Patent Attorney - St. Louis

Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney with at least 10 years of experience to join its St. Louis, Missouri office. 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 diverse-ranging from individuals to universities to start-up technology companies to large publicly traded industry leaders.

Stinson's patent attorneys advise 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.

The major clients that we advise include companies in the following industries: medical devices; consumer devices; 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 position's responsibilities would include patent application preparation and prosecution in the mechanical, electrical, and chemical arts. This position will also perform due diligence related to intellectual property-based transaction, licensing, and portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, higher decree, or equivalent in Law
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar engineering degree and/or work experience
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration
• 10+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical arts
• Experience in agreement work a plus
• Exceptional academic performance and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills are required
• Licensed to practice 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.

Please apply online at https://www.stinson.com/careers-current-opportunities . For questions, contact recruiting@stinson.com.

For more information about Stinson, visit us at http://www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers, https://www.nalpdirectory.com.

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 self-identification 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 stinson.humanresources@stinson.com.

By submitting an application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within an application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States.