Patent Agent/Advisor CS/EE

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Agent/Advisor with a background in computer science or electrical engineering to join their patent counseling and prosecution practice in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have industry experience and a strong technical background.

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.
• Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions.

Requirements

• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Broad scientific knowledge in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Strong understanding of hardware and software interaction.
• Expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning preferred.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.
• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Education

• Degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Certifications

• Eligibility for USPTO registration as a patent agent.

Skills

• Ability to explain complex technologies in plain terms.

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, and parental support benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• Ten paid holidays each year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

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