions, including freedom-to-operate assessments.

An advanced degree in engineering or related fields is preferred, with strong analytical and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative

Self-motivated

Education

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Technical Specialist or Patent Agent to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution and demonstrate proficiency in patent searching and drafting 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.