Intellectual Property Counsel

3M•Maplewood, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

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 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

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of law firm and/or in-house IP experience in a private, public, government or military environment
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

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