Patents | Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)

Norton Rose Fulbright • St. Louis, MO

101d • $140,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients. Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a patent agent with at least two years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate will have patent prosecution experience in 5G, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front-end. This position offers a dynamic career within a prestigious global law firm, ideal for those eager to make significant contributions in their field. Patent Agents collaborate with inventors, researchers, and attorneys to evaluate invention technology, assess patentability, draft patent applications, and respond to USPTO actions. Perfect for dedicated professionals focused on long-term success, this role provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation and intellectual property law.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent).
• At least two years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) or qualified to register for the USPTO.
• Strong background in 5G, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front-end.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience liaising with clients to develop and manage portfolios.
• Preferred domain experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, computer vision, or related AI fields.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with inventors, researchers, and attorneys to evaluate invention technology.
• Assess patentability and draft patent applications.
• Respond to USPTO actions.

Benefits

• Access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible.
• Fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.
• Minimum of 20 days paid time off based on role and tenure.
• Generous paid parental leave benefit allowing a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave.
• 11 Firm holidays.
• Carrot Fertility: Inclusive family-forming benefits for all full-time employees.
• Vacation Award: Earn a $2,500 vacation stipend after meeting billable thresholds.
• Wellness Perks: Free Peloton app membership, Lyra mental health support (8 free therapy or coaching sessions), and Spot Pet Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees