Patent Agent/Advisor Electrical/Mechanical

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Job Overview

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

Duties

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

Requirements

• At least one year of law firm experience.
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Broad scientific knowledge in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Initiative, fast learning ability, and teamwork skills.
• Registered US patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Education

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

Certifications

• Registered US patent agent or eligibility for USPTO registration.

Skills

• Technical expertise in engineering fields.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

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 and AD&D coverage.
• Long-term care and backup care benefits.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• Ten paid holidays annually.

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