Senior Electrical Patent Agent – Prosecution & Drafting

LPM Institute; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Benefits package

Job summary

Stinson LLP seeks an experienced patent agent to join its Intellectual Property and Technology Division in Clayton, MO. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications, conducting patentability assessments, and assisting with FTO and due diligence.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years in patent preparation, and strong writing/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent in engineering.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket and ownership of applications.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with partners, admins, paralegals, and docketing specialists.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute US and foreign patent applications.
• Provide patentability assessments.
• Assist with freedom-to-operate and due diligence assessments.
• Coordinate with foreign law firms and clients for filings and documents.
• Meet billable hour targets (1650 per year).

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Writing & communications

Ownership & docket management

Education

Electrical Engineering

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Patent docketing software

Job description

Stinson LLP seeks an experienced patent agent to join its Intellectual Property and Technology Division in Clayton, MO. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications, conducting patentability assessments, and assisting with FTO and due diligence.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years in patent preparation, and strong writing/communication skills.