Patent Agent – Law Firm – Seattle, Washington

March 2, 2020- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent agent with at least two years of prosecution experience to join its growing Patent Prosecution practice. Candidates are required to have a degree in computer science or experience working in computer science as well as strong academic credentials and excellent references. All candidates are required to be admitted to the USPTO.

Intellectual Property Transactional Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis or Chicago

March 2, 2020- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The global law firm of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is actively recruiting an Associate to join its technology transactions and intellectual property licensing practice in Minneapolis or Chicago. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an AmLaw 50 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., plus offices in the UK and Asia. Our ideal candidate will possess four or more years of technology transactions and intellectual property contract drafting and negotiation experience, including technology licensing, outsourcing, IT transactions, and merger and acquisition support. We also desire candidates with strong academic credentials or work experience in the computer sciences and information technology sector. The candidate should be ready to apply their experience to interesting and challenging matters in a thriving and fast-paced practice. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and list of deal experience to www.faegredrinker.com/careers.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Washington

February 28, 2020- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Seattle office of Han Santos, PLLC is seeking entry-level to mid-level patent prosecution associates to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Han Santos is a local law firm that offers a collegial work environment with opportunities to grow your legal skills and practice. Han Santos provides corporate, securities, IP procurement, and IP counseling services to clients ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our compensation and benefits model is designed to attract and incentivize performers while offering an alternative to the high production commitment work environments of traditional law firms.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Portland Oregon

February 26, 2020- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent agents with strong expertise in mechanical engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 2-5 years of experience prosecuting patent applications. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Washington

February 20, 2020- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

What do you want from your legal career? Fulfilling work. Rewarding relationships. An opportunity to develop in areas about which you feel passionate. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find a firm committed to helping you cultivate excellent legal skills and leadership with clients, colleagues, and your community. We offer a work environment where excellence can flourish and where teamwork, diversity, family life, and community involvement are all valued.

Patent Agent (Biotech) – Law Firm – Chicago

February 17, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our biotechnology and life sciences practice group as a Patent Agent.

Requirements

Strong academic credentials, which should minimally include a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or related field. Candidates should have obtained a 3.0 GPA at all levels of education.
Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
A minimum of 2 years of intellectual property prosecution experience working in a legal environment, but preferably not more than 5 years of experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to grasp new technical teachings quickly.
Ability to efficiently review patent and non-patent literature for key concepts.

Responsibilities

Interviewing inventors to learn about new ideas to be patented. Our clients include some of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced companies.
Preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to biotechnology inventions, occasionally participating in patent litigation to provide technical support, and performing related client counseling tasks.
Advocating for our clients before the U.S. Patent Trademark Office to seek issuance of a patent. This includes writing and amending claims for the patent application, as well as analyzing patents and other publications relating to biotechnology inventions.
This position demands that the individual will, under the supervision of senior practitioners, assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, communicate with all levels of management and staff and, at times, require a significant degree of autonomy.

Compensation for this position includes an annual salary highly competitive within the Chicago market at the experience level specified herein, along with customary benefits and opportunities to earn significant bonuses.

Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee and Dependent Medical Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance and AD&D
Accident and Critical Illness Plans
Short-Term Disability Program
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(K), Profit Sharing and Vesting
Pre-Tax Transportation Plan
Identify Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Bright Horizons-Back-Up Child, Adult, and Elder Care
Stipend and Interest Free Loan Program (for law school students)
Moving Expenses
Bar Fees and Related Expenses
Continuing Legal Education
Holiday and Paid Time Off
Bonuses

In addition to our generous benefits package, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun offers a business-casual atmosphere and provides ample opportunity for socialization between our colleagues at monthly breakfasts, special-occasion luncheons, and out-of-office functions throughout the year. Patent Agents are also provided a generously sized office and a culture that offers great work-life balance.

Contact
Qualified individuals interested in this position should forward a curriculum vitae, transcripts and writing samples to Michele J. Gudaitis at mgudaitis@marshallip.com. Please include graduate and undergraduate transcripts.

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

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, VA

February 17, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC is an innovative law firm that has been providing professional legal services in the areas of intellectual property and business law (corporations, contracts, and finance) to U.S. and international clients for over a decade. The firm is seeking a Patent Attorney to join its Reston, VA office.

