2015

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

June 25, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW, a prospering boutique law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C., is has additional new job openings and is seeking resumes from candidates interested in joining our team.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Canton, Mass.

June 24, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Daly, Crowley, Mofford & Durkee, LLP, a midsize IP firm located south of Boston in Canton, MA seeks a patent attorney having an Electrical Engineering degree with at least 3 years of analog and digital mixed signal circuit design experience and/or with RF design experience. At least two years of patent prosecution experience preferred. Firm attorneys work in a wide range of interesting technology areas for large and small corporate, institutional and individual clients. Compensation and benefits competitive with Boston area.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

June 22, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent for its Chicago office. The Patent Attorney/Agent must have at least four years of patent prosecution and client counseling experience. Our ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) with extensive experience in the biological, chemical, physical, life, medical, and/or pharmaceutical sciences. Admission to the Patent Bar is required. The candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, ability to communicate clearly with clients, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Analyst – Small Corporation – Stamford, Conn.

June 19, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Patent Properties is seeking an experienced Technical Analyst. We are a well-funded startup with an all-star team founded by Jay Walker (founder of Priceline.com), and we’re looking for A-players to help us bring an innovative patent licensing marketplace from concept to reality. If working with an incredible team to build something truly disruptive that can solve a huge problem for society at large sounds interesting to you, let’s talk. This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something special.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

June 18, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Alexandria office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is seeking a Chemical/Materials Technologies patent associate or agent with a minimum of 2 years of experience and a degree in the chemical arts. Candidates should have significant patent application drafting experience, and preferably with respect to polymer chemistry, nanotechnology and nanomaterials. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications, prosecution related documents, post grant review documents and opinion letters, as well as patent portfolio analysis. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Johnston, Iowa

June 15, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

DuPont Pioneer , located in Johnston, Iowa has an opening for an experienced U.S. Patent Agent. This is a highly visible, key role within Pioneer’s Intellectual Property group which provides an exciting opportunity to work within a team yet self-manage independence. An individual well-suited to this position must exhibit vision, integrity, commitment, leadership, self-motivation, maturity and judgment.

The Pioneer Patent Agent has diverse responsibilities including U.S. patent drafting, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, patent administrative proceedings, IP portfolio strategy, invention development, inventor education, patentability and landscape analysis.

Qualifications
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

Requirements

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) and strong background in microbiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology;
Capability of connecting scientific details of research projects with patentability considerations;
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in drafting and/or prosecuting Biotech (USPTO TC1600) patent applications as a Registered U.S. Patent Agent;
Experience working with foreign associates to assist and coordinate filing and prosecution of international patent matters;
Drafted and filed at least 20 priority patent applications on distinct inventions within the subject matters of USPTO TC1600, during the past 3 years;
Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction;
Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize projects and meet aggressive deadlines;
Superior communication and networking skills;
Outstanding writing skills as demonstrated by original writing samples of patent applications, prosecution submissions, memorandums, and other communications.

The following skill sets are preferred by the Legal function:

Ph.D. degree with focus on biochemistry, protein sciences, genetics, microbiology, or other like disciplines;
Post-graduate R&D laboratory experience for 2 or more years;
Some law firm experience is a plus;
Experiences with independently prosecuting large patent dockets;
Experiences with developing and implementation of IP Strategies, conducting freedom to-operate analyses, IP portfolio analyses, and/or landscape mapping.
Experience in working with business and technical teams to develop IP strategies for technical programs.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: http://careers.dupont.com/jobsearch/job-details/patent-agent/9893150612/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Johnston, Iowa

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa. (Updated)

June 15, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Webb Law Firm, a fast-growing Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking qualified candidates holding a Bachelor of Science degree (advanced Chemistry degree preferred), a J.D. from an accredited law school, and 4-7 years of experience as an IP attorney. Industry experience is a plus.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Scottsdale, Ariz.

