Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Short/long term disability

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Saint Cloud seeks a Technical Specialist or Patent Agent with a strong background in high-tech patent prosecution, patent searching, and drafting IP opinions. 2–5 years of experience required; a advanced technical degree is preferred. Previous patent agent experience in a law firm or industry is a plus.

This on-site role supports complex patent prosecution and related opinions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a team, manage multiple cases, and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution.
• Self-motivated and collaborative with intellectual curiosity.
• Prior 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.

Skills

Patent searching

Patentability opinions

Patent prosecution

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 Saint Cloud. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-tech patent prosecution and 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.Self-motivated and collaborative with intellectual curiosity.Prior 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

Proficiency in patent searching and drafting patentability opinions.Ability to support complex patent prosecution matters.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement plan
• Parental leave
• Short/long term disability