Scenera Research, LLC: An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join the legal team at our Cary, NC based software development company. This permanent position is an opportunity to work with a creative R&D team in a company focused on innovation and patenting.
The Attorney/Agent will primarily be responsible for drafting original U.S. patent applications, prosecuting applications, and working closely with R&D in the processing of new invention disclosures. Opportunities also exist for managing the work of outside patent counsel and for participating in the analysis, valuation, and development of the company’s growing patent portfolio.
Essential Requirements: - Must be self-directed and able to work independently - Must be registered to practice before the USPTO - Must have 2-5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting applications - Must have computer science or electrical engineering background
Desired Experience:
- Experience drafting and/or prosecuting software patent applications - Relevant industry experience considered a plus
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier IP licensing and enforcement firm. GPCI undertakes IP licensing and enforcement matters on a contingency basis. A privately-held company located in Suffern, New York, GPCI is the oldest contingency patent enforcement organization in the US. GPCI is seeking in-house patent attorneys to work on litigation, licensing and a variety of IP-related projects. GPC group of companies is located in beautiful surroundings of historic Montebello Park providing a unique working environment. This is a growth opportunity with an industry leader.
Job Requirements
• J.D. or LLM degree from high-quality law school • A degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science • Admission to New York or other state bar • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • At least three years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent litigation and prosecution in computer-technology-related arts • Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Desired Experience: • Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios • In-house experience or other experience managing outside counsel • Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Suffern, NY