Patent Agent Engineering

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Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Patent Agent with an engineering background to join their Patent & Intellectual Property department in Boston, MA. The role involves advising clients on patent portfolios, life cycle strategies, and due diligence, leveraging technical knowledge to drive commercial success.

Duties

• Draft patent applications.
• Prosecute patent applications in the US and direct global prosecution.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
• Perform IP landscape and due diligence analyses.
• Conduct invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
• Counsel clients on prosecution strategy.
• Monitor competitor patent applications and file observations.
• Assist with contested cases at the US Patent Office or in US district court.
• Support agreements for licenses and research collaborations.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience as a patent agent or associate.
• Prior firm experience and USPTO registration.
• Advanced degree in engineering (Ph.D. preferred; master's with substantial experience considered).
• Excellent academic record and superior organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and a creative IP perspective.
• Experience in litigation and/or post-grant proceedings is a plus.

Education

• Advanced degree in engineering.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong technical background in engineering.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

• Market-based compensation and bonus opportunities.
• Generous benefits package.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306