Patent Administrator

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

3M’s Intellectual Property team seeks a Patent Administrator to manage global patent records and prosecution, coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders. The role involves handling a multinational docket and ensuring accurate, timely documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with IP administration experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and familiarity with US and international patent laws. On-site in Maplewood, MN with no travel required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with IP management systems (prefer Anaqua).
• Familiarity with US and international patent laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain a large, cross-geography patent docket.
• Coordinate patent filing and prosecution instructions with external counsel.
• Analyze patent communications and compile detailed correspondence.
• Support global patent activities through data gathering, report preparation, and process documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Anaqua IP management system

Job description

Role

Patent Administrator supporting global patent record management and prosecution efforts within 3M’s intellectual property team.

Responsibilities

• oversee and maintain a large, cross-geography patent docket with the Global Legal Service Center
• coordinate patent filing and prosecution instructions with external counsel
• analyze patent communications
• compile detailed correspondence
• and support global patent activities through data gathering, report preparation, and process documentation

Requirements

• high school diploma/GED
• at least 5 years of IP administrative experience in private, public, government, or military sectors
• familiarity with US and international patent laws
• strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• experience with IP management systems (preferably Anaqua)
• ability to handle confidential information and collaborate across teams

Preferred

• certifications in IP
• experience in multinational corporations or IP firms
• knowledge of patent laws across different jurisdictions

High Value

role involves managing patent records and prosecution in a multinational, cross-functional environment; on-site in Maplewood, MN; no travel required.