Overview:
Koch is seeking an experienced patent agent with a business-oriented approach to patent portfolio development to join our integrated intellectual property team supporting the diverse companies of Koch around the globe, including Molex. The role can be located in Wichita, KS; Atlanta, GA; or Lisle, IL.
What You Will Do: Partner with stakeholders to understand innovations and business objectives
Develop, shape, and manage global patent portfolios, including overseeing outside counsel in the preparation of patent applications and efficiently managing a global patent docket
Assist with competitive patent searches and risks assessments
Support in-house counsel with patent enforcement, dispute resolution, and M&A due diligence
Advance the IP team’s transformation through the execution of initiatives that optimize processes and advance the adoption of AI
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Registration to practice before the USPTO
Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, optics, or computer science
At least three years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in a law firm or corporate environment, with an electro-mechanical focus
Proficiency with IP management systems and searching tools, such as Anaqua and Acclaim IP
What Will Put You Ahead
Previous experience as an in-house patent practitioner
Demonstrated experience developing and using AI tools for improving patent prosecution
Compensation
For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $170,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are:
Koch creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs about 120,000 employees across the globe.
Our Benefits:
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
