Patent Agent/Advisor Electrical/Mechanical

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Agent/Advisor with industry experience to join its patent counseling and prosecution practice in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and at least one year of law firm experience.

Duties

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers to assist attorneys in prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.

Requirements

• Substantive industry experience in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• At least one year of law firm experience.
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Initiative, fast learning ability, and teamwork skills.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• An advanced degree is a plus.

Certifications

• Registered US patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Skills

• Broad scientific knowledge in electrical or mechanical engineering.

Benefits

• Law school tuition assistance for patent agent candidates.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and adults.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• Ten paid holidays each year.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306