Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Minneapolis seeks a Patent Agent or Technology Specialist with 2–5 years of high-tech patent prosecution experience. You will conduct patent searches, draft patentability opinions, and support freedom-to-operate and other IP-related work.

The ideal candidate has an advanced technical degree and strong analytical and communication skills, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to contribute to complex patent matters.

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

Communication skills

Education

Advanced technical degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Patent Agent or Technology Specialist to join their team in Minneapolis. 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.