Intellectual Property Attorney

Law firm is seeking a highly motivated intellectual property litigation associate attorney to join its Kansas City office. The attorney will work on a wide variety of patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and trade secret cases and receive training from experienced trial attorneys. The preferred candidate should have experience representing clients in intellectual property litigation and/or post grant review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and be motivated to take an active role in matters, including managing ESI collection and production, taking and defending depositions, analyzing patents and prior art, drafting claim charts, collaborating on expert reports, drafting substantive motions, and preparing for and assisting in hearings and trial.

• Juris Doctor degree.
• 3+ years of experience in intellectual property litigation, especially patent litigation, or complex federal court litigation.
• Excellent academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task efficiently and be an independent thinker.
• Undergraduate degree in science or engineering a plus
• Patent Bar eligibility a plus
• Clerkship experience a plus
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri or able to become licensed in Missouri required.

Applicants should provide a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample. If you have any questions, call or text Jessica  or email

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.