Patent Agents

Description :

• Patent Agents are responsible for managing valuable patent assets and assessing patent risk for our clients.
• Patent Agents work under the supervision and guidance of partners in the firm's Intellectual Property practice and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work.

Job Responsibilities :

• Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications on behalf of clients.
• Provide support for due-diligence, landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, and validity assessment arising from collaboration with industry partners.
• Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices.
• Focus on patent filings.
• Support patent litigation

Job Qualifications : Must Have :

Must Have :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or related field. (not interested in the Biomedical Sciences field)
• Minimum of 1-4 years' experience in patent prosecution.
• Ability to interact professionally with both internal and external clients on all levels.
• Ability to work as part of a global professional team.
• Proven ability to concentrate on the management and pay close attention to the details of projects.
• Establish and maintain internal practices, procedures and technology for coordinating and streamlining patent-related information, filings, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated advanced writing skills with the ability to research information as needed to clearly and concisely communicate ideas to internal and external clients.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with lawyers, firm management, staff and clients one-on-one both verbally and through written correspondence, surveys, memos, etc.
• Proven project management, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure with flexibility and adaptability to changing work priorities, workflow and work assignments.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate projects as needed, including working evenings or a weekend on occasion.
• Ability to diplomatically provide answers, pushback or to question those in authority for greater clarity or more information, if needed.
• Proven ability to think creatively, using good judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Travel : Minimal travel required for this role.
• Industry experience (or equivalent) in the fields of Software Development / Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and / or Semiconductor Manufacturing & Packaging is strongly preferred.
• Registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Job Details :
• Direct Hire
• Direct Hire
• Pay Range : $87K-$127K
• Location : St Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO, Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA

Benefits : Client offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans.

We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.