Patent Counsel – Optics/Physics – Law Firm – Hybrid remote work; open to multiple locations.

June 13, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm

Knobbe Martens is seeking motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants must have one to three years of patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a Ph.D. in Optics, Electrical Engineering with concentration on lasers/photonics, or Physics is required, and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Patent Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote (US or Canada) or Cambridge, Massachusetts

June 10, 2022- US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Biospark Intellectual Property Law is a boutique IP law firm whose mission is to provide high-quality patent legal services to our clients through excellent services, constant innovation, and a sense of stewardship.

Associate Attorney – Electrical Engineering / Computer Science – Law Firm – Cleveland, OH

June 2, 2022Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Renner Otto, a large law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to work in Cleveland, OH

Mechanical Patent Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, MO- or any of our nationwide locations

May 23, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a Mechanical Patent Associate to work in Saint Louis, MO, or any of our nationwide locations.

Job Requirements:

The candidate should have at least 3-6 years of experience in the intellectual property field and mechanical engineering-related practice. 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.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements include a B.S. in mechanical engineering or a similar technical degree
Relevant technical experience
Minimum of three years of patent law experience
Admission into a state bar and registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is preferred

Competencies:

Decision Making – Identifies issues and provides suggestions to day-to-day problems; prioritizes and effectively completes daily tasks
Communication – Communicates in a clear, concise, and organized manner and prevents miscommunication by clarifying difficult concepts and ensures understanding by others; knows the appropriate amount of information to share with various parties; ensures regular and consistent information is shared; understands the appropriate level of confidentiality
Leadership – Gives positive and constructive feedback to peers; trains new employees; finds solutions to a problem; works autonomously; is motivated to anticipate future business needs
Continuous Learning – Identifies training needs and opportunities for self, team, and firm; promotes changes and acts as a change agent
Teamwork – Actively participates in the team and can provide feedback and solutions; listens and responds constructively to others' concerns
Alignment to Values – Consistently demonstrates the Firm's values and offers constructive feedback to team members regarding the matters; strives to learn more and participate in diversity and inclusion efforts; demonstrates respect by understanding and providing support

Apply via email to:
tpauk@atllp.com

Please include a resume when applying.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: St. Louis, MO- or any of our nationwide locations

Patent Attorney – Opinion and Diligence – Law Firm – Remote

May 16, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation

Our diligence and opinion practice is growing! We are looking for attorneys with advanced degrees in Biology or Chemistry with at least 4 years relevant experience in opinion drafting, due diligence investigations, litigation, and/or patent counseling.

Candidates with prior litigation experience and/or clerkships are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Preferably, applicants should be admitted to practice before the USPTO. We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidate who wants to return to the workforce.

About Us:
McNeill Baur was founded by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.

Vault.com awarded McNeill Baur the #1 national spot in hours out of 50 Midsize Law Firms. We were also ranked in the top 25 Best Midsize Firms to Work For across all practice areas nationwide. In addition to our #1 in hours ranking, we were recognized as excelling in Technology and Innovation, Wellness, Diversity, and Quality of Work.

The firm has never had a central brick-and-mortar location and instead uses advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows employees to reside in the city of their choice.

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefit program, including health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, an EAP program, and a 401K plan with generous matching component.

Full-time salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We are open to part-time positions, proportionately compensated.
For associates committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $180,000 – $260,000 per year. For counsel committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $250,000 – $270,000 per year.

We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing relevant writing samples (e.g., briefs, appeals, or representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted) to careers@mcneillbaur.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas or Remote

May 12, 2022- US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm

Blank Rome LLP is seeking a Patent Agent. Candidates based in Houston, Texas area preferred. However, we will consider a remote position for U.S. based candidates in states where Blank Rome LLP has offices.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, MI

April 14, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Bodman’s Patent Group is seeking an associate with 2 to 4 years of patent experience and a technical background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field to work in Bodman’s Grand Rapids office. In this position, you will focus on drafting and prosecuting patent applications that are intricate to our clients’ global patent and IP strategies. You will also have the opportunity to conduct freedom-to-operate and landscape analysis and to gain exposure to preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions. Further, in our general practice firm, there will be opportunities to support IP-related litigation and transactional practices.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – DC Metro – Nationwide Remote

April 1, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plumsea Law Group, LLC is seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent to work in Washington DC or remotely.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Syracuse, NY, and other locations

March 23, 2022- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Barclay Damon, a large law firm, is seeking an IP Litigation Associate to work in Syracuse, NY, and other locations.

Intellectual Property Transactional Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 13, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property

Husch Blackwell, a full service law firm, has an immediate opening in its Kansas City office for an Intellectual Property-Transactional Associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience. While Kansas City is the preferred location, we are also open to candidates in Madison or St. Louis.

Intellectual Property Transactional Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 13, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property

Husch Blackwell LLP, a national law firm, has an immediate opening for an Intellectual Property Transactional Associate with three to five years of experience. Kansas City, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Omaha are preferred locations, however, we will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link.

Biotechnology Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Des Moines, IA ( Flexible remote work available for exceptional candidates)

March 9, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

McKee Voorhees and Sease, a boutique IP firm established in 1924 serving global clients at the intersection of science and law, seeks an experienced IP Attorney to join the firm in the Chemical and Biotechnology practice group.

Intellectual Property Staff Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Illinois

March 7, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Work - Attorney

Husch Blackwell, a large law firm, is seeking an intellectual property staff attorney to work in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO and hold a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study. The candidate must have an excellent academic record, proficient writing skills, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a team, superior judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action.

Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant (2-4 years of experience) – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

March 2, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique patent law firm with its main office in Chicago, is looking to expand its team with talented and experienced legal assistant and paralegal professionals with 2-4 years of experience and a demonstrated ability to work independently within a team-oriented environment. HFZ’s patent legal assistants and paralegals are responsible for supporting the preparation, filing, and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents. The successful candidate must be able to work on his/her own initiative under limited supervision and must be comfortable handling administrative aspects of U.S. patent prosecution; monitoring and assisting practitioners in meeting docketed filing deadlines; managing electronic files, and handling client correspondence. A legal assistant typically works with one to three patent practitioners. HFZ has a liberal remote work policy permitting the successful candidate to choose to work in the office, remotely or a combination of remote and physical work attendance.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal (5+ years of experience) – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

March 2, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique patent law firm with its main office in Chicago, is looking to expand its team with talented and experienced legal assistant or paralegal professionals with 5+ years of experience and a demonstrated ability to work independently within a team-oriented environment. HFZ’s patent legal assistants and paralegals are responsible for supporting the preparation, filing, and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents. The successful candidate must be able to work on his/her own initiative under limited supervision and must be comfortable handling administrative aspects of U.S. patent prosecution; monitoring and assisting practitioners in meeting docketed filing deadlines; managing electronic files, and handling client correspondence. A Paralegal typically works with one to three patent practitioners. HFZ has a liberal remote work policy permitting the successful candidate to choose to work in the office, remotely or a combination of remote and physical work attendance.

IP Docket Specialist – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

March 2, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique IP law firm located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is in search of an IP Docketing Specialist to join our Patent & Trademark staff. The IP Docketing Specialist is responsible for handling the Intellectual Property Patent &Trademark Docketing for our firm, working directly with IP attorneys, foreign filing specialist(s) and legal assistants to clear dockets, generate reports, and ensure all deadlines and reminders are fulfilled. This position will support all aspects of U.S. and foreign docketing, accurately identifying docketing deadlines for the benefit of our clients and the firm.

Job Duties:

Docket new patent & trademark case filings, incoming office actions, and correspondence (PTO, PCT, and Foreign Associate), as needed.
Assist with new client Patent & Trademark transfers as needed.
Run dockets reports for patent & trademark cases on a daily basis, and other specified intervals as required.
Assist in quality assurance review for patent & trademark, filings by noting and referring any errors or omissions observed during the normal course of docketing duties.
Prepare docket status and maintenance fee reports for clients and attorneys as needed.
Maintain and update foreign and U.S. patent & trademark prosecutions in the docket systems to track deadlines associated with obtaining and maintaining foreign and domestic patents & trademarks.
Assist in checking and updating the status of patent & trademark cases with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent office’s when appropriate.
Perform electronic interactions with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as foreign and international intellectual property entities (e.g. searches, status checks, electronic filing of patent & trademark applications and responses).
Notify attorneys that items have been properly docketed.
Ensure all docketing items are timely and accurately processed in accordance with firm policies.
Performs other special projects within the department as assigned.

HFZ’s IP Docketing Specialist will be an individual who is:

Strongly analytical, organized, highly-motivated, proactive and detail oriented.
Problem solver and a team player with the ability to exercise independence and professional judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Shows excellent written, verbal, and people skills with the ability to "own problems" and resolve issues.
Have the ability to handle confidential information with diplomacy.
Maintains a high level of workflow and quality controls, as well as strict confidentiality of client and firm matters.
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

Bachelor's Degree with Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
1-3 years of substantive IP docketing experience at a major law firm or corporation required.
Extensive knowledge of U.S. and foreign patents, PAIR, Trademarks and PCT.
IP Manager experience a plus.
Possess a working technical knowledge to support the firm's docketing system databases.
Be tech savvy, with a willingness to learn new software.

To apply please submit your resume, transcripts and cover letter to the IP Docketing Specialist Job Opportunity posted on HFZ’s website: https://hfzlaw.com/recruit • ATTN: Bill O’Connor Recruitment Manager Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is committed to diversity as a core value of the firm. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. A diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our work experience and enhances the value of our legal services. HFZ is an Equal Opportunity/ M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Lateral Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, PA with remote opportunities

February 27, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Webb Law Firm is seeking lateral patent attorneys and agents with a minimum of four years of experience for full-time positions assisting with our growing intellectual property practice, which services clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups.

Lateral Intellectual Property Litigation Attorneys – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, PA with remote opportunities

February 27, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

The Webb Law Firm is seeking lateral intellectual property litigation attorneys to work in Pittsburgh, PA with remote opportunities.

Technology Specialist – Life Sciences – Law Firm – Multiple locations in Wisconsin, Illinois and North Carolina

February 16, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Casimir Jones, S.C. is seeking a Technology Specialist to join its growing Patent Prosecution group. Candidates for the position of Technology Specialist must have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or the biomedical sciences, as well as a strong academic record. A USPTO registration number is not required to be hired for this position; however, candidates will be encouraged to prepare for and take the patent bar exam within a reasonable timeframe. Successful candidates must have excellent analytical and communications skills and a strong work ethic.

Patent Agent or Patent Prosecution Associate/Attorney – Law Firm – Remote

February 16, 2022Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kubota & Basol LLP - Our roots are in BigLaw, but we are not BigLaw. Kubota & Basol LLP (K&B) was formed to be distinctly different — free of the rigid cost structures and financial performance-focused expectations and competition that drive many law firms to seek the top of every measurable performance statistic, at the expense of their clients. We provide highest-quality patent legal services with the agility and flexibility to sustainably meet your patent needs into the future.