Patent Attorney - Mechanical Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onColonial Warehouse, 212, 3rd Avenue North, North Loop, Central, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55401, United States
Established in 1995, Mueting Raasch Group (MRG) is a dynamic intellectual property law firm dedicated to helping innovators protect their ideas. We are seeking a Patent Attorney with a background in Mechanical Engineering to join our team.
In this role, you will partner with inventors, engineers, and fellow legal team members to understand complex technical innovations and translate them into strong patent applications. You will independently manage a sophisticated patent docket while advising clients on IP strategy, including portfolio development and risk assessment. The position involves conducting freedom-to-operate and prior art searches, as well as performing patentability, validity, and infringement analyses to develop associated legal opinions.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with profit-sharing. Our hybrid working environment includes in-office incentives such as monthly lunches and a free on-site gym. We also provide firm-issued equipment, a home office stipend, and support for professional development and continuing legal education.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations. Mueting Raasch Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
Colonial Warehouse, 212, 3rd Avenue North, North Loop, Central, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55401, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePrepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Intellectual Property Law, Patent Preparation, Patent Prosecution, Mechanical Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Freedom-To-Operate Searches, Prior Art Searches, Patentability Analysis, Validity Analysis, Infringement Analysis.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
Frequently asked questions about Patent Attorney - Mechanical Engineer at Mueting Raasch Group
What does a Patent Attorney - Mechanical Engineer at Mueting Raasch Group do?expand_more
In this Patent Attorney - Mechanical Engineer at Mueting Raasch Group role, you will prepare and prosecute u.s. and international patent applications for complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems; conduct freedom-to-operate and prior art searches; conduct patentability, validity, and infringement analyses and develop associated legal opinions; and advise clients on ip strategy, including patent portfolio development and risk assessment.
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Mueting Raasch Group is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: J.D. from accredited law school; Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree; Admitted to practice law in Minnesota; Admitted to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Minimum 3 years patent prosecution experience preferred; and 2 years mechanical engineering experience preferred.