Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with at least two years of patent prosecution experience. The role involves working with inventors, researchers, and attorneys to evaluate invention technology, assess patentability, draft patent applications, and respond to USPTO actions. This position offers a dynamic career within a prestigious global law firm, ideal for those eager to make significant contributions in their field.

Duties

• Collaborate with inventors and researchers to evaluate invention technology.
• Assess patentability and draft patent applications.
• Respond to USPTO actions.
• Manage and develop client portfolios.

Requirements

• At least two years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered with the USPTO or qualified to register.
• Strong background in 5G, Wi-Fi, AI, processor and memory systems, image processing, and RF front-end.

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Certifications

• Registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, or computer vision preferred.

Benefits

• Inclusive family-forming benefits for all full-time employees.
• Vacation stipend after meeting billable thresholds.
• Free Peloton app membership and mental health support.
• Reimbursement for relationship-building activities.
• Firm-sponsored executive coaching for eligible lawyers.
• Pro bono and volunteer time allocation.
• Referral bonus for top-tier legal talent.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans.
• Paid parental leave and firm holidays.

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.