Intellectual Property Counsel

3M•Maplewood, MN

23h•$188,251 - $230,084•Onsite

About The Position

The Intellectual Property Counsel provides legal services to large, complex businesses and serves as a subject matter expert in areas of intellectual property law, with responsibilities extending beyond a single business unit or country. The role works independently on matters of significant complexity and importance, and collaborates with business clients, outside counsel, and international colleagues. The position prepares and prosecutes patent applications globally; supports opposition, IPR, and litigation-related activities in IP disputes; provides services in dispute management, transactions, compliance, and legal advice; leads significant or complex IP transactional processes; and manages significant IP litigation and other dispute-resolution matters, including developing resolution strategies. Other duties may be assigned. This role follows an onsite model, with at least four days a week at 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota. Travel may include up to 10% domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. The employee must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship. The role may involve direct or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, or technologies subject to U.S. export-control requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting.
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
At least three years of law firm and/or in-house IP experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Membership in a United States state bar in good standing.
Registration to practice before the USPTO.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least five 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 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 ability to provide legal advice in the context of strategic business initiatives and goals.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate and relate at all organizational levels, including business line leaders, regional heads, and senior management.
Results-oriented approach, personal and organizational accountability, and a collegial work style.
High energy and responsive client service.

Responsibilities

Prepare patent applications and prosecute patents globally.
Handle opposition, IPR, and litigation-related support activities in IP disputes.
Act as a direct contact for and interact with business clients, outside counsel, and international colleagues.
Provide IP services in 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.
Serve as a subject matter expert in some areas of IP law, with responsibilities beyond a single business unit or country.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.