Armstrong Teasdale is seeking Patent Agents and Patent Engineers to assist patent attorneys with all aspects of patent prosecution, including patentability searches, preparation, and prosecution of patent applications, clearance searches, and invalidity searches.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Conducts patentability searches and analyses, and assists in the identification of patentable inventions
2. Drafts patent applications with the assistance of the patent team
3. Prepares Information Disclosure Statements for submission to the US Patent and Trademark Office
4. Assists with invalidity and clearance searches
5. Assists with developing response strategies to office actions
6. Works hand-in-hand with inventors on newly created products
7. Solves client challenges and responds to client needs
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
Patent Agent (This position is expected to meet or exceed a billable hour model)
- Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering or technical discipline.
- 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
- Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
- Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
- Travel Required: N/A
- 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.
Patent Engineer
- Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in a science field
- Preferred Education: N/A
- Required Licenses and/or Certifications: N/A
- Required Experience: N/A
- Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of experience
- Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
- Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
- Travel Required: N/A
- 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
Apply via email to:
cmanderson@atllp.com
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Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: St. Louis MO, Kansas City MO, Jefferson City MO, New York NY, Boston MA, Wilmington DE, Las Vegas NV, Denver CO, Philadelphia PA, Salt Lake City UT, Miami FL
We need immediate help with our expanding patent prosecution docket. 
assist the Firm's clients in protecting their technology with patents. Specifically in this position, successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree and have proven experience drafting patent applications with a specialization in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, and lasers. The patent attorney will prepare patent applications and prosecute applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent attorney will assist attorneys in writing scientific and technical documents clearly and concisely, conducting legal and technical research using all available resources in support of various patent-related matters. Candidates must be registered to practice in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong time management skills and be able to meet and manage internal and client-driven deadlines with assignments coming from multiple partners and clients. Candidates must have strong attention to detail, writing skills, and analytical skills with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
