Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Short/long term disability

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a qualified Technical Specialist or Patent Agent to join our Redwood City, CA team. 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 include conducting patent searches, drafting opinions, and supporting complex prosecution while collaborating with colleagues.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution.
• Proficiency in patent searching and drafting IP-related opinions.
• 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.
• Collaborate with team members on various IP projects.

Skills

Self-motivated and collaborative

Analytical mindset

Education

Advanced degree in a technical field (EE/CS/CE/Software/Data Science/AI)

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a highly qualified Technical Specialist or Patent Agent to join their team in Redwood City, CA. 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.
• Collaborate with team members on various IP projects.

Requirements

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

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