Patent Agent

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Patent Agent for their Kansas City, MO location. The job entails:

Job Overview:

• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications for clients
• Conduct patent filings, due diligence, landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, and validity assessment
• Support all aspects of Patent litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials
• Draft responses to rejection of patent applications from USPTO and other worldwide Patent Offices
• Work with clients on innovative technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios
• Interact professionally with internal and external clients on all levels
• Work as part of a global professional team
• Concentrate on project management and pay close attention to project details
• Establish and maintain internal practices, procedures, and technology for patent-related information
• Demonstrate advanced writing skills and ability to research information for clear communication
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with lawyers, firm management, staff, and clients
• Manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines
• Work well under pressure and adapt to changing work priorities
• Work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends
• Diplomatically provide answers or question authority for greater clarity
• Think creatively and demonstrate good judgment and decision-making capabilities

Duties:

• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications
• Conduct patent filings, due diligence, and validity assessment
• Support Patent litigation
• Draft responses to patent application rejections
• Work with clients on innovative technologies
• Establish and maintain internal patent-related practices
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Work flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends
• Provide answers and question authority diplomatically
• Think creatively and demonstrate good judgment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or related field
• 3 years of experience in patent prosecution
• Industry experience in Software Development/Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and/or Machine Learning preferred
• Registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills:

• Advanced writing skills
• Research skills
• Project management skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Creative thinking
• Good judgment and decision-making capabilities

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