Patent Agent - Technology

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Job Overview:
A global law firm is seeking a skilled Patent Agent to join a renowned Intellectual Property Practice Group. The role involves preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), offering substantial client responsibilities and a hybrid work model. This position allows candidates to contribute to cutting-edge technological innovations across various industries, including electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering. The ideal candidate will be experienced in patent prosecution and eager to grow within a collaborative environment, receiving guidance from partners in the practice group.

Location:

• Palo Alto, CA

Duties:

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
• Conduct prior art searches and perform patentability analysis
• Engage in IP due diligence
• Build and maintain client relationships through practice development activities
• Draft and send substantive client correspondence
• Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions
• Assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects
• Apply advanced technical concepts, particularly in electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering
• Study and analyze scientific and technical documents to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness
• Convert provisional applications into utility applications
• Convert foreign applications into U.S. applications and vice versa

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience prosecuting or examining patent applications in the electrical arts
• Experience with patent applications in technology fields, including electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering
• Strong client-facing experience, with the ability to manage relationships and provide legal counsel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Education:

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or eligible to sit for the USPTO patent agent exam

Skills:

• Proficient in patent prosecution and analysis
• Ability to apply advanced concepts across various technical fields
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills
• Client relationship management and development
• Organizational and time-management skills

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model (in-office and remote options)
• Law school tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees interested in pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and more

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306