Staff Counsel (Intellectual Property) – Other – Pullman, Wash.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our Staff Counsel - Intellectual Property position in Pullman, Washington.

SELs corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Responsibilities:
• Help protect SEL worldwide intellectual property portfolio.
• Advise management in all IP matters including patent, copyright, licensing, trade secret, and trademark.
• Work with US and foreign outside counsel to timely prepare and prosecute patents.
• Work closely with R&D to identify and protect patentable inventions.
• Advise and train other departments in all IP matters.
• Assist Lead Counsel with infringement matters.
• Draft and negotiate IP clauses and agreements including NDAs and licensing agreements.
• Identify, measure and improve intellectual property processes.

Qualifications:
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or other discipline related to SEL purpose
• J.D. degree from an accredited school of law
• Member in good standing of a state bar
• Member in good standing of U. S. Patent and Trademark Office bar
• Working knowledge of the U.S. and international patent process
• Exceptional interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of relevant legal experience

Contact:
We ask all candidates to submit their resume through our website at www.selinc.com/applynow. If your qualifications and experience match any of our current openings, please submit your resume for that position so that you may be considered immediately. To apply directly to this position, visit this link: http://www.Click2Apply.net/hf333c6.

SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of resum submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Pullman, Washington

An Award Winning Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.

In 2012, SEL earned a spot on the FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journals 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazines 500|5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA), and the Washington Secretary of State Corporations for Communities Award (2010). Puget Sound Business Journal has also ranked SEL as one of Washington States Top 100 Largest Private Companies every year since 2007.

In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evans Research Company, SEL ranks first in all performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, maintenance cost, relay setting PC software, and price. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification from Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Less than 2,000 companies in the U.S. earn the VPP STAR status for outstanding safety and health programs.

Apply Your Talent. Make a Difference. Enjoy the Rewards.

Are you ready to be part of a highly motivated and well-equipped team? Are you a quick learner who likes new challenges? If so, then you are ready to join us at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.

Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer III delivered the first commercial digital protective relay in 1984. Under his technical, managerial, and fiscal leadership, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories has expanded to become a leader in the power industry, employing over 3,700 people world-wide. Dr. Schweitzer understands and supports the need for investing in employees. In return, he expects that we hire only the best, most highly motivated team members, and that we deliver simple, reliable, and cost-effective products and solutions.

Our products and solutions must be simple and reliable because they protect the largest, most complicated machine on earth: the electric power grid. Blackouts in the U.S. and Canada remind us that reliable electric power is crucial to our society. SEL provides systems, services, and products for the protection, monitoring, control, automation, and metering of utility and industrial electric systems worldwide.

Our company and our products exist to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. That purpose has made SEL very successful, and the company is managed with sound fiscal judgment and that purpose in mind. Profits are reinvested to fuel the companys growth.

In addition to offering a variety of challenges in a supportive, stable environment, SEL shares its success with employees by giving them stock in the company. All employees earn stock at the same rate. And because only employees can own SEL stock, the stock price is not subject to market volatility. Even when the stock market value has plunged, SEL stock consistently increased in value.

Employee Testimonial Video: SEL employees describe the opportunity and rewards of a career working at a 100% employee owned company! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMyhbe7Hklo.

Benefits: SEL has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision for all regular full-time employees and their entire family; long-term disability and life insurance; education assistance programs; a very generous employee stock ownership plan; 401K; flexible benefit account; and an outstanding work environment.

Patent Associate / Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

Dorsey & Whitney LLP's Patent group is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate with one to five years of experience for our Salt Lake City office. The ideal candidate will have significant patent prosecution experience in mechanical, materials science, and/or electro-mechanical technologies. All relevant technical backgrounds will be considered. USPTO and Utah State Bar admissions are preferred. Strong academic credentials are required. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

About Dorsey:
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.

Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Energy
- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
- Health Care
- Mining & Natural Resources
- Public-Private Partnerships

Dorsey’s distinguished alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Contact
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Patent Agents may apply at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and attorneys may apply at www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5186. Please submit a patent prosecution writing sample, in addition to your cover letter, resume and transcript.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Des Plaines, Ill.

Honeywell Honeywell has an excellent career opportunity is currently available for a Patent Counsel within Honeywell’s UOP business in Des Plaines, Illinois. The position will be responsible for partnering with the organizations inventors and technologists in the preparation of patent applications, as well as leading the prosecution of applications with patent offices.

Honeywell International is a $39 billion diversified Fortune 100 leader with more than 130,000 employees in 100 countries around the world. We invent and manufacture technologies that address some of the world’s toughest challenges linked to global macro trends like energy efficiency, clean energy generation, safety and security, globalization and customer productivity. We are building a world that’s safer and more secure, more comfortable and energy efficient, more innovative and productive. For more information, please visit Honeywell.com or follow us @HoneywellNow.

Performance Materials and Technologies is a high-performing, global business with an array of technologies that are changing the world for the better. We develop and manufacture advanced materials and process technologies used in a wide range of industries and applications, from petroleum refining to environmentally-friendlier refrigerants to bullet-resistant vests. Our advanced materials are critical in the manufacture of products ranging from nylon to computer chips to pharmaceutical packaging.

Performance Materials and Technologies holds more than 3,900 patents globally and employs 2,800 engineers (about one-third of its total workforce) and 1,100 R&D personnel, including 400 with doctorates. Performance Materials and Technologies comprises five businesses, each of which succeeds on the strength of its technology portfolio, complimented with expertise in engineering, sales, marketing and supply chain.

UOP is the recognized leader in developing and licensing process technology used by refiners and petrochemicals producers to produce gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and the building blocks for plastic and other products. It also develops and sells catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, process plants and technical services.

UOP is pioneering technology to get plastics from natural gas and to get more valuable products out of every barrel of oil. UOP has also developed technology to produce real fuels from renewable energy sources, including Honeywell Green Diesel™ and Honeywell Green Jet Fuel™, which was used to power the first transatlantic biofuel flight.

Responsibilities Include:
• Serve as patent counsel in the Patent Acquisition Group for UOP.
• Will primarily undertake original patent preparation and prosecution across multiple technologies for UOP.
• Will secondarily support broader IP-related legal matters of various UOP businesses in conjunction with Lead IP Business Counsels.
• Directly prepare/draft patent applications, and directly prosecute patent applications globally
• Significantly instruct and manage outside counsel in non-U.S. regions in the prosecution of the UOP global patent estate across multiple technologies; also manage U.S. outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of domestic patent applications.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of overall IP strategic plans for various UOP businesses and technologies, and conduct legal best practices training and education in the areas of patent prep/pros to internal clients.
• Support of Intellectual Property (IP)-related matters outside of patent preparation and prosecution.
• Assist Lead IP Business Counsels, with occasional lead roles, in other IP-related matters for various UOP businesses, including counseling related to IP risk-opportunity analyses of potential transactions and new product/process introductions, adversarial patent office proceedings (oppositions, revocations, invalidation actions), and transactional/agreement matters.

Basic Candidate Qualifications:
• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a closely related engineering discipline is required.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school is required.
• Minimum 3 years experience handling the original preparation and prosecution of patent applications is required.
• Current State Bar of IL admission or the ability to immediately transfer to IL State Bar is required.
• Current USPTO registration number is required.

Additional Candidate Qualifications:
• Strong intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence are necessary.
• Personal presence, strong communications skills and credibility necessary to effectively interact with inventors and technologists in preparing patent specifications and constructing arguments during prosecution is desired.
• Outstanding Integrity and judgment.
• Ability to set priorities for himself/herself, as well as for other members of legal department, and the discipline to execute to those priorities is preferred.
• A self-motivated, dedicated team player who will take a proactive approach to manage and continuously improve internal legal function is desired.

We offer a team oriented environment along with exciting career opportunities and a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Honeywell is committed to a diverse workforce.

Contact:
Apply to this position at http://www.honeywell.com/careers/jobsearch.html Position number: 00228204 - Patent Counsel

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Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Des Plaines, Illinois

Sr. Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – El Segundo, Calif.

Mattel Mattel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to join its team of IP professionals located at the company headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier law department at an iconic company, named one of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Places to Work for 2007 and 2008. This individual will play a critical part of Mattel's product innovation process, advising design and development teams and business leaders throughout the product life cycle. In particular, he or she will be responsible for Mattel's day-to-day product clearance activity, including analyzing new products and evaluating patent search reports; supervising the filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications; and managing patent claims and litigation as needed.

The role includes considerable hands-on interaction with outside patent and litigation counsel, as well as the responsibility to render strategic advice to design, development and business constituencies on all aspects of the patent prosecution and enforcement process. Specifically, the position is charged with delivering cost-effective and timely business solutions while balancing the legal and practical needs of the Company.

