Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Patent Associate (#962) - Salt Lake City
Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Position Overview
Dorsey's Patent Group is seeking an associate in Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Seattle, or Boise with two to seven years of patent experience and a technical background in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or chemical engineering/chemistry. The role is part of an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and business professionals servicing a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startups.
Responsibilities
Manage an active docket of patent prosecution matters, including drafting applications and advancing all phases of domestic and foreign prosecution.
Provide counsel to clients on patent strategy.
Conduct searches and prepare patentability, invalidity, and non‑infringement opinions.
Support litigation and transactional practices where required.
Qualifications
USPTO bar admission and admission to the Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, or Idaho bar.
Two to seven years of patent attorney or agent experience.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, or an equivalent field.
Strong academic performance and writing ability.
Portfolio management experience.
Benefits
Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive medical insurance, including infertility, gender‑affirming care, behavioral health, and virtual providers.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Basic and optional life insurance.
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
Flexible time off.
Paid parental leave (up to 15 weeks) with additional 6–8 weeks of paid short‑term disability for attorneys who give birth.
Paid holidays.
Adoption assistance.
Health‑care, dependent‑care, and transportation pre‑tax reimbursement accounts.
Back‑up child and elder care program.
Education and college advising program.
Virtual tutoring.
Well‑being programs and activities.
Mass transit program (certain offices).
Travel assistance program.
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor.
Discretionary, productivity, or clerkship bonuses; relocation expenses; bar‑review expenses.
First‑year associates eligible for a salary advance and bar‑review stipend.
Some benefits may be subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.
EEO Statement We will provide consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
D-Verify Dorsey participates in E-Verify.
How to Apply Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612‑492‑5033.
We are accepting applications for this position until December 31, 2025.
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Responsibilities
Manage an active docket of patent prosecution matters, including drafting applications and advancing all phases of domestic and foreign prosecution.
Provide counsel to clients on patent strategy.
Conduct searches and prepare patentability, invalidity, and non‑infringement opinions.
Support litigation and transactional practices where required.
Qualifications
USPTO bar admission and admission to the Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, or Idaho bar.
Two to seven years of patent attorney or agent experience.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, or an equivalent field.
Strong academic performance and writing ability.
Portfolio management experience.
Benefits
Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive medical insurance, including infertility, gender‑affirming care, behavioral health, and virtual providers.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Basic and optional life insurance.
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
Flexible time off.
Paid parental leave (up to 15 weeks) with additional 6–8 weeks of paid short‑term disability for attorneys who give birth.
Paid holidays.
Adoption assistance.
Health‑care, dependent‑care, and transportation pre‑tax reimbursement accounts.
Back‑up child and elder care program.
Education and college advising program.
Virtual tutoring.
Well‑being programs and activities.
Mass transit program (certain offices).
Travel assistance program.
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor.
Discretionary, productivity, or clerkship bonuses; relocation expenses; bar‑review expenses.
First‑year associates eligible for a salary advance and bar‑review stipend.
Some benefits may be subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.
EEO Statement We will provide consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
D-Verify Dorsey participates in E-Verify.
How to Apply Dorsey accepts online applications at https://www.dorsey.com/careers. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612‑492‑5033.
We are accepting applications for this position until December 31, 2025.
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