Patent Agent

Husch Blackwell • Milwaukee, WI

3d • $100,000 - $170,000 • Remote

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. At Husch Blackwell, we believe that diverse,
equitable, and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes.

We have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent - Electrical or Computer 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 40+ attorneys, 8 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. Essential
job functions include:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. May also consider chemical or mechanical backgrounds with experience drafting software patent applications
• 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

• Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience.
• The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $100,000– $170,000.
• Salary will vary depending on market data.
• Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.
• Full time employees receive benefits including: 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; and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees