2015

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

July 29, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pearne & Gordon LLP, one of the oldest and largest Intellectual Property Law Firms in Cleveland, Ohio, is accepting resumes for the position of Patent Attorney. Candidates must possess:

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

July 28, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Godfrey & Kahn logo is a Wisconsin based law firm, providing legal solutions to clients ranging from privately-held businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

Patent Attorney – USPTO – Alexandria, Va.

July 24, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government

The Office of the Solicitor, a division in the Office of General Counsel (OGC) at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is seeking an experienced and talented individual to serve as a Patent Attorney. The Office of the Solicitor acts as legal counsel to the USPTO on intellectual property law matters and also works in collaboration with the Department of Commerce on interagency intellectual property law matters. The work is challenging, the atmosphere is professional, and the diverse attorneys enjoy a high quality of work life rarely found in the legal field.

Research Assistant/Project Intern – University – Houston, Texas (Updated)

July 23, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational

The Baylor College of Medicine Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy plans to hire two part–time Research Assistants (8 hours per week) to assist with a one-year NIH-funded research project that will assess the impact of recent U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence on patenting strategies in genomic innovation. The work can be done remotely and will not require relocation.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

July 21, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sheppard Mullin's Intellectual Property practice seeks a patent agent with 2 to 4 years of experience to join our growing and dynamic team, working in either D.C. or Northern Virginia. Since 2010, the firm’s IP group has strategically doubled in size, growing from 45 to nearly 100 IP professionals, to support our burgeoning client base. We and take pride in our diverse and collaborative team of attorneys and staff committed to professional excellence in a collegial environment.

From Fortune 500’s to startups, we represent a range of industries and cutting edge technologies. The person hired for this position will work closely with attorneys to draft and prosecute applications to support clients in gaming, social media, augmented reality, virtual reality, and interactive media industries. The ideal candidate will be at least a user, if not an enthusiast, of technology in these industries. The position presents opportunities to interact with leading inventors and entrepreneurs in these emerging fields.

Responsibilities

Draft US patent applications
Prosecute patent applications
Assist clients with management of patent portfolios and provide recommendations regarding prosecution strategies
Routinely conduct examiner interviews with the USPTO to expedite prosecution
Prepare responses to outstanding communications from the USPTO in a timely manner
Conduct invention disclosure teleconferences with inventors
Perform complex legal analysis including freedom-to-operate and patentability analysis
Participate in invention disclosure teleconferences

Qualifications

The candidate must be admitted to the patent bar and have experience in patent prosecution; USPTO experience preferred. Excellent academic credentials and great communication skills are required.
A technical undergraduate degree in computer science or electrical engineering is preferred although applicants with other technical undergraduate degrees will be considered
Experience in drafting US patent applications required; prosecution experience preferred
Excellent technical, writing, communication and analytical skills
Must be a team-player and willing to “take ownership” of projects.
Law school students who are registered patent agents are welcome to apply
Patent Agents applying for this position must be registered to practice before the USPTO, though we will consider Technical Advisors that are qualified to sit for the registration exam. USPTO experience preferred

Contact
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, and resume to MKershek@SheppardMullin.com Note to Search Firms: if you wish to submit a candidate for this position, you must have in place, or be prepared to sign, Sheppard Mullin's current fee agreement before submitting your candidate's resume and transcript.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.

Patent Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

July 21, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent Associate (0-5 years of experience) or Patent Agent for our Minneapolis office. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.

July 18, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intel is seeking a Patent Attorney with wireless expertise to:

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

July 17, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a mid-level attorney to join the patent prosecution practice in our Minneapolis office of our thriving Intellectual Property Practice Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Successful candidates will have 2+ years patent drafting and prosecution experience, a technical degree in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, and be a member of the patent bar. This is a unique position which will further enhance our expertise in patent work while providing an opportunity to do sophisticated work with excellent clients. Experience in training and mentoring junior associates and building client service teams a plus. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Flexible Location

July 16, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dilworth IP is seeking a highly competent Patent Attorney with at least 8 years of experience, possessing extensive experience writing and prosecuting software and electrical patents while exhibiting a high degree of professionalism and productivity. Compensation package is competitive and rewards productivity.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

July 14, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking patent attorneys assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.

Patent Prosecution Attorney, Patent Agent, or Patent Engineer – Law Firm – Cupertino, Calif.

July 14, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP, an intellectual property law office in Cupertino, CA, is seeking patent attorneys, agents, and engineers to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications in the fields of computer science and electrical engineering. The firm represents Silicon Valley’s top emerging growth clients working on the cutting edge of a wide range of technologies, including network technology, software, data storage, Internet applications, computer and network security, wireless and other communications, and digital signal processing.

Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

July 10, 2015- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Workman Nydegger is seeking an exceptional intellectual property litigation attorney with 1-3 years of experience for our dynamic, growing intellectual property litigation practice. Applicants should have a strong academic record and meaningful litigation experience.

Engineering Director – Small Corporation – Silicon Valley, Calif.

July 10, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Intellectual Ventures is looking for a seasoned Engineer Director with deep knowledge of Hardware or Software to develop expert case material, participate in asset evaluation, and define technical strategies for portfolio development and monetization. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, qualified candidates will be flexible, able to bring people from diverse domains together, a team player, be detail orientated and exemplify an investigative spirit. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is a must, as is navigating ambiguity with confidence.

Role responsibilities include
•Develop quality claim charts based on exhaustive asset mining and asset analysis activities
•Complete rapid response reviews of assets to support decision making
•Define Product Specifications for program area and lead Product Development activities
•Assure case material quality and participate in quality control processes
•Support sales engagements through presenting to Clients on the technical merits of assets and industry technology trends and roadmaps
•Lead product development efforts, including understanding market requirements from our Revenue Product Managers
•Work to fully understand the breadth of the IV portfolio, allowing for efficient and accurate mining and analysis of IV’s assets
•Analyze and make recommendations on assets available for purchase to support current and planned licensing programs and engagements focused on maximum return on investment
•Able to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities at any one time
•Sense of urgency in the delivery of quality work with the ability to pivot as priorities shift

Key Qualifications and Required Skills
•Experience creating claim charts is required; previous experience in patent monetization a plus
•10+ years of broad technology with depth/specialty in Hardware/Electrical Engineering or Software/Computer Science, yet able to quickly understand and ramp in additional technical areas and willingness to move between hardware and software as needed
•Experience as an Engineering Director or Principle Engineer/Architect within a medium to large technology company
•Significant experience in detailed patent analysis, patent licensing and defense from a technical vantage point
•A technical undergraduate degree or the equivalent is typically required
• Ability to manage own projects, and coordinate outside consultants on project teams that are formed and re-formed to support specific client and program needs as needed
•Training or certification as a patent agent or patent attorney is a plus
•High degree of integrity, ethics and trustworthiness. Strong sense of accountability and fiduciary duty to IV investors, executives and employees
•Relevant work experience in the computing, communications, internet, and/or consumer electronics industries, running the gamut from consumer to enterprise to service provider markets a plus

Total compensation for this position is market-driven and includes direct salary and comprehensive employee benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://bit.ly/SVOEngineeringDirector.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Silicon Valley, California

Intellectual Ventures is a privately-held invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington with the Engineering team located in both Bellevue and Silicon Valley (Mountain View), CA. Driven by the belief that invention sparks progress, we’re committed to creating and sustaining a market for invention through innovation, partnership, licensing and sales programs.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Albany, N.Y.

July 8, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. has an immediate opening for an Intellectual Property Associate to join its Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Group.

Legal Assistant / Practice Coordinator – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

July 7, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Lowe Hauptman & Ham, LLP requires the services of a talented Practice Coordinator to assist with the management of its largest practice. The ideal candidate will know most of the patent process, from beginning to end, have good tenure and at least 5 years patent prosecution experience.

Patent Paralegal – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

July 6, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC has an opening for an experienced, highly qualified Patent Paralegal.

Experience
Experience in foreign patent prosecution is preferred. Outstanding candidates with experience in only U.S. prosecution will also be considered.

A minimum of five years of foreign and/or U.S. patent prosecution experience is required.

The ideal candidate will have superior attention to detail, ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task, excellent inter-personal and relationship management skills, ability to maintain and properly handle confidential client information, ability to exercise good judgment, and will have good tenure and outstanding references.

Duties
Duties will include preparing PCT and international forms; electronic filing of documents in the USPTO, International Bureau, and various International Searching Authorities; responses to office actions and Information Disclosure Statements, preparing foreign filing order letters, communicating with associates throughout the world; preparing other patent forms and correspondence.

Duties will also include management of patent docket including reviewing and docketing patent correspondence, updating the status of patents and patent applications, assisting patent attorneys, and inspection of electronic patent file histories. Additional duties may include assistance with overflow trademark prosecution and export control clearance projects on an as needed basis.

Salary
We offer a generous base salary with an expectation of 960 minimum billable hours per year.

For candidates who generate over 960 billable hours per year, we also offer a guaranteed bonus for each hour deemed billable over 960 hours.

Total compensation is based on experience, but is projected to be about $95,000 to $100,000 for about 1600 billable hours. If performance is accurate and efficient, salary may be projected to be well over $100,000 for about 1800 to 1900 billable hours during a normal working year.

Contact
Please email cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to fessig@marburylaw.com
• Location: Reston
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia

Marbury is one of Metro Washington, D.C.’s premier mid-size, full service intellectual property and technology, commercial law, litigation, and trademark litigation law firms, having achieved the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Founded in 1994, the firm represents a full spectrum of clients from Fortune 500 companies, mid-size technology companies, high tech start-ups, and venture capital funds. Marbury offers a professional, supportive and efficient office environment. The professionalism and efficiency eliminates the need for last minute midnight filings. Marbury partners are accessible and have an open-door policy, which allows for an easy work flow. Marbury also offers casual dress, flexible work hours, low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking, and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, etc. We are located in Reston a few blocks from the Reston Town Center and a few blocks from Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, Silver line. For more information, visit our website.

Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

June 30, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Clements Bernard PLLC is seeking 1-2 associates/agents for its Charlotte, NC office.

Patent Agent / Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

June 27, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Faegre Baker Daniels is actively seeking a patent agent or Technical Specialist with a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science in our Chicago office. The successful candidate must have experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The responsibilities will involve all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Ideal candidate must have a minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience. Technical background in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering is required. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth. All candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations.

Patent Engineer / Analyst – Law Firm – Remote

June 27, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

IP Edge LLC is seeking a Patent Engineer / Analyst. Tired of your daily commute? Getting burned out with a billable hour requirement? Want to break into the field of patent monetization? IP Edge has an opportunity for a creative, entrepreneurial spirited IP professional interested in working on patent licensing and monetization.

Vice President/General Manager, Patent Law – Large Corporation – Arlington, Va.

June 25, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Bloomberg BNA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bloomberg, and a leading source of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals, seeks a Vice President and General Manager. The Vice President/General Manager is responsible for developing the Unit strategy and managing the effective operational implementation of the Unit’s business plan within the larger framework of the Division’s strategy and business plan. Responsibility for managing the profit and loss for the Unit, as well as sustaining and growing revenue for the Unit. Also, responsible for leading and managing a high performing organization. The incumbent will be have Patent experience in a law firm, patent prosecution shop, art shop or government environment. The incumbent will have a market facing role and will be focused on continued growth through the expansion of new and innovative products and services as well as providing content, analysis, tools and customer support to legal and other professionals in the Intellectual Property, IT, Privacy, and Data Security markets.

Responsibilities

Critical Success Factors for individuals in this role:

