Mid-level Patent Agent

The law firm, located in St. Louis, is seeking a Mid-level Patent Agent with a strong academic background and substantial experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate will have expertise in electrical engineering or computer science and a focus on software-related technologies, data science/AI, networking technologies, and machine learning/artificial intelligence. Admission to the USPTO is a prerequisite for this role.

Duties:

• Conduct patent searches and analyses to assess the patentability of inventions.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in compliance with USPTO regulations.
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to gather necessary information for patent filings.
• Respond to office actions and other communications from the USPTO.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support patent prosecution activities.
• Provide guidance on patent strategy and portfolio management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• The solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Data science/AI or networking technologies, especially network security.
• Machine learning/artificial intelligence, in addition to data science and hardware security.

Skills:

• Strong academic achievement.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in conducting patent searches and analyses.
• Ability to draft and prosecute patent applications effectively.
• Legal research and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of patent strategy and portfolio management.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.