Patent Agent
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Job Location:
Wayzata, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 131000 - 175000
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable are a family company providing food ingredients agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials from eggs to edible oils salt to skincare feed to alternative fuel. Our 160000 colleagues operating in 70 countries make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Patent Agent will handle the intellectual property affairs for our company with collaboration from senior lawyers and this role you will advise and represent the organization on legal issues concerning patent matters.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare and prosecute applications for patents.
- Provide legal advice on the patentability of inventions.
- Support intellectual property litigation dispute resolution intellectual property related agreements and merger and acquisition activities on an as needed basis partnering with lawyers.
- Build knowledge of the organization processes and customers.
- Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in a technical or scientific field
- Minimum of six years of related work experience
- Registration to practice in front of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Excellent communication advocacy and drafting skills
- Ability to effectively handle conflict and apply judgment in counseling
- Ability to solve problems using a creative resilient and flexible style and approach
- Confirmed ability to assess and handle risk
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent academic track record
- Masters degree doctoral degree or equivalent experience in chemistry chemical engineering materials science biochemistry food science or a related field
- Minimum three years of experience drafting and prosecuting patents in the United States
External Applicant Information
This position is open to candidates currently located in the Minneapolis area or those open to relocating. It follows a hybrid work schedule.
The expected salary for this position is approximately $131000 to $175000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location certifications education and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vet.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Legal Drafting
- Growing Experience
- AI
- Intellectual Property Law
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Office Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Organic Chemistry
- Writing Skills
About Company
Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.