Intellectual Property Attorney – Law Firm – Philadelphia, PA

February 12, 2020- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Volpe and Koenig, P.C., a full service IP law firm with a global reach, is expanding its electrical patent practice in order to meet our clients’ growing needs. We have more than 40 intellectual property attorneys, patent agents, and technical advisors practicing in all areas of technology. We serve a diverse roster of U.S. and foreign clients.

You will help clients better understand the continually changing IP legal landscape and offer proactive intellectual property guidance for growing, protecting, and enforcing valuable IP portfolios.

We will invest in your growing legal career as you invest in our clients by providing high quality legal services with a strong focus on customer service. We offer a competitive compensation structure, business development support, and dedicated staff support to enhance your practice. For experienced practitioners, we offer the flexibility to customize your work/life balance.

Responsibilities:

Preparation and prosecution of patent applications;
Preparation of claim charts to products and industry standards, demonstrating infringement and validity;
Conduct IP related due diligence;
Manage a large docket of domestic and foreign patent prosecution;
Develop portfolio strategies and effectively communicate with clients.

Skills and Experience:

At least a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar electrical/electronic related discipline;
JD and admission to practice before the US Patent Office;
3-5 years of Intellectual Property Law experience;
Excellent patent analysis ability;
Ability to interface independently with clients;
Strong technical experience in telecommunications and related industry standards;
Strong legal background.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits and salary package, including but not limited to:

Health, vision and dental benefits with employer contribution to individual and family monthly premiums;
Life insurance;
Short term disability insurance;
Long term disability insurance;
401(k) with match;
Discretionary bonuses;
Discounted corporate gym membership;
Casual Fridays and summer hours.

Volpe and Koenig, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact
If you are interested in enjoying the practice of law, you can inquire in confidence by emailing me at careers@vklaw.com Principals only. No recruiters please.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

Patent and Trademark Attorneys / Agents – Large Law Firm – Flexible Location

February 10, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Opinion / Due Diligence, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klintworth & Rozenblat IP, a fourteen lawyer/agent top-notch IP law firm, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced patent and trademark attorneys and agents having a minimum of five years of experience and portable books of business of $350,000 or more. The firm offers high compensation, the ability to telecommute if desired, autonomy and flexibility, a stress-free environment, and collegiality. Further information regarding the firm can be found at the firm's website.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Remote/Flexible)

February 10, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

IP Prosecution Associate, Counsel, Staff Attorney, or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Menlo Park, California

February 6, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Silicon Valley office of McDermott Will & Emery LLP is seeking a candidate with at least 3 years of experience to join our growing IP Prosecution, Transactions & Strategy Practice Group. This search is open to Associates, Staff Attorneys, Counsel, and Patent Agents that have the below backgrounds.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, MD

February 6, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Edell, Shapiro & Finnan LLC, an established IP law firm, is seeking a patent attorney to join its Gaithersburg, MD office.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Los Angeles or Washington D.C.

February 3, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Arent Fox LLP has an open position for a patent attorney or patent agent with 2-4+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution for their Los Angeles, CA or Washington, DC office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with telecommunication and/or circuit transistor technologies is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills, excellent academic credentials, and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. This is a non-partnership track position.

Trademark Attorney – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, Mich.

January 30, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Trademark

McGarry Bair is seeking individuals who have experience in the management and coordination of trademark, copyright, and brand matters. The position includes U.S. and foreign trademark clearance, prosecution, licensing, due diligence, enforcement, TTAB practice and domain name disputes.

Patent Agent or Attorney – Law Firm – West Orange, NJ

January 23, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC ("CSG") has an immediate opening for a patent attorney or patent agent to join our West Orange, NJ office. Qualified candidates should have significant experience drafting patent applications and responding to office actions across a broad range of technologies. Candidates must be capable of independently managing clients and matters. Excellent oral and written skills, outstanding academic credentials and the ability to handle multiple assignments contemporaneously are required. Candidates must have a background in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics with at least 2-5 years of law firm experience.

Patent Scientist (Electrical Engineering/Materials Science) – Law Firm – San Francisco or Orange County, CA

January 15, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and learn to convince the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
Reviewing issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis in solid state/semiconductor devices, circuits and/or chip fabrication.
2+ years of relevant industry experience is preferred.
At least one year of patent prosecution experience is preferred.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Contact
Apply via the following link: http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=381. Please include a resume, cover letter, transcripts and writing sample.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco or Orange County, California