Patent Agent needed for Kansas City office

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Kansas City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a patent agent with 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution, preferably in legal services. The candidate will be responsible for managing valuable patent assets and assessing patent risk for the clients. Will work under the supervision and guidance of partners in the firm's Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work. Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications on behalf of clients. Focus on patent filings, due diligence, landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, and validity assessment arising from collaboration with industry partners. Support all aspects of Patent litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials. Draft responses to the rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices. Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field essential. Industry experience (or equivalent) in the fields of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and/or Machine Learning is strongly preferred. Must be registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Legal