IT Dept.

IT Dept. - Patent Agent

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN OMAHA, NE Basic Purpose of Job: The Patent Agent is responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and overseeing prosecution of applications in foreign patent offices, as well as working with an internal team of engineers and other professionals in evaluating invention disclosures. Accountabilities: Position has primary responsibility for establishing a means within the Information Technologies department to incorporate the patent process into the operational business practices of the department as well as drafting patent applications, interfacing with USPTO examiners and preparing written responses to office actions, managing patent prosecution in foreign countries, maintaining the company's patent portfolio, and mentoring others on the patent procurement process. Position works closely with the Law Department on the Company's Patent Review Committee and will assist Law with overseeing outside counsel with respect to patent prosecutions and disputes.