Patent Attorney

Minneapolis office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent attorney with 1-3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts/computer science. The candidate will draft and globally prosecute patent applications in electrical, computer science, and business method fields. Will interface with inventors, coordinate and correspond with foreign law firms to file foreign patent applications. Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing Licenses as required. Maintain client portfolio and provide client with estimates of costs for future filings and maintenance. Draft non-infringement and invalidity opinions. Coordinate and review results of patentability, landscape, and freedom-to-operate searches. Assist in the Firm.s standardized procedures to enhance malpractice prevention. Correspond with foreign law firms regarding filings, deadlines and billings. Anticipate supervising partner or client needs for specific projects. Delegate effectively and as appropriate with Paralegals or Legal Administrative Assistants. Design, recommend, and implement new processes and procedures to increase group efficiency. Take on special projects, as needed. Should have a Bachelors degree, higher degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics or related degree and/or work experience. Should have S. Patent & Trademark Office registration or ability to qualify. Must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

The candidate should have a Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law. Should have excellent academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Must have ability to work well under pressure, multi-task efficiently and be an independent thinker.

This firm is home to nearly 500 attorneys spread across 13 offices nationwide, an excellent size for associates and partners alike. The firm offers a full suite of practice areas and caters to businesses of many sizes and industries, with particularly strong litigation and corporate services. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, community involvement, and pro bono service, this is an excellent firm at which to work.