Intellectual Property Analyst

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.•Kansas City, MO

11d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering and/or Computer Science from four-year college or university
One to two years related experience and/or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience

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.