Overview

Job Description Job Description Location US-IL-Bloomington Job Category Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management Position Type Regular Full Time Req ID 45917 OverviewBeing good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.ResponsibilitiesAs a Fortune 50 company and a leader in the insurance and financial services industry, State Farm is moving with urgency to become a "Next Gen Good Neighbor." We rely on cutting-edge technology - ranging from digital platforms and telematics to artificial intelligence and cloud computing - to strengthen human connections and enhance the customer experience.Our Law Department provides high-quality legal services in a cost effective manner and acts as strategic thinking partners for the enterprise. To support our ongoing technological evolution, we are seeking an experienced patent attorney who is agile, collaborative, and strategic to join our Intellectual Property (IP) legal team.This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois, and is classified as a hybrid role. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that balances in-office collaboration with remote productivity. While this role requires the majority of time in office to support close teamwork, we value work-life balance and adaptability as business needs evolve.The Exciting OpportunityThe patent attorney will be a key member of the State Farm Corporate Law Department, assisting in the management and protection of the company's large and growing intellectual property portfolio. This role focuses on patent prosecution, strategic IP counseling and managing outside counsel. You will work closely with internal inventors across the enterprise, IT professionals, and business leaders to identify, protect, and leverage innovations across a wide breadth of topics, including but not limited to software, data analytics, telematics, artificial intelligence, fintech and insuretech. Additional responsibilities will be to review and advise on IP contract terms and agreements.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO. Manage patent portfolios in collaboration with outside counsel.Partner with a wide array of business areas (IT, R&D, Claims, etc) to identify patentable inventions, evaluate emerging technologies and align IP strategy with enterprise business goals.Conduct freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analysis to help guide product development and mitigate IP risks.Review, draft and negotiate IP-related provisions in commercial agreements, technology licenses, joint development agreements and vendor contracts.Assist with patent disputes, including coordinating with outside counsel, supporting opinions, and responding to discovery.Conduct training sessions for internal inventors and leadership regarding invention harvesting, trade secret protection and intellectual property best practices.Provide practical, business-focused legal advice on a wide range of intellectual property issues, balancing legal risk with organizational objectives.Partner with business leaders to proactively identify legal risks and implement practical solutions.Collaborate across the Law Department and with internal stakeholders on emerging legal issues, policy development, and strategic initiatives impacting State Farm intellectual propertyQualificationsJuris Doctorate (J.D.) from ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentialsRegistered with the USPTO as a member of the patent barPreferred technical degree in computer programming, computer engineer