Patent Attorney – Chemistry & Engineering

Orion Placement; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in the United States seeks a patent prosecutor with 2+ years of experience to prepare and prosecute US and international patent applications. You will work with inventors and engineers to protect groundbreaking technologies across chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics.

You will draft strong patent applications, respond to Office Actions, analyze complex inventions, and help grow a client-focused IP portfolio in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Active Bar license in any U.S. state.
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Technical background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution writing skills.
• Excellent technical comprehension and analytical ability.
• Ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Advanced degree or industry experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, scientists, and business leaders to protect innovative technologies.
• Analyze complex technical inventions in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics.
• Draft high-quality patent applications with clear, strategic claim coverage.
• Respond to Office Actions and develop effective prosecution strategies.
• Conduct patentability analyses and collaborate on IP portfolio development.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and practical legal guidance.
• Contribute to a collaborative team focused on technical excellence and client success.

Skills

Patent drafting

Prosecution writing

Technical aptitude

Analytical ability

Multitasking

Education

Active Bar license in any U.S. state

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work with cutting-edge technologies spanning chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics.
• Build long-term partnerships with innovative companies, universities, research institutions, and entrepreneurs.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated patent prosecution matters with mentorship and meaningful responsibility from day one.
• Enjoy flexibility with remote or hybrid arrangements based on experience.
• Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
• Join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, quality work, and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation with significant earning potential as your experience grows.

Location: Flexible remote, hybrid, or on-site opportunities are available depending on experience. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state and have 2+ year of patent prosecution experience involving chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics. Strong technical aptitude and high-quality writing are essential.

About Us: We help innovative companies, universities, research organizations, and entrepreneurs build valuable intellectual property portfolios that support long-term business success. Our team partners closely with clients to understand their technology and strategic goals while delivering exceptional patent prosecution services. We foster a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment where attorneys continue to grow professionally. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, scientists, and business leaders to protect innovative technologies.
• Analyze complex technical inventions in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics.
• Draft high-quality patent applications with clear, strategic claim coverage.
• Respond to Office Actions and develop effective prosecution strategies.
• Conduct patentability analyses and collaborate on intellectual property portfolio development.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and practical legal guidance.
• Contribute to a collaborative team focused on technical excellence and client success.

Qualifications

• Active Bar license in any U.S. state.
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Technical background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution writing skills.
• Excellent technical comprehension and analytical ability.
• Ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Advanced degree or industry experience is a plus but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You\'ll join a highly respected intellectual property practice where your technical background is valued and your work has a direct impact on innovative clients. We invest in attorney development, provide flexibility to support work-life balance, and offer opportunities to grow your practice while working alongside experienced patent professionals.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance