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.Responsibilities1-3 years of patent prosecution experience (as an agent or attorney)Demonstrated experience working with mechanical technologiesThe ability to handle chemical or materials science patent applications as neededStrong academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication skillsUSPTO and admission to a state bar from a relevant state (or wave-in capability) requiredSkills1-3 years of patent prosecution experience (as an agent or attorney)Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related fieldDemonstrated experience working with mechanical technologiesThe ability to handle chemical or materials science patent applications as neededStrong academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication skillsUSPTO and admission to a state bar from a relevant state (or wave-in capability) requiredGraduate degree a plusBenefitsProductivity and discretionary bonusesLife, health, accident and disability insurance401(k) planCompany OverviewFaegre 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 https://www.faegredrinker.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipFaegre 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.



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