Intellectual Property Counsel

As an Intellectual Property Counsel at 3M, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovative people around the world and make an impact by preparing patent applications, handling opposition and litigation-related support activities, and providing IP services.

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
• Provide IP services in the areas of dispute management, transaction services, compliance, and advice
• Work independently on matters of significant complexity and importance
• Provide legal services to large, complex businesses
• Lead transactional processes for IP transactions of significant impact and/or complexity
• Manage IP litigation and other forms of dispute resolution for significant matters and formulate strategies for dispute resolution
• Are a subject matter expert in some areas of IP law and have responsibilities beyond a single business unit or country
• Handle other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Three (3) years of law firm and/or in-house IP experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Member of a United States state bar in good standing
• Registered to Practice before the USPTO

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of law firm and/or in-house IP experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience drafting and negotiating government contracts
• Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally
• Experience involving IP 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 responsive client service

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits