Associate – Law Firm – DC, Boston, New York

August 11, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking a patent prosecution professional (patent agent, attorney, or associate) with two to six years of experience to join our highly-regarded team in our DC, NY or Boston office. A degree in Organic Chemistry or a related field, intellectual curiosity, excellent academic credentials and experience in drafting and prosecuting US and worldwide applications are required. Additional requirements include: strong organizational and writing skills and a desire to excel in a large law firm environment. This is a client-facing position in which the candidate will work directly with inventors and scientists, so strong oral communication skills are necessary. Adeptness with ChemDraw is a plus. The position comes with responsibility and independence, but also features appropriate training and oversight. Clients are chiefly in the pharma (brand and generic) and medical device fields. In addition to prosecution, the candidate will also assist partners with non-infringement, invalidity and freedom-to-operate opinions. Membership in the Patent Bar is required. ArentFox Schiff offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

IP Associate – Law Firm – New York, NY

June 3, 2023- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical

Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP is proud of its long history representing innovative companies in intellectual property matters. Our primary focus is litigation and disputes, particularly patent disputes in the chemical, electrical, material sciences and computer arts. With three partners and one patent associate working full time on IP matters and a growing docket, we are looking for associates that already have good experience in all areas of patent litigation and are looking to take a leading role in cases that are expected to go to trial this year and next.

Patent Attorney(s) – Law Firm – Hybrid, can be based out of Seattle, Spokane, Portland, New York, D.C.

November 17, 2022- US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Foster Garvey is looking to expand its patent prosecution practice and is looking to hire an attorney or a group of attorneys interested in helping grow the firm and their practice. Foster Garvey is seeking candidates at a principal level that would do work for existing clients and bring a portable book of business to the firm. Experience working across areas such as mechanical, electrical, and food technology preferred. This position includes extensive interaction with in-house attorneys, investors, and firm attorneys. The person(s) hired in this position would represent clients seeking to enforce patents, as well as those defending against claims of patent infringement.

Foster Garvey’s patent attorneys actively represent clients in both contemporary and traditional proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We collaborate with plaintiffs to develop effective strategies to stop infringement as soon as possible and obtain damages for past violations. We work on behalf of defendants to narrow the asserted patent’s claims construction and undermine the validity to stop infringement. Our patent attorneys have experience across all areas of patent office litigation including inter partes review, post-grant review, covered business methods, and ex parte reexamination.

At Foster Garvey, you will work alongside attorneys and staff motivated by excellent client service. You will find resources and mentors to help you grow professionally and work with a team that values everyone’s contributions. As a member of the Foster Garvey team, you will work in a culture that is collaborative and collegial. You will be encouraged, and have opportunities, to work on public service matters.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Foster Garvey that are integrated into the firm’s culture and the way we do business. Guiding Foster Garvey’s actions in these important areas is the Opportunity & Progress Council (OPC), which establishes and executes the firm’s strategic initiatives aimed at breaking down institutional and cultural barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating a shared environment where everyone can do their best work together.

The successful candidate(s) will have:

A portable book of business
7 to 10 years of experience in IP and patent prosecution work
Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
A client-oriented approach to practice
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including with legal support staff
Demonstrated interest in giving back to the communities in which we live and work
License to practice law in Washington, Oregon, New York States or Washington, D.C. (or the ability to waive into practice in one of the areas)
Candidates based in the Seattle, Spokane, Portland, New York, and Washington D.C. areas will be considered.

Foster Garvey values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, political ideology, familial relationships, or status in any other legally protected group.

Apply online at:
https://fostergarvey.careers.micronapps.com/job_post_details.aspx?%3Eac^?LWCZ4dN=1`&QDFnXTpbVzc%3d=MW1rMjBA

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should submit their resume, cover letter, reference sheet, and writing sample through our Careers Portal webpage. If you need assistance with the application process or have questions about the position, please contact Georgia Woodruff, Director of Legal Talent and Professional Development, at georgia.woodruff@foster.com.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Hybrid, can be based out of Seattle, Spokane, Portland, New York, D.C.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 16, 2022- Europe, - US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Shook IP counseling team is seeking one or more patent prosecution attorneys to work with our exciting roster of brand-name clients from any of our US office locations. You will assist our team in procuring patents in the US and abroad, drafting patent opinions, IP diligence, and strategic IP business counseling, while working with our team of talented attorneys who strive to provide team members with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Desired candidates will have 2+ years of experience in all stages of patent preparation/prosecution. All technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply while candidates with a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or physics are preferred. Individual or groups of attorneys seeking new opportunities are encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates who are a member of the USPTO Patent Bar. The candidate must be licensed to practice in the state where the office resides. No portable business needed. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.shb.com/careers/legal-recruiting. Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Patent Agent/Patent Engineer – Law Firm – St. Louis MO, Kansas City MO, Jefferson City MO, New York NY, Boston MA, Wilmington DE, Las Vegas NV, Denver CO, Philadelphia PA, Salt Lake City UT, Miami FL