Experience - External:
• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house as a practicing Attorney.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to work together collaboratively with professionals from across the organization, including engineering, design, sales, marketing, and finance
• Thorough knowledge of patent concepts, practices and procedures, with solid expertise in substantive and procedural requirements of domestic and international patent prosecution in mechanical and/or electrical arts
• Ideal candidate will have top analytical, research and drafting skills and knowledge of federal and international regulations and procedures governing patent matters.

Additional requirements include:
• JD or LLM from an ABA accredited law school required
• Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association required (California is preferred)
• Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO in patent cases
• Experience with patent licensing in consumer products field preferred
• Some patent litigation experience preferred
• Other relevant intellectual property experience with trademark, copyright, trade dress and/or trade secret is helpful, though not required
• Strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide top-quality, proactive, efficient and effective legal support in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact:
Interested applicants visit the careers section of Mattel's website to apply.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: El Segundo, California

Mattel is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations.

At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including ongoing professional development through our global Leadership Development Center, on-site childcare and a fitness and recreation center.

Mattel makes some of the world's most innovative and beloved toys each and every year ' brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and American Girl top the list. Our toys have put millions of smiles on the faces of many generations of children around the world.

And our employees also have a lot to smile about. In January 2009, Mattel was again named to FORTUNE Magazine's prestigious '100 Best Companies to Work for' list, ranking number 48, up 22 spots from number 70 in 2008. The company was ranked in 2008 as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by Los Angeles Business Journal. Mattel also is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 2007's 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies.

Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo. or Seattle, Wash.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP's patent group is seeking an Associate or Agent with two to five years of experience to be based in Denver or Seattle. This Associate or Agent will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

The following qualifications are required:

  • USPTO admission
  • Two to five years of Patent Associate or Patent Agent experience
  • B.S. and/or M.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or a B.S. in Engineering with relevant technical Computer Science or Electrical Engineering work experience
  • Strong academic performance

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

  • Mansfield Rule Plus Certification (Diversity Lab)
  • Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
  • 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
  • Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
  • Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Contact
Patent Agent candidates should apply at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and Patent Associate candidates should apply at www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. In addition to submitting your cover letter, resume and transcript with your application, please also submit a patent prosecution writing sample.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, Colorado or Seattle, Washington

IP Patent Prosecution Associate / Agent / Engineer – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

michael-bestMichael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an additional Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate, Agent, or Engineer for either Milwaukee, Waukesha, or Madison, WI.

Our Prosecution Associates prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Eligible candidates will preferably have an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, but experienced candidates from Biomechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Physics backgrounds may be considered.

2+ years of firm patent prosecution experience are required. Admission to the Patent Bar is preferred, but not required.

Attorney candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which they are admitted to practice.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, outstanding written communication skills, and the flexibility to thrive (and have fun!) in a fast-paced professional environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing IP team with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and has over 100 IP professionals.

To be considered, a candidate must possess strong academic credentials. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and either official or unofficial transcripts.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Contact
Please apply through the Michael Best website using the following link: http://careers.michaelbest.com/viSelfApply/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=5&FilterJobID=111. To be considered, a candidate must possess strong academic credentials. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and either official or unofficial transcripts.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Milwaukee, Waukesha, or Madison, Wisconsin

Patent Search Associate (Mech. / Med. Devices) – Small Corporation – Pasadena, Calif. or Telecommute

shermanSherman Patent Search Group (SPSG), a premier 100% US-based patent search firm boutique, is currently seeking a patent search associate with a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering.  B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred.  Prior IP experience as an Examiner, or patent searcher is required – including experience in FTO, invalidity, and patentability searching.  Ability and experience to take on a broad array of technologies is required.

We have offices in Pasadena, CA; however, remote work will be considered for experienced candidates.

SPSG is a 100% US-based, rapidly-growing patent search firm. We serve some of the largest law firms, universities, and Fortune 500 companies in the world. Our team is truly our strongest asset. We combine our powerful backgrounds in IP (former Examiners, patent prosecutors, and patent litigators) with our sought-after technical acumen, and focus on maximizing quality and usefulness of search results while keeping our costs exceptionally competitive.

Sherman Patent Search Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
For consideration, email your resume and cover letter to info@shermanpatentsearch.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Pasadena, California or telecommute