Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts), St. Louis, MO

Stinson Leonard Street LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary merit bonus

Job summary

Stinson Leonard Street LLP in St. Louis is seeking a highly motivated Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts). This role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications in mechanical engineering and related areas. The ideal candidate should be licensed in Missouri and have 7+ years of patent prosecution experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included, alongside a competitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000. Applicants who can demonstrate qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in mechanical arts.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Review intellectual property agreements and licenses.
• Provide assessments on patentability and freedom to operate.

Skills

Patent preparation and prosecution

Mechanical Engineering

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts) - St. Louis

Job Category: Attorney

Requisition Number: PATEN002323

• Posted: April 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

St. Louis, Clayton, MO 63105, USA

Description

Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its St. Louis office. The role involves advising clients in industries such as medical devices, consumer devices, transportation, construction, agribusiness, sports and recreation, cannabis, HVAC, infrastructure protection and repair, manufacturing equipment, and electrical and fiber optic connectors. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical engineering fields, drafting and reviewing intellectual property and technology‑related agreements and licenses, and providing patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law
• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical arts.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar engineering degree and/or work experience
• Excellent academic credentials and research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi‑task efficiently, and be an independent thinker.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $200,000 – $250,000. Compensation includes a base salary and discretionary merit bonus. Benefits package provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply. 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.

Applicants with a disability that require accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or via email at [e-mail].

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