Patent Attorney Chemical - St Louis

Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its St. Louis office. The attorney will be responsible for drafting and globally prosecuting patent applications inthe fields of chemical sciences requiring a working knowledge of organic chemistry physical chemistry and materials science. Candidates with a Bachelors degree higher degree or equivalent in chemistry or chemical engineering or related degree and/or work experience are encouraged to apply.

At Stinson we believe complex legal challenges are best approached with sharp insight and creative solutions. With nearly 450 attorneys in 14 offices nationwide we take pride in our collaborative approach our lasting relationships and our unique perspectives. Stinson clients are diverseranging from individuals to universities to startup technology companies to large publicly traded industry leaders.

Stinsons patent attorneys counsel our clients about the types of patent protection available and the circumstances under which each type of patent application is appropriate.

Stinsons patent attorneys advise chemical companies on every aspect of intellectual property law including patent protection and strategy enforcement and client counseling. We also defend clients against claims of infringement. Our attorneys provide services over a wide range of chemical technologies including pharmaceuticals organic chemistry inorganic chemistry analytical chemistry biochemistry polymer science material science and chemical engineering.

This positions responsibilities would include the following:

• Draft and globally prosecute patent applications in chemistry and chemical engineering fields.
• Interface with inventors.
• Coordinate and correspond with foreign law firms to file and prosecute foreign patent applications.
• Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing Licenses as required.
• Maintain client portfolio and provide client with estimates of costs for future filings and maintenance.
• Draft noninfringement and invalidity opinions.
• Coordinate and review results of patentability landscape and freedomtooperate searches.
• Assist in the Firms standardized procedures to enhance malpractice prevention.
• Anticipate supervising partner or client needs for specific projects.
• Delegate effectively and as appropriate with Paralegals or Legal Administrative Assistants.
• Design recommend and implement new processes and procedures to increase group efficiency.
• Take on special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the chemical area.
• Juris Doctor higher degree or equivalent in Law
• Bachelors degree higher degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related degree and/or work experience.
• Excellent academic credentials and excellent research writing analytical organizational and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work well under pressure multitask efficiently and be an independent thinker.
• S. Patent & Trademark Office registration or ability to qualify.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri or have the ability to become licensed in Missouri.

Applicants should provide a resume cover letter undergraduate transcripts law school transcripts and a technical writing sample.

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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.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email.