Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a highly qualified Technical Specialist or Patent Agent to join their team in Saint Cloud. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-tech patent prosecution and proficiency in patent searching and drafting IP-related opinions.

Duties

• Conduct patent searches and draft patentability opinions.
• Prepare freedom-to-operate and other IP-related opinions.
• Support complex patent prosecution matters.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution.
• Self-motivated and collaborative with intellectual curiosity.
• Prior experience as a patent agent or in a law firm or industry setting preferred.

Education

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Proficiency in patent searching and drafting patentability opinions.
• Ability to support complex patent prosecution matters.

Benefits

• Health care.
• Retirement plan.
• Parental leave.
• Short/long term disability.

Founded over a century ago, this law firm is one of the leaders in corporate law. Their areas of practice include real estate, family law, litigation, international law, franchise and distribution, trust, state, charitable planning and more. Their offices are located in Minnesota, DC, and North Dakota.