Electrical Patent Agent — Prosecution & Global Filings

Stinson Leonard Street LLP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stinson LLP is seeking an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group within the Intellectual Property and Technology Division in St. Louis. The role involves drafting and prosecuting U.S.

and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and assisting with due diligence. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, strong writing and analytical skills, and at least 5 years in patent preparation and prosecution,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with strong writing and analytical skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket and owning patent applications.
• Experience collaborating with supervising partners, patent admins, paralegals, and docketing specialists.
• Law firm or in-house IP experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Coordinate filings with foreign law firms and associates.
• Communicate with clients for processing and legalization of documents.
• Review foreign filing requirements and obtain Foreign Filing Licenses as needed.
• Prepare notices to clients regarding deadlines and billing coordination.
• Meet billable hour target and support team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Patent preparation

Docket management

Collaboration

Legal/IP experience

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Stinson LLP is seeking an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group within the Intellectual Property and Technology Division in St. Louis. The role involves drafting and prosecuting U.S.

and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and assisting with due diligence. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, strong writing and analytical skills, and at least 5 years in patent preparation and prosecution,