Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a specialized intellectual property practice where your patent experience directly supports innovative technologies and forward-looking businesses.
- Work closely with experienced patent professionals on sophisticated U.S. and international patent matters.
- Build on your patent prosecution expertise while gaining meaningful exposure to complex filing and docketing work.
- Enjoy a hybrid schedule that gives you flexibility while keeping you connected with a collaborative, hands-on team.
- Make an impact in a focused practice where attention to detail, organization, and strong patent knowledge are genuinely valued.
Location
Edina, MN with a flexible hybrid schedule requiring just 3 days in the office each week.
Note:
Candidates must have hands-on U.S. patent application filing and PCT/international patent application filing experience, along with patent docketing experience or a genuine interest in handling patent docketing.
About Us
We are a specialized intellectual property law firm focused on patent strategy and prosecution for innovative technologies across life sciences, chemistry, engineering, materials science, biotechnology, and related fields. Our team provides sophisticated patent support while maintaining a collaborative, focused environment where people can take ownership of their work and make a meaningful contribution.
Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Support U.S. and international patent application preparation, filing, and prosecution activities.
- Manage and coordinate PCT and international patent application filings.
- Maintain accurate patent records, deadlines, and docket information.
- Assist with patent prosecution workflows and ensure filings are completed accurately and on time.
- Coordinate with attorneys and other team members on filing requirements, correspondence, and matter status.
- Monitor important patent deadlines and help maintain an organized, reliable docket.
- Handle confidential client and intellectual property information with professionalism and discretion.
- Contribute to an efficient, detail-oriented patent prosecution operation.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant IP or patent experience preferred.
- Hands-on U.S. patent application filing experience required.
- PCT/international patent application filing experience required.
- Patent docketing experience preferred, or a strong willingness and interest in learning and handling patent docketing.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting patent prosecution rather than litigation is strongly aligned with this position.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll be part of a focused, highly specialized team where your work matters and your expertise is valued. This is an opportunity to deepen your patent prosecution career, work on sophisticated intellectual property matters, and enjoy meaningful hybrid flexibility without sacrificing collaboration or connection with the team.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance