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Patent Attorney (2+ Years Experience) (Multiple Locations) - Des Moines, IA

Fredrikson & Byron
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
505 East Grand Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 24, 2025
Who We Are:
Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.
Overview:
We are seeking a patent attorney to join our Intellectual Property Group of over 40 professionals, to be based in one of our Midwest offices, with the opportunity to work remotely in a hybrid environment.
In return for your expertise, we offer broad based intellectual property opportunities, including patent prosecution, client counseling, freedom to operate, litigation support, and IP due diligence, within a variety of technologies. We also offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that is friendly, open, and flexible.
Preferred candidates will have:
  • 2+ years of patent prosecution experience
  • A strong technical background and education in engineering or related field
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
  • Strong academic/professional credentials
  • Registration to practice with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
  • J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
  • Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to promptly become licensed in IA, MN, ND, or WI
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

Applying for This Position:

Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, unofficial law school transcript, and resume. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact lawrecruiting@fredlaw.com.
About Fredrikson:
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. The firm's 375+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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