Patent agent/IP attorney – Corporation – Phoenix, Arizona

May 23, 2023- US - Southwest, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ASM, a large corporation, is seeking a Patent agent/IP attorney to work in Phoenix, Arizona

As a Patent Agent (or IP Attorney) in our Phoenix office, you are co-accountable for IP generation, security, and competitive intelligence within the framework of ASM’s Global IP Policy. The primary focus is on generating patents linked to ASM’s process and engineering activities in our Phoenix, Arizona office. This includes organizing and running patent council meetings with senior management, drafting patent applications, patent searches and clearance letters, managing outsourced patent services through law firms, maintaining patent database, conducting and organizing brainstorming sessions, and reviewing relevant publications to ensure patents are filed before disclosure.

Other responsibilities include IP security, consultancy, and ensuring compliance with IP policies throughout ASM. This includes setting up training as well as performing and reporting audits to ensure implementation. This position plays a pivotal role with senior management in case of litigation and competitive analysis, and includes determining ASM’s IP position against competitors, supporting licensing activities and managing appropriate responses and legal process in various situations.

The ideal candidate:

is able to generate IP effectively in a multicultural, dynamic and demanding business environment
is capable of analyzing IP situations as well as relevant future IP developments in order to conceptualize this into reliable expert advice and direction
can translate and synthesize information, as well as organize and plan cross departmental and cross organizational activities to ensure timely and full delivery
is able to communicate a complex message clearly and is able to adjust communication to any audience
is able to understand multiple and varying interests and cultural backgrounds that stakeholders may have and act accordingly
is able to build relationships and networks which are key in achieving goals and make effective use of informal networks to accomplish priorities

Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Engineering (preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering)
3-5 years of experience (and proven track record) of patent application drafting and patent prosecution
experience and knowledge within the semiconductor industry is advantageous
candidates who are US Patent Attorneys or are partially qualified to become one are encouraged to apply

Apply online at:
https://careers.asm.com/global/en/job/21529/Patent-Agent-IP-Attorney

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Patent Agent / Patent Scientist / Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote, or Bay Area, CA

May 23, 2023- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Agent, Patent Attorney, Patent Scientist or Patent Trainee to work remotely or in the California Bay Area.

As a Patent Agent, Patent Attorney, or Patent Scientist, you will be responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a variety of chemistry-related technologies for US and foreign patent prosecution. As a Patent Trainee, we will train you to learn how to prepare and prosecute patent applications in a variety of chemistry-related technologies for US and foreign patent prosecution for a career in patent prosecution at our firm. You will join an incredible team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff that represents a wide range of clients. Technical areas include those relating to semiconductor fabrication techniques, electrochemistry, surface chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, and bioinformatics.

Qualification Requirements:

Eligible to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Minimum B.S. or preferably M.S. or Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, physical sciences, or other relevant physical sciences field; or pertinent industry experience.
Strong writing and communication skills
Demonstrated interest in patent prosecution
Ability to work with colleagues in various time zones in the U.S.
Patent drafting and prosecution experience in materials science, thin film chemistry, surface chemistry, semiconductor fabrication processes, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, and bioinformatics a plus.
Not required but a plus: Patent drafting and prosecution experience in materials science, thin film chemistry, surface chemistry, semiconductor fabrication processes, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, and/or bioinformatics.

To apply, email the Hiring Partner Patricia Tsai at ptsai@wavsip.com.

Please provide as attachments to your email the following documents: your resume, cover letter, your college, grad school, and professional school transcripts, at least 2 writing samples, and a list of references.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote, or Bay Area, CA

Corporate Counsel – Patents – Corporation – Atlanta, GA

May 17, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rheem Manufacturing Company, a large corporation, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to work in Atlanta, GA.

