Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Patent Agent or Technology Specialist to join their team in Clayton, MO. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution, with proficiency in patent searching and drafting patentability, freedom-to-operate, and other IP-related opinions.

Duties

• Conduct patent searches and draft patentability opinions.
• Prepare freedom-to-operate and other IP-related opinions.
• Support complex patent prosecution matters.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution.
• Proficiency in patent searching and drafting IP-related opinions.
• Self-motivated and collaborative with intellectual curiosity.

Education

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field.

Certifications

• Prior experience as a patent agent or in a law firm or industry setting is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan.
• Retirement plan.
• Parental leave.
• Short/long term disability.

This firm's St. Louis office is committed to providing valuable service with integrity. They represent agribusiness industry groups, biotechnology and life sciences, chartable and exempt organizations, data centers, telecommunications, technology, data privacy and security, education, financial institutions, freight transportation, healthcare, hospitality and entertainment, media, entertainment, advertising, and technology industries in business transactions, employment and employee benefits, environmental, intellectual property, litigation, and wealth strategies matters.