Senior Patent Agent: Prosecution & Global Filings

Stinson LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness programs and benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus

Job summary

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

and foreign patent applications, plus performing patentability assessments and due diligence. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and USPTO registration, with at least 5 years of patent experience, strong writing and collaboration skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• USPTO registration or admission to practice.
• Minimum 5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket and ownership of applications.
• Ability to collaborate with supervising partners, administrative staff, and docketing specialists.
• Law firm or in-house IP experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Provide patentability assessments and assist with freedom-to-operate and due diligence.
• Coordinate with foreign law firms and clients for filings and formal documents.
• Maintain client patent portfolio and monitor deadlines.
• Meet billable hour target and manage project assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patent writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Prosecution experience

Collaboration with partners

IP law firm experience

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

USPTO registration

Job description

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

and foreign patent applications, plus performing patentability assessments and due diligence. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and USPTO registration, with at least 5 years of patent experience, strong writing and collaboration skills, and familiarity with