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About the Role

Stinson LLP is seeking an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group of our Intellectual Property and Technology Division. Stinson's patent agents procure patent protection for its clients in various industries including industrial automation software, aviation, medical devices, and more. This position involves drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and assisting with freedom to operate and due diligence assessments.

Responsibilities

Draft and globally prosecute patent applications.
Coordinate and correspond with foreign law firms and associates to file foreign patent applications.
Coordinate and correspond with clients for processing and legalization of formal documents for filing in U.S. and foreign patent offices.
Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing License where needed.
Maintain client patent portfolio.
Prepare and send notices to clients regarding upcoming deadlines.
Correspond with foreign law firms regarding filings, deadlines and billings.
Anticipate supervising partner or client needs for specific projects.
Delegate effectively and as appropriate with Paralegals or Legal Administrative Assistants.
Meet billable hour requirement of 1650 per year.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, higher degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, or similar engineering degree and/or work experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
Experience managing patent prosecution docket and taking "ownership" of patent applications and patents during all phases of patent prosecution.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with supervising partners, patent legal administration assistants, patent paralegals, and docketing specialists.
Law firm or in-house IP experience.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Location

Office environment

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution
7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution is highly preferred

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree, higher degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, or similar engineering degree and/or work experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration

Salary/Compensations

$96,000 – $120,000

Benefits

Highly competitive salary, benefits, and bonus structure based on billable hour target.
Medical, dental, and vision health plans
Medical savings accounts
Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military
Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program

About the Company

Stinson LLP is seeking an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group of our Intellectual Property and Technology Division.
Stinson's patent agents procure patent protection for its clients.
The major clients that we advise include companies in the following industries: industrial automation software; aviation; industrial machinery and controls; medical devices; outdoor recreational products; consumer products; transportation; construction; agribusiness; sports and recreation; cannabis; heat, ventilating and air conditioning; infrastructure protection and repair; manufacturing equipment; and electrical and fiber optic connectors.

Equal Opportunity

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.
We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment.
Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts.
All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential.
We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.