Patent Associate – Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Minneapolis)

Faegre Drinker is seeking a junior patent associate with an engineering background to join their dynamic Intellectual Property practice in Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will have patent prosecution experience and will be responsible for handling patent applications related to mechanical and chemical technologies. Responsibilities 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience (as an agent or attorney) Demonstrated experience working with mechanical technologies The ability to handle chemical or materials science patent applications as needed Strong academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication skills USPTO and admission to a state bar from a relevant state (or wave-in capability) required Skills 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience (as an agent or attorney) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field Demonstrated experience working with mechanical technologies The ability to handle chemical or materials science patent applications as needed Strong academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication skills USPTO and admission to a state bar from a relevant state (or wave-in capability) required Graduate degree a plus Benefits Productivity and discretionary bonuses Life, health, accident and disability insurance 401(k) plan Company Overview Faegre Drinker is a firm with one shared focus: the client. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Albany, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Faegre Drinker has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.