November 9, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - NYC, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking Patent Agents and Patent Engineers to assist patent attorneys with all aspects of patent prosecution, including patentability searches, preparation, and prosecution of patent applications, clearance searches, and invalidity searches.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Conducts patentability searches and analyses, and assists in the identification of patentable inventions
2. Drafts patent applications with the assistance of the patent team
3. Prepares Information Disclosure Statements for submission to the US Patent and Trademark Office
4. Assists with invalidity and clearance searches
5. Assists with developing response strategies to office actions
6. Works hand-in-hand with inventors on newly created products
7. Solves client challenges and responds to client needs

Competencies:

Decision Making - Identifies issues and provides suggestions to day-to-day problems; prioritizes and effectively completes daily tasks
Communication - Shares information by using data and information to support an argument or point of view; keeps team informed about progress and problems; avoids surprises; and understands the appropriate level of confidentiality required
Leadership - Gives positive and constructive feedback to peers; trains new employees; finds solutions to a problem; works autonomously; and is motivated to anticipate future business needs
Continuous Learning - Attends required training; accepts planned change willingly
Teamwork - Works as a member of the team, and understands the goals of the team; understands that team members' needs, ideas and solutions vary
Alignment to Values - Is aware of the Firm's values and consistently demonstrates them; is aware of the meaning/strategic goal of the Firm's Diversity & Inclusion values; has a deep understanding of one's own core functions

Patent Agent (This position is expected to meet or exceed a billable hour model)

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering or technical discipline.
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree or PhD
Required Licenses and/or Certifications: USPTO Registration required
Required Experience: 1 year of professional experience
Preferred Experience: 2+ years of experience
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
Travel Required: N/A
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Patent Engineer

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in a science field
Preferred Education: N/A
Required Licenses and/or Certifications: N/A
Required Experience: N/A
Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of experience
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
Travel Required: N/A
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At

Apply via email to:
cmanderson@atllp.com

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: St. Louis MO, Kansas City MO, Jefferson City MO, New York NY, Boston MA, Wilmington DE, Las Vegas NV, Denver CO, Philadelphia PA, Salt Lake City UT, Miami FL

Patent Agent with Chemistry Background – Law Firm – Washington, D.C., New York, open to other offices as well

October 7, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Venable LLP’s Patent Prosecution and Counseling group seeks an experienced patent agent with a background in organic chemistry to join the group in the Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco office.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – New York, NY; currently remote and in-person

May 4, 2022- US - NYC, - US - Telecommute

Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate with 1-4 years of experience to join it's full service IP practice. Ideal candidates will have a strong science background, preferably in Chemistry, with at least an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a life science area.
Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills are required.
In addition to litigation, responsibilities will include a full range of IP issues, including patent counseling and prosecution, trademark counseling and prosecution and copyright issues.
Japanese language skills is a plus, but not required.
Must be admitted to the New York and Patent Bar.

Patent Scientist – Computer Science – Law Firm – Open to offices in CA, NY or WA. Hybrid remote.

April 1, 2022- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. Candidates will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate with the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and work with the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Creating technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Reviewing issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other similar technical field is required.
At least two years of patent prosecution experience.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Open to Knobbe Office Locations: Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle

EOE/Veterans/Disability. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=484

Please include cover letter, resume, transcripts, and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to offices in CA, NY or WA. Hybrid remote.

Patent Scientist – Optics/Physics – Law Firm – Open to any office in CA, NY, WA, D.C. Hybrid remote.

March 31, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
Reviewing issued patents.

Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in Optics, Electrical Engineering with concentration on lasers/photonics, or Physics is required.
Patent prosecution experience is preferred.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Open to Knobbe Office Locations: Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

EOE/Vet/Disability. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=465

Please include cover letter, resume, transcripts, and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office in CA, NY, WA, D.C. Hybrid remote.

