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Intellectual Property Counsel
| Company | 3M |
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| Location | Woodbury, MN, USA |
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| Salary | $183301 – $224034 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, JD |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Four (4) years law firm and/or in-house intellectual property experience in a private, public, government or military environment
- Member of a United States bar in good standing
- Registered to Practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Responsibilities
- Prepare patent applications and prosecute patents globally
- Handle opposition, IPR, and litigation-related support activities in IP disputes
- Act as direct contact for and interact with business clients, outside counsel, and international colleagues
- Perform legal and factual research
- Provides legal services in the areas of dispute management, transaction services, compliance, advice and counsel, intellectual property or other specialized areas as assigned, and supervision/leadership
- Works independently on matters of significant complexity or importance
- Provides legal services to medium to large complex businesses
- Leads transactional processes for transactions of significant impact and/or complexity
- Can manage litigation and other forms of dispute resolution for significant matters, and can formulate strategies for dispute resolution
- Typically, is a subject matter expert in some area of law and has responsibilities beyond a single business unit or country
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in chemistry, engineering, or equivalent experience
- Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally
- Experience involving litigation and other patent disputes
- Admitted to practice in Minnesota or eligible for admission within six months of employment
- Strong academic credentials
- Business acumen and an ability to provide legal advice in the context of strategic business initiatives and goals
- Highly effective written and verbal communications skills, with an ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization including business line leaders, regional heads and senior management
- Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational accountability; and a collegial work style
- High energy and a dedication to responsive client service
