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Patent Administrator
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Minnesota, Maplewood
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — 3M Company
The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description: Patent Administrator Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role The Patent Administrator assists 3M to obtain and maintain Patent records across geographies. As a Patent Administrator , you will work closely with the Global Legal Service Center (GLSC) and Office of Intellectual Property team, globally. The Patent Administrator is an experienced Intellectual Property professional with substantive knowledge of Patents frameworks across different geographies. Here, you will make an impact by: • Overseeing and managing a large, business group-wide docket in collaboration with Global Legal Service Center (GLSC) team members to ensure critical deadlines are met and patent rights are maintained worldwide. • Collaborating with GLSC team members to gather information and instructions to assist patent attorney/agent with US/international patent application filing and prosecution, communicating requests and instructions to patent liaisons, foreign associates, or outside counsel. • Independently obtaining data and composing detailed prosecution related correspondence of varying complexity requiring an advanced working knowledge of US and international government rules/guidelines, patent administrative practices, specialized patent terminology, and/or technical vocabulary. • Analyzing incoming patent communications and determining required action and appropriate response. • Supporting global patent team by coordinating multiple worldwide patent dockets, preparing reports, and independently responding to client inquiries. • Identifying and solving problems or discrepancies by interpreting data, utilizing internal and external resource manuals and researching government rules/guidelines (MPEP, CFR, Kluwer Manual, Global Patent Office websites). • Documenting solutions to difficult scenarios, proposing and implementing changes to existing documentation, publishing updates in Patent Practices Manual and presenting process change to peers at standing best practice meetings. • Using public databases to chart information about non-3M patents and publications (family relationships, pendency, maintenance fees, assignment history, etc.) for negotiated IP agreements or litigation. • Emphasizing cost-efficiency by maintaining proficient workflow, closely monitoring deadlines, effectively communicating with domestic and international colleagues and firms in a timely manner. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: • High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) • Five (5) years of experience in IP administrative experience in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • IP Management System experience, preferably Anaqua. • Familiarity with Patent Laws of different geographies. • Strong analytical, communication, attention to details and project management skills. • Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders. • Strong organizational skills. • Ability to establish priorities, balance multiple tasks and dead