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Patent Agent

AGCO Corporation • Tremont, IL • 3h ago

Patent Agent

Date: Jun 12, 2026

Req ID: 104191

Location:

Hesston, KS, USDuluth, GA, USTremont, IL, US

Workplace Type: Onsite

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity into work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

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

Maintain accurate records of filings, deadlines, and office actions. Ensure compliance with U.S. patent law and internal drafting and filing policies.

Your Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor's 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.

Ability to understand complex inventions and translate them into clear patent documentation.

Preferred

Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, machinery, automotive, or related technology fields.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Wichita

Job Segment: Intellectual Property, Patent, Sustainable Agriculture, Technical Writer, Compliance, Legal, Agriculture, Technology

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