Intellectual Property Analyst

Shook, Hardy and Bacon; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shook, Hardy and Bacon is seeking an engineer to support intellectual property litigation by reviewing technical literature, analyzing data, and preparing work product. You will collaborate with attorneys, locate experts, and assist with discovery as needed.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science and 1–2 years of related experience. The role may involve travel and requires strong communication and analytical skills to support complex IP matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• 1–2 years related experience.
• Ability to analyze technical literature and documents.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the litigation of intellectual property matters.
• Reviews, analyzes, organizes, assembles and summarizes technical literature and documents.
• Analyzes complex studies and underlying data from several technical fields.
• Generates extensive work product in areas of assigned expertise.
• Analyzes technical information in conformance with case needs, allegation, themes and legal theories.
• Applies technical training and expertise to the issues and needs of the practice and provides sound opinions.
• Evaluates claims that are subject of intellectual property litigation.
• Conducts research necessary to support position to defend claims, and provide any additional support necessary for the litigation.
• May locate appropriate experts and fact witnesses, interviews and prepares to testify for litigation matters.
• May prepare for examination of opposing witnesses, both fact and expert.
• May prepare written discovery and responses to discovery, where appropriate.
• Understands the full scope of litigation and recognizes helpful information to a case when reviewing documents and/or testimony.
• Keeps abreast of significant developments in areas of assigned responsibility and areas of expertise, in order to undertake assignments as appropriate.
• Keeps track of time in specified intervals and submits records as requested.
• Travel when necessary to conduct the duties of this position.
• Uses excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and is courteous and professional at all times.
• Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop; seeks advice as needed.

Skills

Technical analysis

Legal literature review

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Science

Job description

Put your engineering expertise to work while working side by side with our talented intellectual property attorneys helping to litigate matters regarding state-of-the-art technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the litigation of intellectual property matters.
• Reviews, analyzes, organizes, assembles and summarizes technical literature and documents.
• Analyzes complex studies and underlying data from several technical fields.
• Generates extensive work product in areas of assigned expertise.
• Analyzes technical information in conformance with case needs, allegation, themes and legal theories.
• Applies technical training and expertise to the issues and needs of the practice and provides sound opinions.
• Evaluates claims that are subject of intellectual property litigation.
• Conducts research necessary to support position to defend claims, and provide any additional support necessary for the litigation.
• May locate appropriate experts and fact witnesses, interviews and prepares to testify for litigation matters.
• May prepare for examination of opposing witnesses, both fact and expert.
• May prepare written discovery and responses to discovery, where appropriate.
• Understands the full scope of litigation and recognizes helpful information to a case when reviewing documents and/or testimony.
• Keeps abreast of significant developments in areas of assigned responsibility and areas of expertise, in order to undertake assignments as appropriate.
• Keeps track of time in specified intervals and submits records as requested.
• Travel when necessary to conduct the duties of this position.
• Uses excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and is courteous and professional at all times.
• Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop; seeks advice as needed.

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Engineering, and/or Science from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.