Lead the development and implementation of the Unit’s growth strategy that leverages BBNA Legal’s brand, technology platform, innovative approach, and attention to client service.
Transform the way the Unit operates to exploit opportunities for scale and rapid marketplace penetration.
Leverage the BBNA Legal brand as a distinct and high-performing entity and as part of the broader Bloomberg enterprise.
Initiate market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats to the business segment; and, develop and execute market-facing strategies to drive improved revenue generation, business growth and customer satisfaction.
Participate in business development and sales efforts that ensure profitable growth and achieve marketplace leadership in the segment’s online legal research.
Cultivate the development of distinctive content and products characterized by editorial excellence and integrity by working closely with internal and shared-service resources to introduce new products, iterating them to meet changing market dynamics.
Develop the Unit’s product brand as a distinct and high-performing entity and as part of the broader BBNA and Bloomberg enterprises.
Create a high performing organization by driving improved operational efficiency in people, processes and technology to meet operational, financial and other performance goals e.g., customer retention.
Oversee talent and performance management to ensure that the business segment has top and diverse talent in key impact roles with the capabilities and performance levels to execute the business strategy.
Drive a market-facing, high-growth business culture that preserves the best elements of the BBNA Legal enterprise while ramping up performance and instilling a sense of urgency and a focus on results.

Candidate Specification: Key Selection Criteria:

Execution: Outstanding market-facing skills and ideally have led a team demonstrating topline results in high-end B2B management. An understanding and experience of strategic, consultative enterprise-wide sales, working within a B2B subscription model would be highly beneficial.
Market Impact: A proven leader with personal presence and credibility to secure support and buy-in internally and externally to achieve high growth objectives, a JD and Patent experience or previous exposure to the legal industry, especially the Intellectual Property, IT, Privacy, and Data Security sector, is highly advantageous but not essential.
Technology: Although a specific industry background is not critical, experience in an organization that relies on a technology platform, massive research and database support would be beneficial.
Commercial Strategy: A strategic and commercial leader to direct an ambitious plan for growth and market dominance of the online legal research and information market. The VP-GM will have experience in developing, driving and executing successful commercial strategies.
Managerial Skills: Exceptional general, operating and strategic management experience in an organization that has produced both successful growth and effective integration of diverse business. Attracting, retaining and development of top-level talent. The VP-GM will participate in the ongoing integration of the Unit and of the Bloomberg Law and BNA organizations; experience leading a culture change that propels innovation, market responsiveness, and a sense of urgency is valuable.
Operations: Demonstrable experience in delivering continuous improvement to an organization’s operations, including business planning, reporting, P&L responsibility, organizational structure and operations.

Requirements

12+ years’ experience and demonstrated success in developing and executing a strategic business plan and in managing all stages of the publishing, information services and product development processes; demonstrated success in driving achievement and growth of revenue and profit goals for a key business segment and assigned markets; business/market/customer development focus with strong commercial knowledge and judgment; excellent track record for delivering exceptional business results; experience and ability to work within a matrixed business environment; expertise in operational planning and budgeting; experience in communicating and negotiating with internal and external business partners and stakeholders; strong business and financial acumen, strategic focus, entrepreneurial spirit, analytical and decision making skills; demonstrated effective capabilities in managing change, influencing others, and communicating at all levels of the organization; strong focus on talent and performance management to effectively lead the business segment and staff and achieve performance goals; and self-starter who sets high standards of performance and leads by personal example. Bachelor’s, advance degree preferred, J.D. helpful but not required.

Critical Competencies:

Action Oriented – Drive for Results
High Level of Emotional Intelligence
Business Acumen and Strategic Agility
Customer Focus
Planning and Organizing
Creative and Innovation
Collaboration and Peer Relationships
Hiring and Staffing – Building Effective Teams
Delegating and Directing Others
Coaching, Motivating and Developing Others
Communication Skills (verbal, listening, written and presentation)
Continuous Learning

Bloomberg BNA is a leading provider of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals. Our network of more than 2,500 reporters, correspondents, and leading practitioners delivers expert analysis, news, practice tools, and guidance — the information that matters most to professionals. Bloomberg BNA’s authoritative coverage spans the full range of legal practice areas, including tax & accounting, labor & employment, intellectual property, banking & securities, employee benefits, health care, privacy & security, human resources, and environment, health & safety.

Bloomberg BNA offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, domestic partner benefits, transportation subsidies, annual and sick leave, parenting leave, 401(k), and much more.

Bloomberg BNA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Bloomberg BNA has adopted an Affirmative Action Program to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or any other classification protected by law.

Contact
Apply online at our website: http://www.bna.com/careers-bna-c6642/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Arlington, Virginia