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The Patent Agent supports the protection of the company's intellectual property by preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications and assisting with strategic IP portfolio management. This role partners closely with engineering, R&D, legal, and product teams to evaluate inventions, conduct prior art searches, and ensure timely and accurate patent submissions. The Patent Agent helps safeguard innovation and enable business growth through strong IP positioning.
Your Impact
Patent Preparation & Prosecution
Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. patent applications. Conduct detailed interviews with inventors to understand technical concepts and capture invention disclosures accurately.
Prepare responses to USPTO office actions, ensuring alignment with legal strategy and timelines. Provide input to foreign agents regarding suggested responses to foreign office actions.
Prior Art Research & Analysis
Perform prior art searches to support patentability assessments. Evaluate the invention of disclosures and provide recommendations regarding novelty and claim scope.
Communicate findings to responsible attorneys.
Compliance & Documentation
Your Experience and Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering, Science, or related technical field (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer Science).
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a Patent Agent.
Experience preparing or prosecuting patent applications (internship, co‑op, or entry‑level experience acceptable).
Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.
Preferred
Your Benefits
Health care and wellness plans
Dental and vision plans
401(k) Savings Plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
Paid holidays and paid time off
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Reimbursement for continuing education
Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans
Your Workplace
This role follows AGCO's on-site work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location (USA Hesston, Tremont, or Duluth) with a minimum of 4 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!
AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.