June 13, 2015- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Solo practitioner seeking help with large case load of patent applications and office actions. Majority of patents cover disk drive technology, including general electrical and computer engineering, communication theory, control theory, and coding theory. The position requires a law degree, registration at the patent office, and most importantly, a solid understanding of electrical engineering principles. I prefer a recent law graduate with little or no experience in patent drafting or prosecution. However, you must have an electrical/computer engineering degree from a top engineering school, preferably have at least two years experience working as an engineer in the field, and a solid understanding of electrical engineering principles. I can teach you patent drafting and prosecution, but I'm not interested in teaching anyone electrical engineering. The compensation will exceed $300k for a motivated and technically competent candidate. The position is at my office in Scottsdale, Arizona. I have established my practice over the last 20 years, and I have plenty of work to keep a qualified candidate busy for many more years. I'm not interested in farming out overflow work because of course that would fail miserably. I provide technically competent service to my NASDAQ 100 client because I focus on one technology. I'm offering a lifetime opportunity to learn the same under my guidance. You can flounder at a large law firm working the fringes of numerous disconnected technologies, or you can do something meaningful and lasting. Interested and qualified candidates should email a resume together with several writing samples.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Mateo, Calif.

June 11, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

SolarCity is seeking a patent attorney to join its growing team. The Ideal candidate will be embedded in R&D teams throughout SolarCity as they bring new energy products to market. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Identify and harvest patentable inventions; prepare and prosecute patent applications, manage outside counsel
Counsel clients, conduct IP training, third-party due diligence, IP landscaping
Provide legal guidance to SolarCity’s software engineering, system design, and power systems teams, which are based in San Mateo & San Francisco, CA
Focus on photovoltaic system design and optimization, monitoring and maintenance of energy generation and consumption, solar financing, smart energy storage, and distributed power management

Qualifications

Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
5+ years of legal experience (with at least 3 years at a law firm) as a patent attorney
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, physics and/or computer science
Must have prepared and prosecuted at least 40 original patent applications, including a substantial number in the area of (i) semiconductor device physics or (ii) electrical and software-based technologies
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines
Common sense, great judgment, drive, a passion for solar energy, and a good sense of humor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance required
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal screen. Additional pre-employment driving and drug screens may be required based on job responsibilities

Benefits for Full-Time Positions

Competitive compensation with many positions incentivized
Paid training with the nation’s leader in solar power
Full benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance
Attractive vacation, sick and holiday pay
401(k) savings plan
Employee referral program
Eligibility to receive equity in the company
Career path opportunities for top performers

SolarCity is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Contact
To apply, visit this link: https://careers-solarcity.icims.com/jobs/5795/patent-counsel/job?mode=view.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Mateo, Fremont, or San Francisco, California

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

June 11, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

DTI, a leading legal process outsourcing firm, is seeking Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents to place at the Washington DC office of a leading global intellectual property law firm. These are temporary-to-permanent positions with challenging work, competitive compensation, and a great work environment.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass. or New York, N.Y.

June 4, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pearl Cohen is seeking a patent attorney to work in either Boston, Mass. or New York, N.Y. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in biotechnology, molecular biology, immunology or a related discipline and 3-6 years of experience as a patent agent or attorney. The ideal candidate will also have experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, working directly with clients on portfolio management and strategy, drafting opinions, and conducting due diligence.

US Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Seoul, Korea

May 28, 2015- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Lee International IP & Law Group, one of the most prestigious law firms in Seoul Korea, is seeking a US patent attorney and a US patent agent with a minimum of 2 years of experience (law firm/in-house/USPTO) in the drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the area of electrical and/or electro-mechanical engineering to work in our office in Seoul, Korea. Excellent writing and oral skills are required. Responsibilities will include communicating effectively with foreign-based clients, editing English translation of Korean patent application, US patent prosecution docket and US patent application drafting. All candidates must possess either a BSEE or BSME degree and admission to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney/agent. Bilingual (English and Korean/Mandarin/Japanese) skill is a definite plus. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

May 27, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Alexandria office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for a Patent Associate or Agent with a minimum of 2 years of patent experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering and registration with the USPTO. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Excellent academic credentials, writing skills and communication skills are required. The Firm’s mechanical patent work includes a wide variety of technical arts, including protecting inventions in high and low technology, obtaining design patents, developing patent portfolio strategies and analyzing intellectual property of key competitors.

Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

May 27, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Taylor English Duma, an innovative general practice firm with an entrepreneurial compensation structure, ranked as the fastest growing law firm in Atlanta, has openings at various experience levels for registered patent attorneys with any type of mechanical engineering degree. Primary responsibilities include reviewing, preparing, and prosecuting patent applications, with additional exposure to litigation and licensing. Connections in Atlanta are preferred, and the ability to work well with others is required.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Allentown, Pa.

May 26, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Design IP seeks an experienced patent attorney to join our practice who shares our commitment to excellence.

Over the last eleven years, Design IP has built a reputation for excellence and has grown into the premier Lehigh Valley-based IP law practice. We have a diverse and well-rounded client base.

The position will involve patent preparation and prosecution (in a wide variety of technical disciplines, including the chemical and mechanical arts), trademark preparation and prosecution, intellectual property opinions and agreements, and some intellectual property litigation.

Success factors for this position

Craft utility patent applications, Office Action responses, and patent-related opinions (patentability, infringement, FTO) that meet the demanding quality expectations of sophisticated clients;
Quickly acquire a comfort level with new technologies; and
Accurately and efficiently analyze legal issues, make recommendations, and clearly & concisely communicate your analysis and recommendations in writing.

Although technical skills, such as utility patent claim drafting and Office action analysis are critical to success in this position, there will be opportunities for projects in all aspects of IP law. For attorneys who wish to do so, our firm also provides an environment that is conducive to developing new business.

Our attorneys choose their own work/life balance. Our minimum billing expectation is 1500 hours per year. Base salaries are based on expected billings and bonuses are paid on a percentage basis for all excess billings. We also offer benefits including retirement, health insurance and disability.

Contact
If you are interested in joining our team, please e-mail a cover letter, resume and writing sample in confidence to recruiting@designip.com. An example of a published patent application for which you drafted the specification and claims, a substantive Office action response, and a legal brief (such as a motion for summary judgment) are preferred as writing samples. Please include in your cover letter an explanation of your interest in our firm and the Lehigh Valley.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Raleigh, N.C.

May 20, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Red Hat Legal team is looking for a Patent Agent to join our Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure that Red Hat files and prosecutes top-quality, strategic patent applications. You will interface with Red Hat engineers and developers to generate strategic invention disclosures, and assist in managing the quality of patent prosecution work and other patent-related projects performed by outside counsel.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist senior patent counsel in managing day-to-day operations of Red Hat’s patent program for inventors, including directing outside the counsel's preparation and prosecution of patent applications, and reviewing draft applications, office action responses, and other prosecution documents
Contribute to Red Hat’s patent-related intranet sites and educational efforts, as well encourage employee participation through training and employee meetings
Work with Red Hat inventors to develop strategic invention disclosures
Participate in the Red Hat patent committee to review disclosures and make filing decisions
Assist other Red Hat intellectual property 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

Required skills/Experience

5+ years of relevant experience in all aspects of patent prosecution practice
Some in-house patent and technical experience is preferred
Technical background in software, like a bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical and computer engineering, or programming experience
Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier college
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: http://jobs.redhat.com/jobs/descriptions/patent-agent-raleigh-north-carolina-job-1-5366071.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

At Red Hat, we connect an innovative community of customers, partners, and contributors to deliver an open source stack of trusted, high-performing technologies that solve business problems. We're a billion dollar S&P 500 company offering solutions from Linux to middleware, storage to cloud, together with award-winning global customer support, consulting, and implementation services.

