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US Bank Intellectual Property Counsel Job Id 2025-0010386 United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis 989041860
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The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Intellectual Property Legal Team. This unique role will put you at the center of U.S. Bank’s patent growth, with a focus on advising and empowering our innovative engineers and scientists. In this role, you will identify and protect inventive concepts in the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, digital banking, quantum computing, and others. In addition to patents, you will help steer U.S. Bank toward a successful, technological future with thoughtful protection of all forms of intellectual property. This position rewards a curious and entrepreneurial person who is eager to dive in, get to know U.S. Bank’s business and technology, and then identify and solve problems.
- Design and execute patent harvesting and invention sessions with inventors with an eye toward the strategic value of our patent portfolio.
- Evaluate and improve the quality of patents and patent applications during the disclosure and prosecution process.
- Oversee outside counsel in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
- Grow your practice in a variety of other technology and tech-design ways within the U.S. Bank Law Division.
Travel Expectations
May require occasional business travel to meet with inventors in other locations.
- Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Ten or more years of experience with patents, including patent evaluation and inventor interaction.
- Strong technical background and understanding of software and development. Specific understanding of the technical aspects associated with digital banking, AI, blockchain technology, and modern technology infrastructure.
- A USPTO registration number preferred but not required.
- Experience with patent litigation is a plus.
- Experience with trade secrets is a plus.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment and discretion.
- Curious spirit that is excited to shape a specialized legal practice in a corporate setting.
- Ability to assess risks and provide thoughtful advice in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Successful candidates for a position in the U.S. Bank Law Division support U.S. Bank’s core values, which guide what we do every day:
We do the right thing.
We power potential.
We stay a step ahead.
We draw strength from diversity.
We put people first.
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the .
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $149,515.00 - $175,900.00 - $193,490.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
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