Patent Agent Mechanical Materials Science Electrical Software
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Job Description
Summary
Stinson LLP is seeking an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group of our Intellectual Property and Technology Division.
Stinsons patent agents procure patent protection for its clients. The major clients that we advise include companies in the following industries: industrial automation software; aviation; industrial machinery and controls; medical devices; outdoor recreational products; consumer products; transportation; construction; agribusiness; sports and recreation; cannabis; heat ventilating and air conditioning; infrastructure protection and repair; manufacturing equipment; and electrical and fiber optic connectors.
This positions responsibilities would include drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications providing patentability assessments and assisting with freedom to operate and due diligence assessments.
Stinson offers highly competitive salary benefits and bonus structure based on billable hour target.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree higher degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Biomedical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineering or similar engineering degree and/or work experience
- S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
- Exceptional writing analytical and communication skills.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
- Experience managing patent prosecution docket and taking ownership of patent applications and patents during all phases of patent prosecution.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with supervising partners patent legal administration assistants patent paralegals and docketing specialists.
- Law firm or inhouse IP experience.
Preferred Education & Experience
- 7 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution is highly preferred.
- Extensive experience across a broad range of technologies including mechanical electromechanical electrical and software is a significant plus.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Patent Agent 95
- Draft and globally prosecute patent applications.
- Coordinate and correspond with foreign law firms and associates to file foreign patent applications.
- Coordinate and correspond with clients for processing and legalization of formal documents for filing in U.S. and foreign patent offices.
- Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing License where needed.
- Maintain client patent portfolio.
- Prepare and send notices to clients regarding upcoming deadlines.
- Correspond with foreign law firms regarding filings deadlines and billings.
- Anticipate supervising partner or client needs for specific projects.
- Delegate effectively and as appropriate with Paralegals or Legal Administrative Assistants.
- Meet billable hour requirement of 1650 per year.
- General and Administrative 5
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Selfmotivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation commitment to meeting deadlines and ability to multitask in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
- Strong professional independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
- A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in a professional fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally due to the nature of this office position while performing the responsibilities of the position the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with arms and hands climb or balance and to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
EEO Statement
Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran disabled and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary selfidentification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
