Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C. is seeking full time and part time patent attorneys and agents to assist us with our growing practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply. We offer excellent compensation and a relaxed work environment. Inquiries are treated in absolute confidence. Portable business is not required. Though we are based in Washington, D.C., Applicants may be remotely located.
Patent Associate/Agent/Law Clerk/Technical Specialist – Law Firm – New York, NY/Remote
MagStone Law, LLP is a modern law firm dedicated to providing solution-focused, cost-effective, and high-quality legal services to our clients. We are all experienced lawyers with backgrounds from the most prominent international law firms. Our practice covers all aspects of corporate transactional law, including business formation, financing, licensing, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, and SEC compliance. We also provide legal services in intellectual property, real estate transactions, tax controversy, litigation, and dispute resolution services. Known for our expertise on U.S.-China cross-border transactions, we have become the go-to law firm for many Chinese companies exploring the U.S. market and U.S. companies entering into the Chinese market.
Intellectual Property Director – Law Firm – Alexandria, VA
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is currently searching for a Section Director - IP to join our Alexandria, VA office. This position will work closely with Section leaders to grow and manage the business aspects of the Section. Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations of the Section and practice groups, playing a prominent role in the execution of the Section strategic plan and lateral hiring; providing financial management and business planning; providing workload management of associates and paralegals.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – McLean Virginia
Roberts Calderon Safran & Cole, PPC (RCSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney with three to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with substantial experience drafting patent applications in the computer and software related fields with trademark experience being a plus, though not required. The ideal candidate will have sufficient portable business to occupy at least 25%, but not more than 50% of the attorney’s time.
Patent Agent or Attorney – Law Firm – Greenville, SC; Seattle,WA
Dority & Manning has developed a dynamic, energetic, and inclusive environment where all individuals are accepted, valued, empowered, and able to meet their highest potential.
Entry-Level Patent Agent or Patent Specialist – Law Firm – Alexandria, VA
The Alexandria, Virginia office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC seeks to hire an entry-level Patent Agent or Patent Specialist to join their Intellectual Property practice. The responsibilities will include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and may include opportunities to meet with inventors to discuss technology within the United States and abroad.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a similar technical field. Must be willing to become registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent academics and strong writing and verbal communication skills are essential.
Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is seeking a Patent Agent in any of their multiple locations. Candidates would preferably have a Ph.D. in a chemical field or a Ph.D. in a biotechnology field with strong chemical coursework. This position requires the ability to think critically, to quickly understand new technologies and to write well. Candidates would preferably have some patent drafting and prosecution experience if applying to work remotely, but experience is not required if applying for our Alexandria or Pittsburgh offices. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and patent offices around the world. Candidates must be already registered to practice before the USPTO or willing to take the examination.
Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, IL (temporarily remote due to Covid)
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP is a Chicago-based intellectual property law firm having over 85 attorneys, highly qualified patent agents, and technical specialists, all dedicated to providing superior intellectual property counseling. We specialize in prosecution and litigation in all areas of intellectual property law. We litigate nationwide, primarily within the federal court system, and obtain patents and trademark registrations for our clients in the United States and foreign patent and trademark offices.
Associate IP Attorney – Law Firm – Tampa, FL (remote option)
Smith & Hopen, P.A. is seeking entry-level intellectual property candidates. Candidates must be registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and hold a state bar registration. Remote working is an option but training and periodic meetings are held at the Tampa office. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and technical expertise.
Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Louisville, Kentucky
Middleton Reutlinger, a midsize firm located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky seeks a full-time associate with an electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics degree and preferably at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates must be qualified to be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Centerville, OH
Stevens & Showalter, LLP is seeking a law clerk, patent attorney or patent agent with a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Responsibilities include patent application preparation and prosecution, conducting prior art searches, drafting clearance/invalidity opinions, client counseling, and other patent related projects.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va. or Telecommute
MH2 Technology Law Group, LLP is looking for a local or remote, full-time patent attorney/agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications, draft opinions, and provide IP counseling for our clients, which include many Fortune 500 companies.
MH2 currently seeks a patent attorney or agent with a background and degree in a biotechnology related discipline, preferably who is also comfortable and has experience preparing and/or prosecuting patent applications in the chemical/pharmaceutical arts.
At least five years of recent patent application drafting and prosecution experience is required. Experience related to vaccines, small molecules, RNA interference or other nucleic acid related technologies, or protein-based therapeutics is a plus. An advanced degree, patent examiner experience or prior in-house experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical fields are also a plus. Must be willing and able to learn new biotechnology/pharmaceutical technologies quickly and need minimal training.
MH2 offers an innovative, transparent, production-derived compensation, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) matching. Our attorneys and agents enjoy a work/life balance that they set for themselves. Our professionals are directly responsible for, and interact directly with, our clients and the USPTO, with the expert support of our highly experienced staff and the latest technologies. We encourage, support, and train our professionals in client development and pay bonuses for successful efforts. We are a team that practices in a collegial environment.
Mechanical Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR
Klarquist, a mid-size IP-focused law firm, is actively seeking lateral patent attorneys or agents with strong expertise in mechanical engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 3-5 years of experience prosecuting patents in the medical device field. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Orland Park, Illinois
Nelson Bumgardner Albritton P.C. (NBA), a boutique patent litigation firm, is actively seeking a full time litigation associate for its Orland Park, IL office. NBA is a nationally recognized litigation and appellate law firm based out of Fort Worth, TX.
Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas and Telecommute
Davidson Sheehan LLP is an IP boutique headquartered in Austin, Texas looking for skilled and productive patent attorneys and agents to join our team. We serve a diverse group of sophisticated clients for whom we do exceptional work in a team-oriented environment.
Patent Attorney / Agent / Engineer – Law Firm – Bay Area, CA / Remote / Multiple Locations
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area patent law firm with over 25 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking lateral patent agents and patent attorneys with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer software, databases, machine learning, or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in physics, chemistry, or a bioscience. We are particularly interested in practitioners with a knowledge of 5G networks and/or chip design such as microprocessor architecture. We have lots of work and seek motivated applicants who want a full-time position and full workload. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan to reward hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly trained support staff. Our main office is in Oakland, CA, near the 12th Street BART station. Our new Silicon Valley office is in Menlo Park, CA. Remote work arrangements are available.
Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Remote
Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP has an opening for a registered U.S. patent attorney to join our growing patent practice as a full-time associate. Remote associates are welcome. Primary responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering, and at significant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
PhD Biotechnology Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote
McBee Moore & Vanik IP, LLC is seeking a remote PhD Biotechnology Patent Agent. We particularly seek candidates with a demonstrated track record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications for innovative biotech, pharmaceutical and/or chemical corporations.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Northern California
The Northern California offices of Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent with a minimum of three years of experience in patent prosecution to join our Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Candidates throughout the US with an undergraduate degree and preferably also an advanced degree in immunology, molecular biology or related field will be considered.
Responsibilities will include mid-level patent attorney work such as drafting, filing and prosecuting US patent applications, managing and coordinating international patent application strategies, preparing patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions, and overall intellectual property counseling.
Litigation/IPR Associate – Large Law Firm – Portland, OR
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral litigation / IPR associates for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 33% of class preferred, top 10% strongly preferred) and preferably at least 2–5 years of experience litigating district court patent suits and/or inter partes reviews before the PTAB. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. A technical background, active patent bar, and judicial clerkship experience (particularly at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals) are highly preferred.