Patent Agent

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably six+) years of experience to join our team. This role is available at any of our offices, including our virtual office, The Link.

Responsibilities

• Prosecuting patent applications, including responding to Office actions and communicating with Patent Examiners.
• Drafting high-quality patent applications, including detailed written descriptions and figures, to protect innovative technologies.
• Conducting and analyzing comprehensive patent searches to identify prior art and assess the patentability of inventions.
• Staying up to date on developments in U.S. patent law and relevant technologies.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500 - 1700 hours per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field required.
• Three or more years (preferably six+) of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm environment.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interacting in a professional and courteous manner with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Registered as a Patent Agent before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Artificial Intelligence or Quantum Computing experience a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field required.

Skills

• Patent prosecution
• Patent drafting
• Prior art analysis
• U.S. patent law updates
• Communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Patent agent registration
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence or Quantum Computing (optional)

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

Pay

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000– $170,000. Salary will vary depending on market data.

Schedule

Full-time position.