The Corporate Counsel - Patents is responsible for providing global intellectual property services and counsel to Rheem and its domestic and international subsidiaries and affiliates, including supporting the Director of IP in developing global IP strategy, handling domestic and international IP procurement, enforcement, and clearance, and providing business counseling and transactional support. The position reports to the Director of IP and works closely with the company’s technology and innovation teams, as well as R&D, Marketing, Engineering and Procurement teams across Rheem’s global business units.

What You'll Do:

Work with external counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
Engage internal teams in the patenting process to align with business strategy.
Perform and analyze patent landscape, patentability, clearance, and invalidity searches.
Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements (licenses, assignments, co-existence agreements, design agreements, NDAs, etc.).
Assist with and advise on intellectual property clauses and matters in commercial agreements and M&A activities.
Develop and maintain company-wide IP policies including inventor award program.
Manage patent renewal process.
Report on patent activities to the Director of IP and -business leadership.
Support Director of IP in IP dispute management and deployment of Global IP Strategy.
Support trademark, domain, copyright, trade secret and other IP activities, as needed.

What You Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
3-8 years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and IP contracts.
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
Admission to the US patent bar (USPTO) in good standing.
Admission to a state bar in good standing.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities concurrently.

Apply online at:
https://rheem.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000176&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, TX (or remote – U.S.)

May 17, 2023- US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Davidson Sheehan LLP is an IP boutique headquartered in Austin, Texas looking for skilled and productive patent attorneys and agents to join our team. We serve a diverse group of sophisticated clients for whom we do exceptional work in a team-oriented environment.

Chemical Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Greenville, SC

May 17, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning is a rapidly growing intellectual property boutique with a unique approach to legal service and business operations. Not only do we believe that success is built upon exceptional relationships – internally and externally, but we also offer a distinctive firm structure and innovative solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our firm thrives on foundations of trust, openness, and integrity to build an environment of true collaboration. We aim to invest in our people, culture, and systems to create an atmosphere where all people grow and succeed.
From start-up ventures to multinational, Fortune 100 corporations, Dority & Manning represents a diverse set of organizations in all aspects of intellectual property law. Our team works closely with high-technology clients developing advancements in chemical and specialty materials, performance additives, process solutions, and other innovative technologies used in the medical, electronic, transportation, and other industries to secure patent protection and provide relevant strategic counsel.

Patent Attorney (Chicago & Remote) – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

May 17, 2023- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman (HFZ), the patent prosecution and consulting law firm located in downtown Chicago, is looking for patent attorneys to join our team. We represent clients in a wide variety of areas including electronics, software, Internet, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer goods.

Patent Attorney – Government – Remote – Washington, DC area

May 10, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, Work - Attorney

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property is seeking a patent attorney to perform advanced legal functions to assure proper intellectual property protection under DOE programs; provide legal counsel on research, technology and economic security (RTES) activities including export controls to further the Department's mission of advancing the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; analyze claims against the Government; perform litigation, contracts negotiation, and regulation drafting; and be responsible for all stages of prosecution activities directed to protecting the Government's interest in intellectual property, both domestically and world-wide.

Computer Science Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

May 8, 2023- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and patent agents with a background in computer science. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 2 to 4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications relating to computer science. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

May 8, 2023- US - Northwest, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is seeking patent prosecution associates and patent agents with strong expertise in organic chemistry (an M.S. or Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or similar discipline is required). Experience in design and synthesis of pharmaceuticals preferred. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably at least 2–4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for chemistry related matters.

Trademark Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, OR

May 8, 2023- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist seeks a lateral trademark attorney for our main office in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have 3–6 years of experience with trademark availability counseling, prosecution, pre-litigation trademark disputes, and inter partes proceedings. The position requires skills in consulting clients in relation to the use, protection, and enforcement of trademarks, coordinating global trademark portfolios, resolving trademark-related and domain name disputes, and drafting IP license agreements. Candidates should be well versed in both domestic and international trademark practice. Copyright experience is a plus.

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science – Law Firm – Remote/Multiple Locations

May 5, 2023- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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