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Caterpillar Inc. · 11 hours ago

Patent Agent

Peoria, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $193K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in the manufacturing industry, dedicated to building sustainable communities. They are seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Attorney to manage patent-obtaining work, collaborate with various teams, and provide guidance on patent issues.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business unit-aligned patent attorneys to manage patent-obtaining work, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications around the world

Manage outside counsel in the preparation of most work and personally prepare patent applications and responses to office actions as needed

Partner with attorneys, engineers, service providers, and other team members to protect Caterpillar’s inventions

Perform research and analysis, provide guidance on patent issues, and act as a liaison for interdepartmental initiatives

Work in close coordination with attorneys to identify patents and develop patent applications in preparation for enforcement activity

Qualification

Active USPTO registrationLegal AnalysisLegal FunctionRisk ManagementDecision MakingProblem SolvingManaging Multiple PrioritiesResource ManagementPatent protectionEffective CommunicationsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Active USPTO registration as a patent practitioner

If an attorney, J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and active Bar admission in any U.S. state

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations

Resource Management: Knowledge of the resources required to achieve business objectives; ability to plan, mobilize and distribute resources to fulfill business objectives and plans

Legal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and factual information

Legal Function: Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting, advice and assistance