International IP Law Group (IIPLG) is looking for a patent engineer/agent to assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, mostly in the computer and software arts. IIPLG provides a pleasant, flexible work environment, and some telecommuting is possible, based on demonstrated ability to be productive while working remotely. Salary depends on experience.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of a patent attorney: • Analyze technical documents that briefly describe a client’s invention and write a clear, thorough and understandable description of the invention • Analyze technical documents to identify differences between the technology described in the documents and a client’s invention; write a clear and understandable explanation of the differences • Meet with client engineers, scientists and other technologists to discuss and understand specific inventions • Learn and apply relevant legal principles related to protection of inventions in the U.S. patent system
Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent • 2-3 years relevant technical experience • No previous legal experience required
Contact: Please email a complete resume with salary history and a writing sample to office@iiplg.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
Microsoft is seeking to hire an patent attorney to work in its Redmond, Washington, offices. Put your experience as a patent attorney to great use as a member of Microsoft’s Patent Group, managing patent portfolio development with various Microsoft business divisions, and overseeing key relationships with Microsoft’s outside counsel. Microsoft provides a stimulating, complex, and fast-paced environment, and this position will give the successful candidate an opportunity to maintain the company’s focus on creating and maintaining the World’s most valuable patent portfolio.
Responsibilities: US outside counsel management: • Vet and onboard new outside patent counsel. Work with in-house counseling teams to align outside patent counsel with appropriate technology areas and counseling teams. Oversee the work product of outside patent counsel to ensure that it meets strategic goals and Microsoft quality metrics. Provide ongoing training and support to outside patent counsel. US country management: • Provide leadership in the analysis and implementation of changes in US law and practice. Identify candidate issues and cases for appeal to the BPAI/PTAB. Facilitate issue resolutions between outside patent counsel and the PTO. Develop, update, and promulgate Microsoft patent practice guidelines. Portfolio quality management: • Work closely with in-house client counseling teams to understand the business and technical objectives of the teams and their clients. Use this understanding to assist in the development and implementation of effective patent preparation and prosecution strategies. • Work with various Microsoft teams and vendors to define and improve internal and external processes related to the filing and prosecution of Microsoft patent applications.
Requirements: J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, strong software expertise with BS or MS in CS or EE, excellent academic credentials, USPTO admission, At least 5 years of relevant experience. International experience a plus. Opinion work (invalidity/non-infringement), licensing, litigation and/or advanced technical degree a plus. As this role focuses on managing the preparation and prosecution of software applications, significant computer software patent preparation and prosecution experience is required, preferably with a law firm.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by and employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
Kilyk & Bowersox, P.L.L.C., a law firm located in Warrenton, Va. is seeking an Experienced Biochem/Chem Patent Agent. Must have at least 4 years of solid prosecution experience in the biochem and chemical area (both are required and be talented enough to work in other areas, such as mechanical and designs). Applicant must be capable of creating work product that is suitable to send to clients (duties include preparing patent applications from scratch, review and responding to Office Actions, assisting in preparing legal opinions on patents, and preparing IP agreements). Salary commensurate with experience.
The Webb Law Firm, a Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking candidates for associate positions in the firm. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding at least a B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and a minimum of 3 years experience as an IP attorney. Industrial chemical experience, particularly organic chemistry experience, preferred. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications (U.S. and international) and client counseling regarding patentability, infringement and validity, with significant opportunities to practice all aspects of IP law, including litigation. Registration to practice before the USPTO preferred with prior industrial and/or legal experience desired.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to msomerhalder@webblaw.com or by mail to:
Mike Somerhalder Firm Administrator The Webb Law Firm One Gateway Center 420 Ft. Duquesne Blvd, Suite 1200 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.
DIRECTVis seeking a Senior Patent Analysis Counsel to work in its El Segundo, California offices. As a member of the Corporate Business and Legal Affairs Department, will provide support and assistance for various intellectual property matters through:
• Analyzing third party assertions including offers to license, cease and desist letters and infringement allegations. • Generating and/or obtaining legal opinions. • Exploiting the DIRECTV patent portfolio including defensive and licensing-out activities. • Analyzing IP acquisition and sales opportunities. • Drafting and reviewing IP contract provisions. • Supporting patent litigation activities.
Preferred candidates will possess: • Experience: Six or more years of patent prosecution and litigation in law firm and/or in-house corporate environments. Prior engineering experience is a plus. • Education: J.D. from a highly recognized law school and Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field. • Licensing/Certifications: Registered Patent Attorney and Member of the California Bar.
In addition, candidates must have the proven organizational and multitasking skills to manage projects with tight deadlines, be able to exhibit sound judgment and attention to detail, possess excellent analytical and communication skills and be team players and self starters who can successfully work independently in a highly dynamic environment.
The Sughrue Firm is actively seeking patent agents with degrees in computer science or software related fields. A bachelor's or master's degree in one of these fields is required for consideration. Addtionally, we would prefer that candidates have at least 1 - 2 years of experience drafting software related applications in a law firm or corporate environment. All candidates must provide transcripts and recent writing samples in order to be considered for these openings.
Contact: Please forward all communications to HR@sughrue.com. Sughrue Mion, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. No 3rd party submissions will be accepted.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
Whirlpool, the world’s largest home appliance company, is seeking a Patent Agent to provide intellectual property and technology related patent support and services to internal client groups in a variety of ways, including managing invention disclosures, supporting our invention review process, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting in training.
Responsibilities: Maximize intellectual property opportunities to help ensure Whirlpool’s unique and compelling innovations are a core driver of Whirlpool’s success. Specific responsibilities may include: • Reviewing invention disclosures and advising on patentability issues • Patent searching • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications • Assisting in developing patenting strategies for key technologies, including conducting patent landscaping searches • Supporting various innovation generation activities such as invention workshops to target development of strategic IP • Providing patent support for special projects • Training internal clients on various intellectual property matters • Researching patent issues relevant to the company’s business.
Requirements: • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or electrical • Licensed as patent agent before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office • Minimum of 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Experience in patent searching and client counseling related to patentability is desired. • Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of concurrent projects. • Strong analytical, research, organization and management skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills. • Demonstrated ability to achieve results as a member of a cross functional team • Willingness to take initiative, anticipate issues and offer solutions. • Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines. • A positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude and flexible approach with a good sense of humor.
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, an established intellectual property law firm in Rockville, Md., is seeking an experienced patent attorney having an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering or physics. The position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent prosecution, opinion, and counseling matters in the electrical arts with quality domestic and foreign clients. The ideal candidate should have experience in telecommunications technology fields including wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment. Candidates should have 2+ years experience in patent application drafting and prosecution. U.S. Patent Office experience or familiarity with the USPTO practice is desirable. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required.
Contact: Interested candidate should send resume, transcripts and writing samples.
Legal Administrator Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC 1901 Research Blvd., Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20850 or email to dmr@usiplaw.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Biotech Associate with 5 or more years experience for its Madison, Milwaukee or Chicago offices, with a Ph.D. and patent prosecution and client counseling experience. Must be admitted to the Patent Bar. Candidate must excel in team environment and must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing life sciences practice with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best has earned a reputation as a leading law firm in the Midwest. The firm has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and has over 100 professionals.
Contact: Resume and transcripts (law school, graduate, and undergraduate) should be submitted with all initial inquiries via our online submission process at www. michaelbest.com/careers.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; or Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois
Intellectual Ventures and Invention Law Group, PC seeks a Chief Policy Counsel. This position reports to the General Counsel. Working closely with other attorneys, business leaders and outside counsel, the Chief Policy Counsel will manage public policy issues related to invention rights and intellectual property, as well as other areas that significantly impact IV’s business, including tax, energy, science and technology and investment-related issues, in the U.S. and internationally. An ideal candidate will have substantive expertise in several of these areas, a significant understanding of and experience with U.S. legislative, administrative and judicial processes and organizations and international experience.
Responsibilities: • Manage IV’s involvement in the development of U.S. legislative and regulatory policy, including: • Tracking proposed legislation that may affect patent law or other areas of importance to IV, and communicating those developments to IV personnel as appropriate. • Studying contemplated or pending legislation, proposing changes to such legislation and working with external lobbyists and others in Washington, D.C. to communicate IV’s proposals, testimony and comments to Members and staff. • Proposing new legislation as needed to protect innovation and invention rights, and other aspects of IV’s business. • Monitor U.S. case law developments, including those relating to patent law and other areas of importance to IV’s business, and communicate those developments to IV personnel as appropriate. • Propose and supervise the preparation and filing of amicus briefs in significant U.S. federal court cases. • Manage IV’s participation in U.S. Patent Office developments, including: • Monitoring proposed USPTO rulemaking. • As appropriate, preparing and coordinating the filing of comments and proposals at the USPTO in response to proposed rulemaking. • Monitor international legislative and legal developments related to patent issues and other areas that may affect IV’s business, and recommend appropriate activity to protect and further IV’s business interests. • Carry out the above activities by: • Coordinating with legal and business leaders to ensure alignment with and support of IV’s goals. • Preparing appropriate documents internally and managing outside counsel to prepare documents as needed, and coordinating the filing of documents with appropriate governmental entities. • Meeting with government officials, legislative staffers and legislators as appropriate to support these activities. • Participate actively as IV’s representative in appropriate IP and other organizations, including developing and maintaining strong professional working relationships with organization leaders and members to inform IV’s policy positions. • Establish and develop relationships with professionals in companies and governmental entities, both national and international, that will assist and inform IV’s policy interests. • Manage outside counsel, consultants, lobbyists and department spending to budget.
Legal/Technical: • 15+ years of in-house, law firm, government and/or academic experience with particular expertise in legislative and regulatory policy. • Substantive U.S. and international experience in law and policy in at least some of the following areas: invention rights and intellectual property; tax; energy; science and technology; investment-related issues; and information management, including access control, integration and analytics. Skill in devising strategic legal approaches, particularly with respect to invention and intellectual property rights, contract law, corporate law and patent licensing. • Excellent legal, business and political judgment.
Management/Supervisory: • Demonstrated success in managing programs, consultants and organizational activities. • Demonstrated success in managing costs to budget and driving cost containment initiatives. • Proven track record of accomplishment leading or influencing direct or cross-functional teams of legal and business experts to achieve goals. • Experience partnering with senior-level management and addressing rapid changes in development and delivery requirements. • Demonstrated integrity, maturity, good judgment and a constructive approach to challenges.
Behavioral: • Able to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing. • Able to develop and maintain good professional relationships with entities and professionals with whom IV may not share common policy positions or goals. • Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills. • Established credibility in relevant professional communities. • Multi-dimensional thinker who responds and creates new approaches based upon pertinent legal developments. • Able to effectively lead cross-functional teams.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Intellectual Ventures is the leader in the business of invention. Driven by the belief that invention sparks progress, Intellectual Ventures is committed to creating and sustaining a market for invention. The company creates new inventions, invests in existing inventions and partners with universities and research labs worldwide to develop inventions. Intellectual Ventures provides companies access to these inventions through a variety of licensing and partnering programs.
Greenberg Traurig is seeking a full-time, junior patent prosecution attorney for its Denver office. 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience required, preferably in the area of materials science and/or chemical engineering. Industry experience preferred. A degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science preferred. Registration before the USPTO and state bar admission are required.
Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills, and be capable of independent and creative work. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits.
The growing intellectual property law group of Durham Jones & Pinegar, an AV rated 80+ attorney law firm is seeking for its SLC office an attorney with 1-3 years of solid experience in patent prosecution and an EE background. The ideal candidate is a motivated self starter with a strong work ethic. Top 10% and/or Law Review preferred.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit a resume and salary history to Lorie E. Springer, HR Director, Durham Jones & Pinegar, resumes@djplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for day-to-day management of Red Hat's Patent Program. Additionally, as a key member of the IP team, this person will assist in identifying patent acquisition opportunities and provide analysis of Red Hat's patent portfolio.
Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of software-based patent prosecution experience, an innovative spirit and a passion for defending the open source mission.
Primary Responsibilities: • Manage the day-to-day operations of Red Hat’s patent program for inventors including directing outside counsel's preparation and prosecution of patent applications and reviewing draft applications, office action responses, and other prosecution documents • Ensure compliance of outside counsel with relevant Red Hat policies and procedures • Manage the intake, processing and tracking of invention disclosures and implement Red Hat’s Inventions Committee for reviewing invention disclosures against Red Hat’s filing strategies • Contribute to and manage Red Hat’s patent related intranet sites and educational efforts as well encourage employee participation through training and employee meetings • Help to create the patent program budget and manage the budget throughout the fiscal year including third party service handling maintenance and annuities for Red Hat patents and outside counsel charges against budgets • Assist other Red Hat IP group members with reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defensive capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio, and supporting important third party patent-related alliances • Assist with ongoing litigation as needed as well as patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence
• 4-8 years relevant experience in all aspects of patent prosecution practice • Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred • Technical background in software, such as bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience • Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
We make great technology that delivers long term freedom, flexibility, choice, and superior performance. This is a dynamic, fast paced organization where passion and the belief in the transformational nature of Open Source is essential, as is the ability to effectively translate those traits to the day-to day fulfillment of our Intellectual Property strategy.
