Associate IP Attorney (Patent)

Larkin Hoffman is seeking to add a Patent Attorney to join our Intellectual Property Department. This position will work closely with other members of our Intellectual Property practice group to support a broad range of clients involved in the development of agricultural equipment, heavy machinery, robotics, and electromechanical devices. Prior experience in engineering and / or a strong technical understanding of mechanical devices, manufacturing, agricultural equipment, robotics, or electromechanical devices is desired. We are looking for candidates with patent experience, strong technical writing skills, and a desire to become an expert in patent prosecution matters. Candidates must either be admitted or able to become admitted to practice in the state of Minnesota. Depending on years of experience, the successful candidate will be added as either an Associate or Of Counsel Attorney.

Larkin Hoffman is motivated to attract and retain talented and diverse professionals into our growing firm and is committed to training and professional development. We continuously undertake strategic efforts to advance diversity and foster a respectful, equitable and inclusive workplace. Working at Larkin Hoffman also has the benefit of being in a prime office location outside the downtown core at Normandale Lake Office Park in Bloomington, MN for easy access with complimentary parking.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent small to mid-sized clients with patent matters, including patent filings, infringement analysis and the management of client patent portfolios.
• Work with clients to understand their ideas, innovations, inventions, advancements, etc. and provide meaningful input, solutions, and strategies on how to best protect their intellectual property.
• Conduct prior art searches, review prior art, and perform analysis of patents held by competitors of clients. Work with clients to avoid or minimize risk of patent infringement.
• Work with the firm's patent attorneys to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications, and help to manage patent portfolios for clients.
• Advise clients regarding trade secret protections and how they may be used to create / maintain competitive advantages.

Benefits

Education and / or Experience

Salary

All search firm contacts regarding attorney candidates, either in writing or by telephone, must be made through the Firm's Director of Administration and Talent, Nora Klaphake. No search firm representatives shall contact any Larkin Hoffman attorney or employee without express written authorization from the Director of Administration and Talent. If you would like to submit a candidate for this or any other attorney position, please send a blind submission summarizing the candidate's experience omitting the candidate's name, current employer or any other identifying information to Nora Klaphake at nklaphake@larkinhoffman.com.

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