Mid-level Patent Agent

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

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.

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