Patent Agent - Mechanical

BCG Attorney Search; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Medical Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Work-life programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property and Technology Division in Kansas City, MO. You will draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications, provide patentability assessments, and assist with freedom-to-operate and due diligence analyses.

You will coordinate with foreign law firms, manage client portfolios, and oversee deadlines while collaborating with partners and staff in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket.
• Ability to collaborate with partners and legal staff.
• Law firm or in-house IP experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and globally prosecute patent applications.
• Coordinate with foreign law firms for filing foreign patent applications.
• Maintain client patent portfolio and manage deadlines.
• Collaborate with clients for document processing and legalization.
• Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing Licenses.
• Delegate tasks effectively to paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property and Technology Division in Kansas City, MO. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and assisting with freedom to operate and due diligence assessments.

Duties

• Draft and globally prosecute patent applications.
• Coordinate with foreign law firms for filing foreign patent applications.
• Maintain client patent portfolio and manage deadlines.
• Collaborate with clients for document processing and legalization.
• Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing Licenses.
• Delegate tasks effectively to paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket.
• Ability to collaborate with partners and legal staff.
• Law firm or in-house IP experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field.

Certifications

• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for various leaves.
• Work-life programs including service bonuses and caregiving support.