Patent Engineer – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

May 18, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical

RPX is seeking an experience individual to contribute to the growth of the Patent Analysis team. In this role, the Patent Engineer, Software and Media will assess and quantify software patent-based risk. This individual will use industry experience to evaluate patents for the purpose of providing patent intelligence to support Company initiatives, including, defensive buying, acquisition syndication (for large portfolios), and advisory services. The Patent Engineer, Software and Media must possess a broad knowledge of software technology, spanning Internet, Digital Media, SaaS, Consumer, and Enterprise. Previous experience with patents, prosecution, or litigation viewed favorably. This individual reports directly to the Director, Patent Analysis.

Role
Supports RPX’s business model by identifying meaningful patents for our clients and succinctly communicating those findings to help the Company make informed decisions by:

Reviewing patent claims and other materials to determine basis for possible infringement disputes
Exploring relevant market(s) to assess technology use
Researching prior related disclosures/commercial efforts to assess novelty of invention
Identifying and locating written evidence for specific innovations that occurred prior to the filing of a patent
Coordinating with external subject matter and enforcement experts
Communicating patent analysis findings to relevant internal and external clients

Education/Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in technical or engineering role in the software industry, with some experience writing code

Required Competencies

Ability to learn legal concepts related to patent prosecution and valuation
Ability to identify the software domains to which a patent claim relates
Knowledgeable of companies in software domains and the products produced by these companies
Ability to use critical thinking skills to catalog, match, and relate similar patents, portfolios, and technologies
Ability to distill critical components of a technology and articulate the technology to a non-technical audience
Ability to develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
Results-oriented and service-minded with ability to develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
Willingness to adapt to the many changing requirements/needs of a fast-growing, young company
Collaborative work ethic and ability to work in a team-oriented culture
Ability to work with virtual, global teams
Excellent interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills
Motivated, self-directed, and proactive with a willingness to take on additional projects
Proven track record of excellence, ownership, and accountability
Confident personality supported by disciplined, logical thinking and fact-based, documented conclusions and opinions
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and execute against deliverables under deadlines and competing priorities
Highly focused, organized, and detail-oriented
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Represents RPX in a manner consistent with its culture and values

Technical Skills
Strong familiarity with the following technology domains:

Software and Software Development
Web-based technologies
Internet and Networking protocols

Additional familiarity will be viewed favorably:

Digital Media
Enterprise software
SaaS

Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Competencies

Previous experience with patents, prosecution or litigation experience, viewed favorably
Law Degree background viewed favorably
Advanced engineering degree(s), viewed favorably

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
To apply, visit this link: http://www.rpxcorp.com/about-rpx/rpx-careers/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California

RPX Corporation is the leading provider of patent risk management solutions. Since its founding in 2008, RPX has introduced efficiency to the patent market by providing a rational alternative to litigation. The firm acquires potentially problematic patents in the open market and out of litigation that would otherwise be used offensively against its clients. The San Francisco-based company’s pioneering approach combines principal capital, deep patent expertise, and client contributions to generate enhanced patent buying power. RPX also executes large-scale structured transactions on behalf of its clients, provides innovative NPE litigation insurance, and delivers in-depth market intelligence and strategic advisory services to its growing client network. To learn more about RPX, visit our website.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

May 15, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Ollila Law Group, an Intellectual Property law firm with offices in Boulder, Co and Stratford UK. We serve large and small clients in all aspects of intellectual property in every part of the world.This is a full-time patent prosecution position. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting a wide range of patent applications, analyzing validity/infringement, licensing and M&A due diligence.We are seeking individuals with 2+ years of experience and a background in Electrical/Computer Engineering.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

May 15, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Marger Johnson McCollom, P.C., a Portland, Oregon, full-service IP boutique, seeks a registered patent attorney with 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience in the electrical/computer/software technical areas. B.S. electrical engineering, computer science, or physics strongly preferred. Recent experience in team-environment computer programming or experience in analog circuit design or analysis a plus.

Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo. or Denver, Colo.

May 14, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking experienced lateral associates with a computer science or electrical engineering background for positions in the St. Louis or Denver offices.