7-16 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:

A law firm in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney with a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. The ideal candidate will be a registered practitioner with the USPTO and possess 8-14 years of relevant experience. This individual should have exceptional academic credentials, proficient writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. The role requires superior judgment, multitasking capabilities, and effective communication of legal strategies.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution and portfolio management on a global scale.
• Provide expertise in freedom to operate and patent clearance analyses.
• Handle licensing agreements and other technology transactions.
• Conduct due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements:

• Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Registered with the USPTO.
• 8-14 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent academic record.
• Proficient writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Superior judgment and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Experience in global patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Familiarity with freedom to operate and patent clearance analyses.
• Background in licensing and other technology transactions.
• Prior experience in due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Bar license in Missouri (MO).

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Patent prosecution.
• Portfolio management.
• Freedom to operate and patent clearance.
• Licensing and technology transactions.
• Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Team collaboration.
• Superior judgment and decision-making skills.

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