Your Job
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 Guardian and Invista. The role can be located in Wichita, KS; Atlanta, GA; or Lisle, IL.
Our Team
The intellectual property team of Koch's Legal and Compliance Capability supports the Koch companies with innovative IP services to produce advantaged business outcomes consistent with our principle-based approach and economic risk philosophy. We demonstrate an interest in understanding each of the Koch businesses and the markets in which they operate, developing strong relationships at all levels of the organization to deliver sophisticated, risk-adjusted, practical IP support in line with commercial objectives. We continuously experiment with innovative process improvements, data-driven insights, and artificial intelligence adoption to transform our team into the IP team of the future.
Candidates with a background in Electrical/Mechanical are encouraged to review our related patent agent posting seeking individuals with that experience.
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 chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science/engineering, metallurgical science/engineering, polymer science/engineering, or related field
- At least three years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in a law firm or corporate environment
- 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
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.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
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.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
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 ).
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