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 can be based 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.
• Maintain 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

• Passionate about intellectual property and technology.
• Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Knowledge of U.S. patent law and relevant technologies.
• Ability to meet billable hour requirements.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Registered as a Patent Agent.
• 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.

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.