Patent Attorney (Mechanical Arts)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney specializing in Mechanical Arts to join its office in Minneapolis, MN. The successful candidate will engage in drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, as well as advising on intellectual property matters.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in mechanical engineering fields.
• Review and draft intellectual property and technology-related agreements and licenses.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the mechanical arts.
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Education

• Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar.

Certifications

• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses and back-up child and elder care.

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.