Patent Agent

Husch Blackwell • Milwaukee, WI

6d • $100,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent with three or more (preferably 6+) years of experience. We will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link. The Patent Agent will collaborate with a team of patent agents, associates, and partners within the Technology, Manufacturing, and Transportation (TMT) Strategic Business Unit. Our Intellectual Property litigation and transactional practices are significantly expanding throughout the country. The patent prosecution team is presently 35+ attorneys, 10 patent agents & engineers, and 15+ paralegals. Husch Blackwell has a dedicated program manager for Patent Agents & Patent Engineers. The program manager focuses on the professional development of patents agents and engineers and assists with workload management. This role focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field required.
• Three or more years (preferably 6+) of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm environment.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interacting in a professional and courteous manner with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Registered as a Patent Agent before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Nice To Haves

• Artificial Intelligence or Quantum Computing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prosecuting patent applications, including responding to Office actions and communicating with Patent Examiners.
• Drafting high-quality patent applications, including detailed written descriptions and figures, to protect innovative technologies.
• Conducting and analyzing comprehensive patent searches to identify prior art and assess the patentability of inventions.
• Staying up to date on developments in U.S. patent law and relevant technologies.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500 - 1700 hours per year.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• an employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior