This opportunity is ideal for candidates who have backgrounds in electrical engineering or computer science and prior experience working in the area of patent law. Patent Agents assist patent attorneys with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work hand-in-hand with inventors on newly created products
Assist in the identification of patentable inventions
Research current patented technologies to best assist clients in patentable work
Draft patent applications with the assistance of the patent team
Track the patent application process from initial application to granted patent to ensure the team remains on track
Complete ability searches regularly
Solve client challenges and respond to client needs
Respond to office actions and correspond with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Consistently meet billable hour requirements

Competencies:

Decision Making - Identifies issues and provides suggestions to day-to-day problems; prioritizes and effectively completes daily tasks
Communication - Shares information by using data and information to support an argument or point of view; keeps team informed about progress and problems; avoids surprises; and understands the appropriate level of confidentiality required
Leadership - Gives positive and constructive feedback to peers; trains new employees; finds solutions to a problem; works autonomously; and is motivated to anticipate future business needs
Continuous Learning - Attends required training; accepts planned change willingly
Teamwork - Works as a member of the team, and understands the goals of the team; understands that team members' needs, ideas and solutions vary
Alignment to Values - Is aware of the Firm's values and consistently demonstrates them; is aware of the meaning/strategic goal of the Firm's Diversity & Inclusion values; has a deep understanding of one's own core functions

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Preferred Education: Master’s Degree or PhD

Required Licenses and/or Certifications: USPTO Registration required

Required Experience: 1 year of professional experience

Preferred Experience: 2+ years of experience

Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.

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