Patent Engineer

Kansas City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent engineer preferably with 3-4 years of patent experience. The candidate will assist patent attorneys with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work hand-in-hand with inventors on newly created products. Assist in the identification of patentable inventions. Research current patented technologies to best assist clients in patentable work. Draft patent applications with the assistance of the patent team. Track the patent application process from initial application to granted patent to ensure the team remains on track. Complete ability searches regularly. Solve client challenges and respond to client needs. Respond to office actions and correspond with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Consistently meet billable hour requirements. Should have Bachelors degree in electrical engineering.

Independent lawyering with top of the market pay, this firm offers flexible hours, a good work/life balance, and diverse clientele. This firm entrusts its associates to take on a work load of their choice and provides a collegial environment to do so. This firm also values diversity, receiving a perfect score on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index.