Patent Scientist – Electrical Engineering – Law Firm – Open to any office in CA, WA, NY, D.C. Hybrid remote.

March 31, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
Reviewing issued patents.

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering is required. M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred.
One to five years of patent prosecution experience is strongly desired.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Knobbe Office Locations: Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=431

Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office in CA, WA, NY, D.C. Hybrid remote.

Patent Agent – Other – New York

March 2, 2022- US - NYC, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Agent

NYU Langone, one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, is seeking a patent agent to join their team in New York.

The Patent Agent manages activities related to the disclosure and protection of new inventions in chemistry and life sciences and the transfer of technology from the Medical Center and the University to the marketplace. This includes assessing the patentability of new invention disclosures from faculty, identifying relevant prior art, analyzing substantive correspondence such as office actions from the US Patent and Trademark Office, and creating and maintaining detailed intellectual property records.

Job Responsibilities:

Evaluate invention disclosures from faculty for patentability and copyright protection.
Conduct prior art searches and summarize results in table and/or paragraph formats.
Work with the Director, Intellectual Property, Senior Director, Life Sciences Technology Transfer, outside counsel, and inventor(s) to evaluate patentability of inventions.
Assist Director, Intellectual Property, Senior Director, Life Sciences Technology Transfer, and outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications, to ensure adequate claim scope to cover commercially important aspects of invention are protected.
Monitor and manage patent prosecution deadlines.
Ensure that responses to communications and office actions from patent offices (US and foreign) are timely met without extensions.
Analyze and summarize office action rejections including any cited prior art (includes proposing arguments and/or claim amendments) and communicate to inventors, director, intellectual property, and senior director, life sciences technology transfer
Monitor deadlines and generate reports for patent maintenance fees and annuities and work with Office of Technology Opportunities and Ventures (TOV) business managers to ensure fees are paid timely.
Maintain NYU online account for patent maintenance and annuity fees.
Prepare formal patent documents such as assignments. Prepare reports and presentations as needed by director, intellectual property.
Prepare and file federal copyright registrations.
Meet with researchers to learn of their research, make them aware of intellectual property considerations, and encourage invention disclosures.
Create and maintain claim charts within a particular patent case as well as within patent families. Create and maintain patent family trees.
Create and maintain detailed notes for each patent case in electronic database including data entry.
Research prosecution matters on PAIR (and also foreign patent databases) and internal intellectual property management database
Ensure compliance with government reporting requirements for use of federal funds supporting research that has given rise to inventions and/or creations including data entry to iEdison database
Remain abreast of changes to USPTO rules, current patent prosecution issues and trends.
Meet with researchers to learn of their research, make them aware of intellectual property considerations, and encourage invention disclosures
Adhere to medical center policies and behavioral standards

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry
Must be Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Patent Agent (has taken and passed the patent bar examination and has good working understanding of patent process and procedures).
Experience with patenting process and patent prosecution in both chemistry and life sciences (e.g., pharmacology, biochemistry, biology, cell biology)
Excellent administrative, negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills necessary
Ability to work effectively with academic scientists to achieve consensus and promote good long-term relationships
Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage own caseload
Outstanding attention to detail and strong prioritization skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Drive and motivation to learn new material
Flexible, adaptable and efficient work practices
Advanced level of skill with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and also online research tools
A technical writing sample is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong technical background in both chemistry and the life sciences (e.g., pharmacology, biochemistry, biology, cell biology) with excellent academic credentials; post-doctoral research training or research experience is preferred.

Apply online at:
https://jobs.nyulangone.org/job/13931083/patent-agent-new-york-ny/#tab-id-2

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York

Patent & ITC Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or New York, NY

January 31, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Crowell & Moring LLP, seeks a highly qualified Associate to join our Patent & ITC Litigation practice group in our Washington, D.C. or New York office.

Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – New York, NY

January 24, 2022- US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe & Johnson’s New York office is looking for a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate with 2 to 6 years of experience to join its rapidly growing IP practice. Ideal candidates will have a strong science background, with at least an undergraduate degree—if not a master’s or Ph.D.—in a life science, e.g. biology, chemistry, immunology, pharmacology, chemical engineering or biomedical engineering. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – New York, NY

November 23, 2021- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pearl Cohen LLP is seeking a patent agent to work in their New York offices.

