Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts) - Kansas City

Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts) - Kansas City

Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its Kansas City, Missouri office. At Stinson, we believe complex legal challenges are best approached with sharp insight and creative solutions. With over 500 attorneys in 16offices 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 drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in the mechanical engineering fields, drafting and reviewing intellectual property and technology related agreements and licenses, and providing patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law
• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical arts.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar engineering degree and/or work experience
• Excellent academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task efficiently and be an independent thinker.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.

Applicants should provide a resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcripts, law school transcripts, and a technical writing sample. Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Our attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The salary range for this role is $200,000 – $250,000. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual's unique qualifications and experience.