Intellectual Property Counsel

3M • Maplewood, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Intellectual Property Counsel Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As an Intellectual Property Counsel, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Minimum of three (3) years of law firm and/or in-house intellectual property experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• A Member of a United States bar in good standing and Registered to Practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level