What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Agent - Des Moines, IA position at Fredrikson & Byron?
Who We Are:
Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.
Overview:
We are seeking a patent agent 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.
We offer broad based intellectual property opportunities, including substantial patent prosecution (including management of complex patent portfolios), client counseling, freedom to operate, litigation support, and IP due diligence, within a variety of biotech, chem, and pharma technologies. We also offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that is friendly, open, and flexible.
Our Ideal 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
Applying for This Position
Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, unofficial law school transcript, and resume. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact lawrecruiting@fredlaw.com.
About 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. 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. 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; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.
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