Associate Attorney - Patent Prosecution EE at Adams & Martin Group in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

Our client, a well respected and growing IP Boutique law firm, is seeking an Patent Prosecution Associtate. This individual will:


• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for complex electrical, software, and electro-mechanical systems.


• Conduct freedom-to-operate and prior art searches.


• Conduct patentability, validity, and infringement analyses and develop associated legal opinions.


• 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 electrical 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, semiconductors, power generation/storage, 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 electrical engineering, biochemistry, 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 an electrical engineering role.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.