Patent Associate (#962) - Minneapolis

Job Overview Dorsey's Patent group is seeking an associate in Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Seattle, or Boise with two to seven years of experience and a technical background in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or chemical engineering/chemistry. You will join an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and business professionals servicing a wide array of clients—from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startup companies. You will have responsibility for an active docket of patent prosecution matters— from drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign patent prosecution. You will have the opportunity to counsel clients on patent strategy, and gain exposure to conducting searches and preparing patentability, invalidity, and non‑infringement opinions. In our general‑practice firm, there are also opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices.

Qualifications

USPTO and state bar admission in Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, or Idaho;

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 equivalent;

Strong academic performance and writing ability;

Portfolio management experience.

For Minneapolis applicants only:

The salary range for this position is $210,000–$300,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey's associate bonus program, subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender‑affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers;

Dental insurance;

Vision insurance;

401(k) retirement savings plan;

Basic and optional life insurance;

Short and long‑term disability;

Flexible time off;

Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with an additional 6–8 weeks of paid short‑term disability for attorneys who give birth;

Paid holidays;

Adoption assistance;

Healthcare, 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 at no cost (some benefits subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient).

You will receive 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.

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About Dorsey Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey's diverse client base includes more than one‑third of Fortune 100 companies.

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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.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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