Patent Agent

Kansas City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent agent with 3+ years of professional experience. The candidate will assist patent attorneys with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Will 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. Must have Bachelors degree in science or engineering. Must preferably have Masters Degree or PhD. USPTO Registration required. Should have backgrounds in electrical engineering or biotechnology and prior experience working in the area of patent law.

The candidate identifies issues and provides suggestions to day-to-day problems; prioritizes and effectively completes daily tasks. Shares information by using data and information to support an argument or point of view; keeps team informed about progress and problems; avoids surprises; and understands the appropriate level of confidentiality required. Gives positive and constructive feedback to peers; trains new employees; finds solutions to a problem; works autonomously; and is motivated to anticipate future business needs. Attends required training; accepts planned change willingly. Works as a member of the team, and understands the goals of the team; understands that team members' needs, ideas and solutions vary. Is aware of the Firm's values and consistently demonstrates them; is aware of the meaning/strategic goal of the Firm's Diversity and Inclusion values; has a deep understanding of one's own core functions.

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.