Senior Patent Agent – Electrical & Software Prosecution

Stinson LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Bonuses based on performance

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

Stinson LLP seeks an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group. You will draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications, provide patentability assessments, and assist with freedom-to-operate analyses.

The role requires a strong engineering background and superb writing and communication skills, with collaboration across partners, docketing staff, and clients. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and bonus structure based on billable targets, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with strong writing and communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket and owning applications through all phases.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Provide patentability assessments and support freedom-to-operate work.
• Coordinate with foreign firms, clients, and docketing staff.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Docket management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Engineering degree

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Stinson LLP seeks an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group. You will draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications, provide patentability assessments, and assist with freedom-to-operate analyses.

The role requires a strong engineering background and superb writing and communication skills, with collaboration across partners, docketing staff, and clients. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and bonus structure based on billable targets, with