Patent Attorney (3 Years) - Madison, WI

Patent Attorney Opportunity at Fredrikson

About Fredrikson

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Job Overview

We are seeking a patent attorney to join our Intellectual Property Group of over 40 professionals, to be based in one of our Midwest offices, with the opportunity to work remotely in a hybrid environment. This position will primarily support a shareholder in our Des Moines office and will be paid on our Des Moines salary scale but the individual could be located and work from any of our domestic offices in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin.

Job Responsibilities

We offer broad based intellectual property opportunities, including:

• Substantial patent prosecution (including management of complex patent portfolios)
• Client counseling
• Freedom to operate
• Litigation support
• IP due diligence

These opportunities span a variety of biotech, chem, and pharma technologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Friendly, open, and flexible environment

Candidate Requirements

Preferred candidates will have:

• 3+ years of patent prosecution experience
• A strong technical background and education in biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical technologies or related fields
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong academic/professional credentials
• Registration to practice with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly become licensed in IA, MN, ND, or WI

Application Process

Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit:

• Cover letter
• Unofficial law school transcript
• Resume

For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact lawrecruiting@fredlaw.com.

Diversity and Inclusion at Fredrikson

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment.

Our Approach

With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients.

Firm Overview

The firm’s 375+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world:

• Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN
• Bismarck and Fargo, ND
• Ames and Des Moines, IA
• Madison, WI
• Saltillo, Mexico
• Shanghai, China

Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.