Senior Patent Attorney — Mechanical Arts

Stinson LLP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Equal employment opportunity employer

Job summary

Stinson LLP is looking for a patent attorney to join its St. Louis, Missouri office. The candidate will address all aspects of intellectual property law with responsibilities including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and providing assessments on patentability and client counseling. Required qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree, at least 7 years of experience in patent law, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related fields. The firm emphasizes collaborative approaches and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in mechanical arts.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri and U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multitask efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Drafting and reviewing IP and technology-related agreements and licenses.
• Providing patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Skills

Patent preparation and prosecution

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent in Law

Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Stinson LLP is looking for a patent attorney to join its St. Louis, Missouri office. The candidate will address all aspects of intellectual property law with responsibilities including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and providing assessments on patentability and client counseling. Required qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree, at least 7 years of experience in patent law, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related fields. The firm emphasizes collaborative approaches and diversity in the workplace.