Intellectual Property Associate - Technology

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in Philadelphia, PA, with 3-4 years of patent-prosecution experience. The role involves protecting innovations in technology, including electrical, mechanical, and software innovations for consumer products and emerging products by startups.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for software-implemented inventions.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and product leaders to develop strategic patent portfolios.
• Provide guidance on patentability, portfolio strategy, and risk to client representatives.
• Participate in invention-harvesting sessions and portfolio reviews.
• Assist with supervision of junior team members.
• Engage in patent trial and appeal board and ex parte reexamination projects.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of patent-prosecution experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience with software-based technologies and innovation.

Education

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in computer or information science, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.

Certifications

• USPTO registration number preferred.
• Must pass the patent bar exam within the first twelve months if not already registered.

Skills

• Strong understanding of software-based technologies.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into strategic patent portfolios.

Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan and Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and Work/Life Services.
• 9 paid holidays, 2 personal days, up to 10 days of paid sick leave, and up to 20 days of vacation per year.
• Bereavement leave, paid parental leave, and paid pregnancy disability leave.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306