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3M

Onsite Global Patent Docket Specialist

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$74K - $91K/yr

3M is looking for a Patent Administrator to manage a large docket and support the global patent team from their Maplewood, MN office. The ideal candidate has at least five years of IP administrative ...

3M

Onsite Global Patent Docket Specialist

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$74K - $91K/yr

3M is looking for a Patent Administrator to manage a large docket and support the global patent team from their Maplewood, MN office. The ideal candidate has at least five years of IP administrative ...

Fish & Richardson

Patent Paralegal

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

$42.86 - $64.28/hr

Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines ... Patent Paralegal with U.S. prosecution knowledge. * U.S. prosecution experience is required;

Ecolab

Senior IP Counsel - Patents

Eagan, MN · On-site

$174K - $262K/yr

Manage global patent clearance, prosecution, and enforcement activities for Ecolab's businesses and technology areas relating to energy, digital, and controls. * Advise and consult with clients in ...

Ecolab

Senior IP Counsel - Patents

Eagan, MN · Hybrid

$174K - $262K/yr

Manage global patent clearance, prosecution, and enforcement activities for Ecolab's businesses and technology areas relating to energy, digital, and controls. * Advise and consult with clients in ...

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How much do patent manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for patent manager in Minnesota is $117,408.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $137,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a patent manager do?

A Patent Manager oversees the patent process within an organization, ensuring that intellectual property is properly protected. They coordinate with inventors, legal teams, and patent offices to file, review, and manage patent applications. Their role includes conducting patent searches, ensuring compliance with regulations, and strategizing to safeguard the company's innovations. Additionally, they may handle licensing agreements and infringement issues to maximize the value of intellectual property.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patent manager?

To thrive as a Patent Manager, you need a solid background in patent law, intellectual property management, and often a technical degree in engineering or science. Familiarity with patent management software, databases like USPTO/EPO, and professional certifications such as Registered Patent Agent or Attorney are highly valuable. Strong leadership, negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly are important soft skills. These competencies enable effective oversight of patent portfolios, strategic decision-making, and successful collaboration with inventors, attorneys, and business leaders.

What are the common daily responsibilities of a patent manager?

As a Patent Manager, your daily tasks typically include overseeing the filing and prosecution of patent applications, managing patent portfolios, and working closely with inventors to identify protectable innovations. You will also liaise with external counsel, coordinate responses to office actions, and develop intellectual property strategies that align with business objectives. Another crucial aspect involves conducting patent landscape analyses and monitoring competitor activity. This role often requires balancing strategic oversight with hands-on administrative tasks, making it both dynamic and integral to a company’s innovation efforts.

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Infographic showing various Patent Manager job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,408 per year, or $56.4 per hour.

Patent Specialist

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$43.50 - $50.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.
Job Description Summary:
Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Patent Specialist to work with our Intellectual Property team in our Minneapolis, Chicago, downtown Indianapolis, Wilmington (DE), Denver, New York City, San Francisco, Washington D.C. office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients and combines both billable and value-added firm investment work. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.
Job Description:
What you would do:
  • Overall support for all aspects of portfolio management
  • Assist in filing of US, PCT and foreign regional patent applications and responses
  • Assist in patent filing strategy discussions and due diligence
  • Manage client & attorney's dockets to ensure all deadlines are met in a timely manner
  • Assist with work related to on-going US/foreign procedures and other activities
  • Special projects and other duties as assigned

What is expected:
  • Ability to problem-solve
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
  • Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
  • Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
  • Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
  • Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
  • Ability to maintain stamina throughout a standard workday, on- and off-site
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
  • Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment
  • Ability to bill 800 hours annually

What we offer:
  • Flexible working environment for work-life success
  • Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
  • Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
  • Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
  • Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
  • Generous paid time off

The anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $43.50- $50.25/hour based on a 37.5 hour a week schedule.
Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis. The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
What is required:
  • Two-year associates degree and/or a paralegal certificate or 3+ years of work experience as a patent professional in lieu of degree and/or certificate
  • Experience with patent prosecution or experience in a comparable position
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Electronic Filing USPTO procedures
  • Knowledge of various Court's systems and filing requirements
  • Experience composing routine correspondence
  • Knowledge of U.S. and PCT patent rules and procedure, national laws of other countries and Paris Convention applicable deadlines, preferred

Application Deadline: On or before July 22, 2026.
Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
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Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes.

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