Description:

Description:
Established in 1995, Minneapolis Intellectual Property & Patent Attorneys is a dynamic intellectual property law firm dedicated to helping innovators protect their ideas. We are hiring a Patent Attorney – Mechanical Engineering to join our team.

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: