Patent Attorney Electrical Arts

BCG Attorney Search; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

EAP and Wellness program

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability benefits (short/long-term)

Generous PTO and leave policies

Bar dues and CLE expenses

Work-life programs and bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in electrical engineering, computer science, and software-implemented business methods. The role requires 7+ years of experience and a Minnesota law license.

Responsibilities include drafting contracts, performing IP due diligence, and advising on patentability. PTO registration is required; attractive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Draft and review intellectual property and technology-related agreements and licenses.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Skills

Independent thinker

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bar registration

Education

Juris Doctor

Electrical Engineering or related degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney to join its office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The successful candidate will work on drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in electrical engineering, computer science, and software-implemented business methods.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Draft and review intellectual property and technology-related agreements and licenses.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Education

• Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or related field.

Certifications

• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Skills

• Independent thinker with excellent academic credentials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses and back-up child and elder care.