Patent Agent – Electrical/Mechanical
About the role
The role is for a patent agent with a business-oriented approach to patent portfolio development, supporting the diverse companies of Koch around the globe, including Molex. The position can be located in Wichita, KS; Atlanta, GA; or Lisle, IL.
What You Will Do
- Partner with stakeholders to understand innovations and business objectives
- Develop, shape, and manage global patent portfolios, including overseeing outside counsel in the preparation of patent applications and efficiently managing a global patent docket
- Aid in competitive patent searches and risks assessments
- Support in-house counsel with patent enforcement, dispute resolution, and M&A due diligence
- Advance the IP team’s transformation through the execution of initiatives that optimize processes and advance the adoption of AI
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Registration to practice before the USPTO
- Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, optics, or computer science
- At least three years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in a law firm or corporate environment, with an electro-mechanical focus
- Proficiency with IP management systems and searching tools, such as Anaqua and Acclaim IP
What Will Put You Ahead
- Previous experience as an in-house patent practitioner
- Demonstrated experience developing and using AI tools for improving patent prosecution
Pay
$130,000 - $170,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Schedule
Not specified.
Benefits
Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.