Location
Minneapolis MN
Industry
Legal Services
Our client, a prestigious law firm in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a talented Patent prosecutor with a background in Mechanical Engineering.

Job Responsibilities

· Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.

· Conduct freedom-to-operate and prior art searches.

· Conduct patentability, validity, and infringement analyses and develop associated legal opinions.

· Advise clients on IP strategy, including patent portfolio development and risk assessment.

· Work collaboratively with inventors, engineers, and other legal team members to understand technical innovations and translate them into strong patent applications.

· Independently manage a sophisticated patent docket.

· Perform other client and administrative duties.

Requirements

· Thorough understanding of intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent preparation and prosecution.

· Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and related innovations.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a proven ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple projects at the same time.

· Demonstrated attention to detail.

· Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Knowledge of foreign patent prosecution procedures preferred.

· Experience in industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, medical devices, robotics, agriculture, building systems and/or consumer products preferred.

Education and Experience

· J.D. from an accredited law school.

· Admitted to practice law in Minnesota (Certificate of Good Standing required).

· Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

· Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering or a similar degree from an accredited college or university.

· 2 years of experience in patent prosecution in a law firm or corporate legal department.

· 2 years of experience in a mechanical engineering role.

Physical Requirements

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Occasional lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.