Patent Attorney​/Patent Agent

Experienced Patent Attorney / Patent Agent (5+ Years Experience)

An Intellectual Property (IP) law firm headquartered in Minneapolis is seeking an experienced
Patent Attorney or Patent Agent
with at least5 years of experience
and a technical background in
Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
. This position offers flexibility and may be
fully remote or based in our Minneapolis office
.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in both theU.S. and Internationally
.

• Prepare and prosecuteU.S. and international patent applications
  , including:
• Utility, design, and utility model applications
• Responses to Office Actions from USPTO and foreign patent offices
• Coordinate international patent prosecution with
  foreign associate counsel
• Draft patent applications
• Review invention disclosures, patent applications, and file histories (file wrappers)
• Prepare and review
  USPTO forms and required documentation
• Manage dockets and coordinate workflow across teams, including coordinating with staff and training other attorneys/agents.
• May assist with due-diligence projects, such as freedom to operate, portfolio review, and IP agreement review.

• Must be
  licensed and/or registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in one of the following:
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• or other Engineering/Material Sciences
• Minimum of5 years of patent prosecution experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Competitive compensation package
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and global IP matters