Entry Level Patent Agent/Technical Specialist

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in intellectual property is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Specialist in Minneapolis. This role involves supporting innovative projects in artificial intelligence and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Candidates with strong skills in deep AI concepts and good academic records are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include assisting with patent applications, conducting research, and collaborating with legal teams to protect innovations.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience in deep AI is preferred.
• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office, or intent to sit for the patent bar.
• Initiative and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
• Support development and management of patent portfolios.
• Conduct technical research related to inventions and patentability.
• Communicate technical concepts for legal documentation.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to protect innovative ideas.
• Stay current on advancements in deep AI concepts.

Skills

Strong academic achievement

Interpersonal skills

Technical capability in deep AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg seeks a Patent Agent or Technical Specialist with a strong background in deep AI concepts to support our growing needs across multiple practices. We offer the opportunity to work on innovative projects in artificial intelligence within a collaborative team environment focused on next-generation technology. This position can be based in either our Chicago, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis offices, and recent graduates of local schools are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred
• 2. Prior coursework or practical experience (two to three years preferred) in deep AI is a significant asset, technical capability is our highest priority
• 3. Must demonstrate strong academic achievement, initiative, good character, and interpersonal skills
• 4. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or intent to sit for the patent bar within 12 months of being hired as a technical specialist

Responsibilities:

• 1. Assist with the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications in technology-driven industries
• 2. Support the development and management of patent portfolios
• 3. Conduct technical research and analysis related to inventions, prior art, and patentability
• 4. Communicate technical concepts clearly for legal documentation and correspondence
• 5. Collaborate with attorneys, clients and inventors to understand and protect innovative ideas
• 6. Stay current on advancements in deep AI concepts, including review of relevant white papers

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.