Senior Patent Agent – Electrical/Mech Prosecution

Stinson LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

EAP & Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stinson LLP seeks an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group of our Intellectual Property and Technology Division. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting U.S.

and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and assisting with freedom-to-operate and due diligence assessments. Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical Engineering, USPTO registration, and a minimum of five years in patent prep and prosecution, with proven docket ownership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent in engineering and/or work experience.
• S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket and ownership of patent applications during all phases of prosecution.
• Ability to collaborate with supervising partners, patent admin staff, and docketing specialists.
• Law firm or in-house IP experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Exceptional writing & communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

USPTO registration

Job description

Stinson LLP seeks an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group of our Intellectual Property and Technology Division. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting U.S.

and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and assisting with freedom-to-operate and due diligence assessments. Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical Engineering, USPTO registration, and a minimum of five years in patent prep and prosecution, with proven docket ownership and