Come make a difference in a company that’s changing the world.
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Litigation Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for the day to day defense in patent litigation as well as helping to define overall litigation strategy. The role requires that this person becomes the master of the law and technology for each case.
Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of relevant patent litigation experience, software technology background, and a knowledge and passion for defending the open source mission.
Primary Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day conduct of on-going defense in patent litigation including evaluating and addressing threatened patent litigation, proposing a litigation strategy, and becoming the master of the law and technology of each case. • Advise Red Hat’s leadership regarding its financial exposure in patent litigation. • Develop protocols regarding recurring patent litigation decisions. • Help assess, select, and manage outside patent litigation counsel. • Assist in managing discovery and reviewing and revising court filings. • Assist the intellectual property practice group with patent issues including answering patent inquiries, reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defense capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio and supporting important third party patent related alliances. • Enable a corporate culture aligned with Red Hat’s Open Source patent philosophy including training Red Hat employees regarding patent issues and encouraging employee participation in the patent program through employee meetings. • Assist with patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence.
• 6-10 years of relevant law firm experience in all aspects of patent litigation practice. • In-house experience highly preferred. • Technical background in software, such as bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience. • Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials. • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
We make great technology that delivers long term freedom, flexibility, choice, and superior performance. This is a dynamic, fast paced organization where passion and the belief in the transformational nature of Open Source is essential, as is the ability to effectively translate those traits to the day-to day fulfillment of our Intellectual Property strategy.
Come make a difference in a company that’s changing the world.
Fish & Associates, PC, a boutique Intellectual Property firm, is seeking a full-time, mid-level patent agent or patent attorney.
The candidate must have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Areas of concentration should either be (1) computer/software or (2) biotechnology. Preferred candidates should have at least a master or doctorate degree in these areas.
The firm has a great collaborative environment and places a premium emphasis on actively strategizing and counseling for clients in all aspects of IP. The ideal person should also have some industry experience that can bring another level of understanding and expertise. Besides having experience as a patent prosecutor, the person must possess strategic thinking skills to solve problems and excellent communication skills to relate to all levels of personnel both in and out of the office. The firm is in an active growing phase, and has a friendly culture that aims to help its employees achieve career goals and at the same time maintain life balances.
Compensation is competitive along with full benefits.
Harrity & Harrity, LLP, an Intellectual Property Boutique with a reputation for delivering the highest quality patent work, is seeking patent attorneys/agents to join its world class patent preparation and prosecution team in Fairfax, Virginia. We are seeking hard-working, quality-driven candidates with 2+ years experience as a patent associate/agent and/or 2+ years experience as a patent examiner. Candidates must have a technical degree in electrical/mechanical/computer engineering or physics and be duly registered to practice before the USPTO. We provide extensive training in quality patent preparation and prosecution as well as professional development training in business development. Excellent compensation package with full benefits included. Hard-working attorneys/agents at Harrity & Harrity consistently out-earn their peers at other firms.
Dynamics Inc. is a startup focused on next-generation payment devices and systems. Having raised $40.7MM since 2009, Dynamics is one of the most disruptive technology startups. Dynamics currently has three full-time patent attorney's. Dynamics is looking for a Sr. Patent Attorney with significant proseuction experience to assist in managing and expanding its patent docket. In merely a few years, Dynamics has filed over 150 pending/issued patents. Dynamics Inc. is located in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation to Pittsburgh is required. Traditional GC legal activities will be tought to the candidate by Dynamics' General Counsel. EE degree required.
A patent firm is seeking an independent contractor patent attorney/agent with at least 4 years of experience and a background in CS (telecommuting option).
• Patent firm seeks independent contractor patent agent or attorney with deep background in computer science. • Are you tired of commuting to work everyday, face time pressures in the firm, trying to make billables while doing prep and pros, or partners that don't understand your challenges? • Would you rather have the flexibility to set your own work schedule and make more money than you are making now per hour? • Are you interested in working with the best inventors, cutting edge technologies and Fortune 100 companies? • If the above appeals to you and you meet all of the below minimum requirements then please contact us. • Required - Independently prepared from scratch at least 100 patent applications in the software and computer software architecture space. • Required - Registered patent agent or attorney • Plus - Advanced degree in computer science. • Plus - Prep and pros experience in online internet and social networking technologies.
is looking for a patent engineer/agent to assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, mostly in the computer and software arts. IIPLG provides a pleasant, flexible work environment, and some telecommuting is possible, based on demonstrated ability to be productive while working remotely. Salary depends on experience.
