BCG Attorney Search · 7 hours ago
3–4 Year Patent Prosecution Associate (EE/CS/CE) – Houston, TX (Remote Option)- 404310
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$200K/yr - $281K/yr
3+ years expBCG Attorney Search is a top-tier Intellectual Property firm seeking a 3–4 Year Patent Prosecution Associate to draft and prosecute patents in various technology sectors, including software and hardware. This role involves working directly with inventors and business leaders to protect high-impact innovations while advising clients on IP portfolio development and prosecution strategies.
Legal
Hiring Manager
Harrison Barnes
Responsibilities
Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications, including claim strategy and specification development
Prepare and respond to Office Actions, including examiner interviews and argument drafting
Advise clients on IP portfolio development, competitive positioning, and protection strategies
Work closely with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel to understand innovations and translate them into strong patent filings
Support portfolio reviews, invention harvesting, and prosecution strategy across multi-patent families
Assist with patentability assessments and issue-spotting for new inventions and product launches
Maintain high-quality work product and manage multiple deadlines across active matters
Collaborate with partners and teams to deliver consistent client service across sophisticated portfolios
Qualification
Required
3–4 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution
Demonstrated experience drafting patent applications and prosecuting through allowance
Strong analytical, writing, and client communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines in a team-based environment
USPTO registration required
Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science (or equivalent technical background)
Preferred
Exposure to technology areas such as cloud computing, AI, software platforms, hardware systems, and emerging technology products
Programming background or working understanding of software coding concepts
Experience supporting large-scale portfolios or advising institutional clients (e.g., major companies, universities)
Company
BCG Attorney Search
BCG Attorney Search is a legal recruiter placing attorneys across all types of law firms and practice areas.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mihir Sheth
Chief Technology Officer
Harrison Barnes
Founder and Attorney Placement Professional at BCG Attorney Search
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