Patent Counsel – Optics/Physics – Law Firm – Open to any office location in CA, DC, NY, WA

November 18, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens is seeking motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants must have one to three years of patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a Ph.D. in Optics, Electrical Engineering with concentration on lasers/photonics, or Physics is required, and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Biotech Intellectual Property Law Associate or Patent Agent/Technical Specialist – Law Firm – New York, NY or San Diego, CA

October 3, 2021- US - NYC, - US - West, Tech - Biotech

Duane Morris seeks a biotech patent prosecution, opinion and counseling associate or experienced patent agent/technical specialist (Ph.D.) with 0-5 years of experience for its New York or San Diego office. Candidate must be admitted (or have the ability to become admitted) to practice before the USPTO as a registered U.S. Patent Attorney and/or agent with admission to one or more U.S. federal courts. The successful candidate will have experience practicing before the USPTO that is commensurate with the candidate’s years in practice along with a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and hold an advanced degree (i.e., Ph.D.) from an accredited institution in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology or microbiology. An appreciation of organic chemistry and bioinformatics is desired. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Technical Advisor / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York

September 24, 2021- US - NYC, - US - Southwest, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a technical advisor or patent agent to join the IP Group. The candidate should have excellent academic credentials in addition to strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. The ideal candidate would also have one or more Electrical Engineering degrees with a focus in wireless communications. The candidate would handle strategic patent prosecution and patent vetting matters, support patent infringement actions in analyzing infringement and validity issues, and evaluate and map patent claims to industry standards. This position may be located in our Austin, Dallas, or Houston office. Please indicate your office(s) of interest in your inquiry.

Patent Agent or Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, New York, or Philadelphia

July 10, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a patent agent or associate with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience to assist in prosecution, IP diligence, IP-transfer commercial transactions, and strategic IP business counseling. A graduate degree in a biological science is required, and a PhD is preferred. Strong academic credentials and excellent references are preferred. Preference for a degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or genetics. Admission to the patent bar is required. A strong entrepreneurial spirit is preferred.

Patent Scientist – Law Firm – California, Seattle, New York, or D.C.

April 24, 2021- US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens is seeking a bilingual (Japanese/English) patent scientist for their offices in California, Seattle, New York, or D.C. Patent Scientists work on complex projects wherein substantial judgment and initiative are required. These projects, which aid in the successful prosecution of patent applications through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices, may vary in length from only a few hours to several months. Each Patent Scientist is required to participate in many different aspects of the patent application process. The Patent Scientist works directly with partners of the firm, as well as associate attorneys. Working as a team, they divide tasks in the preparation of individual patent applications. Patent Scientists are expected to communicate effectively and efficiently with attorneys, office staff, inventors, patent examiners at the USPTO, clients (domestic and foreign) and foreign attorneys on a daily basis while appropriately representing the firm’s professional atmosphere.

Each client brings extremely novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and learn to convince the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position requires a candidate to possess an excellent attention to detail and the ability to describe the related technology in a way that is concise and vividly descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Review new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Create technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention.
Write patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Review issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. They must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom, while still communicating progress to attorneys and assistants in a timely fashion. Each Patent Scientist should have an interest in intellectual property law. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other similar technical subject is required
At least three to 10 years of patent prosecution experience is strongly desired
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with regard to technical and legal terminology, both verbally and in writing, in both Japanese and English languages.
Japanese patent attorney or Japanese law firm experience is preferred
Strong Japanese interpersonal skills and business etiquette are essential because the candidate will be expected to maintain, strengthen and build relationships with key Japanese clients and potential clients
Must be willing to engage in business development activities, including seminars, client social interactions and international travel
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level
Qualified candidates will possess exceptional oral and written communication skills.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=422

Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and writing sample with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: California, Seattle, New York, or D.C.

Patent Associate/Agent/Law Clerk/Technical Specialist – Law Firm – New York, NY/Remote

April 13, 2021- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

MagStone Law, LLP is a modern law firm dedicated to providing solution-focused, cost-effective, and high-quality legal services to our clients. We are all experienced lawyers with backgrounds from the most prominent international law firms. Our practice covers all aspects of corporate transactional law, including business formation, financing, licensing, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, and SEC compliance. We also provide legal services in intellectual property, real estate transactions, tax controversy, litigation, and dispute resolution services. Known for our expertise on U.S.-China cross-border transactions, we have become the go-to law firm for many Chinese companies exploring the U.S. market and U.S. companies entering into the Chinese market.