Electrical Patent Agent - NYC Prosecution Expert

LPM Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stinson LLP seeks an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group within the Intellectual Property and Technology Division. The role entails drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and performing patentability assessments.

Clients span industries from automation and aviation to medical devices and consumer products. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a billable-hour bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket and ownership of patent applications.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with supervising partners, patent admins, paralegals, and docketing specialists.
• Law firm or in-house IP experience.
• 7+ years of experience is highly preferred and broad tech exposure (mechanical, electro-mechanical, electrical, software).

Responsibilities

• Draft and globally prosecute patent applications.
• Coordinate 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Analytical

Communication

Patent ownership

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Patent experience 5+ yrs

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Stinson LLP seeks an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group within the Intellectual Property and Technology Division. The role entails drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and performing patentability assessments.

Clients span industries from automation and aviation to medical devices and consumer products. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a billable-hour bonus structure.