Patent Analyst / Agent – Law Firm – Kansas City, Mo. or Denver, Colo.

erise-ipErise IP, P.A. is seeking a Patent Analyst or Patent Agent to assist in patent litigation matters and patent post-grant proceedings before the PTAB. A successful applicant’s primary responsibilities will include distilling a body of analysis of technical and patent-related subject matter into a concise, clear, and actionable assessment for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Primary Role:

  • Assess numerous engineering and legal factors in connection with patent invalidity and non-infringement
  • Draw on detailed knowledge of relevant technologies, companies, and industries
  • Explain complex technical issues to non-technical audiences
  • Isolate critical technical components of patents, products, and services
  • Learn and apply legal concepts related to patents
  • Research timeliness of patents and state of the relevant art in support of invalidity challenges
  • Support analysis-based conclusions with research-driven logic and confidence
  • Establish and cultivate relationships internally and externally

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar
  • Experience explaining highly technical subject matter
  • Patent Agent viewed favorably
  • Graduate degrees viewed favorably
  • Involvement in patent issues including prosecution and litigation viewed favorably

Competencies to be Successful:

  • Comfortable with independently managing deadlines and conflicting priorities to deliver quality results
  • Able to demonstrate a consistent record of excellence, ownership, and accountabilities
  • Service-minded and passionate about results with an ability to develop positive relationships
  • A person with dedication and worth ethic with excellent social, networking, and influencing skills
  • Motivated and self-directed with a willingness to take on additional projects
  • Able to demonstrate good judgment
  • Highly focused, organized, and strong attention to detail

About Erise IP:
Erise IP, P.A. is a growing intellectual property law firm with offices in Kansas City and Denver.  Our expanding team welcomes employment inquiries from talented attorneys, patent agents, technical analysts/subject matter experts, paralegals and support staff.  Erise IP has received significant recognition for both the quality of its work and the quality of its work environment.  The firm was recently named the “Firm to Watch” of the year by Managing Intellectual Property and was also recognized by Ingram’s Magazine as a “Best Company to Work For.”  The firm provides a benefits package that includes a merit-based bonus program, 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing, generous health benefits, and a flexible, team-based work environment.

Contact
To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample and unofficial undergraduate and law school transcripts to: careers@eriseip.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Kansas City, Missouri or Denver, Colorado