Nagoya International Patent Firm is a leading Japanese intellectual property firm located in Nagoya, Japan. We are seeking a U.S. patent attorney having a Juris Doctor (J.D.), admitted to a state bar, and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In general, the job will entail reviewing U.S. applications and providing advice on claim drafting and prosecution tactics. The job will also include providing opinions concerning U.S. patents, providing advice/support on litigation and transactional matters, updating our firm’s attorneys on current U.S. practice and legal decisions, providing general advice concerning copyright/trademark matters, and other legal advice. Preferred candidates will have at least 2-5 years of experience working in a law firm or in-house with significant prosecution experience. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred, although other disciplines will be considered. The candidate is not required to speak Japanese. A minimum 2-year contract is required. Salary will be negotiated based upon work experience.
We have employed several U.S. patent attorneys at our office, and are now seeking a U.S. patent attorney who will cooperatively work with the U.S. patent attorney who is currently working for our firm.
Contact
To apply, please email recruit@patent.gr.jp. A cover letter (within the e-mail, if desired) and resume should be included.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Nagoya, Japan