IP Associate – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

November 8, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Portland office of Stoel Rives LLP seeks an associate with 4-6 years of relevant experience to join our business IP group which is affiliated with the firm's larger Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) group. Candidates must have experience in trademark prosecution and enforcement, copyrights, IP licensing and technology transactions, and some familiarity with data privacy and security, ecommerce, and media and advertising law. The Stoel Rives TIP practice is a multidisciplinary group that includes talented professionals with experience in business, litigation, and technical matters. Strong academic credentials, writing skills, and interpersonal skills are also required. Membership in the Oregon State Bar is preferred, but not required. Principals only. No recruiters, please.

Patent Prosecutor (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioinformatics) – Law Firm – Oakland, Calif.

November 8, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

wavs-ip Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP, a growing East Bay patent firm, is seeking experienced Patent Attorneys or Agents with backgrounds in chemistry, chemical engineering, and bioinformatics and at least two years of drafting and prosecution experience. We are located near Oakland City Center, a short BART ride to San Francisco. We offer immediate exposure to interesting clients, various career path options, and a competitive percentage-based compensation plan to provide you with autonomy and control over your practice.

Patent Associate Attorney (E.E.) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 7, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a degree in electrical engineering. With sufficient patent experience, the candidate may work in any of the firm’s locations: Hartford, Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Detroit; or Houston. In recent rankings, Cantor Colburn was 7th in the country for utility patents, 3rd for design patents, and 7th for trademarks, as well as being the fastest growing patent law firm in the country. The firm’s clients are among the leading companies in the U.S. and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high tech start-ups, and university technology transfer offices.

IP Attorney (Associate / Partner) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 7, 2016- Europe, - US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

The McHattie Law Firm, a dynamic and “quirky” boutique law firm specializing in intellectual property, general corporate, litigation and employment law, seeks a patent attorney with 5+ years of substantive patent prosecution and an alternative discipline (general corporate, litigation, employment, immigration) experience on a full or part-time basis. The attorney should be experienced in one or more technical patent prosecution area, including by way of example, medical devices, electrical engineering, iot, communications, data management, robotics, software architecture or mechanical engineering.

Senior Patent Engineer – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

November 7, 2016- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

As a Senior Patent Engineer for Patent Law Works LLP, you will oversee the full life cycle development of patents. The Senior Patent Engineer writes patent applications and advocates for the patentability of patent applications pending before the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO").

Once filed, the application is referred to as a pending patent application. Examiners at the USPTO review the pending application and compare the claims against known technology described in documents called "prior art." If the patent application contains an invention that is new and non-obvious in view of the prior art, a patent is granted. If not, a rejection is issued citing one or more documents of prior art that may describe the invention. The Senior Patent Engineer then studies the prior art and develops technical and legal arguments showing that the references do not describe the invention.

As a Senior Patent Engineer, you will research technologies and inventions to determine if preexisting patents may prevent a patent from being issued or from providing the desired level of protection. You will prepare and draft portions of the patent application for review by the supervising attorney and the client, with an eye toward anticipating any questions or objections the reviewer at the U.S. or foreign patent office may have. A Senior Patent Engineer may also communicate with the U.S. patent office and with persons handling foreign patent applications with regard to various issues arising in a patent application, including responding to a rejected application.

Additionally, you will be responsible for the following duties:

Analyze invention disclosures and other technical documents to identify novel aspects of particular technologies.
Conduct and interpret prior art searches.
Assist in the preparation, drafting, filing, and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
Support activities involving technology-based companies.
Determine the needs of end users of technical documentation.
Study product samples and talk with product designers and developers.
Revise documents as new issues arise.
Mentor junior patent engineer

Desired Qualifications

Education:
Master’s degree; equivalent foreign education acceptable in the following academic disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering; Masters in Intellectual Property if B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering AND 1 year of post-degree progressive experience is required

Bachelor’s degree; equivalent foreign education acceptable in the following academic disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering AND 3 years of post-degree progressive experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
A working knowledge of databases, machine learning, data warehousing, object-oriented programming; an understanding of wireless communications, embedded systems, hardware design/layout, or semiconductor manufacturing. Experience or knowledge through academic coursework in drafting technical specifications, research papers, or whitepapers. English fluency and capability to expend 80% of workweek drafting technical documents. Ability to work evenings or weekends, if necessary. Must have prepared 20 patent applications to the patent office. Applicant will undergo writing test evaluating patent drafting capability and submit writing sample.

Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Full benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and 401K.

Contact
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, a writing sample, law school transcript, and undergrad and graduate school (if applicable) transcripts to careers@patentlawworks.net.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Telecommute

November 3, 2016- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman & Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice due to rapid growth. Capability in all aspects of semiconductor and circuit technology is a must. Versatility in other technical areas is a plus.

Registered Patent Attorney and / or Agent – Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

November 3, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

dority Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with one to four years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. Candidates can expect to work primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients. The firm’s practice is global in nature, representing major companies in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, South America and in virtually every region of the United States.

Patent Attorney (EE / CS) – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.

October 31, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Volpe and Koenig, P.C. has an opening in its Electrical Department for an electrical engineer and/or computer science attorney with at least three years of intellectual property experience.

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco or Los Angeles, Calif.

October 27, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Arent Fox LLP is seeking a patent agent or staff attorney with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution for their San Francisco or Los Angeles office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with telecommunication, circuit transistor, and layout circuit 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.

IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va. or Burlington, Mass.

October 26, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorney for our Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston (Burlington, MA) offices.

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), computer engineering, electrical engineering or software for U.S. based clients, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Education Background:

The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields will be considered.

Experience:

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties:

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:

- Electrical: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, computer engineering and software;
- Mechanical: medical devices, clean technology.

Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary:

We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.

For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits:

We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Contact
Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia or Burlington, Massachusetts

Patent Prosecution Associate / Agent (Biotechnology) – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

October 25, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and agents with an advanced degree in the biological sciences (a Ph.D. or M.D. is highly preferred). Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and at least 1-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for biotechnology related matters. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Bothell, Wash.

October 24, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Seattle Genetics is seeking is a registered patent agent with prosecution experience in biology or chemistry.

IP Patent Attorney (Electrical / Computer – Clearance Experienced) – Law Firm – Wis. or Ill.

October 24, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney (Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering/Science) to join our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, or Chicago office. Relocation assistance may be available. Senior Associates and Senior Counsels are encouraged to apply.

IP Patent Agent or Scientist (Organic Chemistry & Small Molecules) – Law Firm – Wis. or Ill.

October 24, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Scientist (Organic Chemistry) to join our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, or Chicago office.

Candidates must have an advanced degree in Organic Chemistry and small molecule experience. Admission to the Patent Bar and patent prosecution experience strongly preferred. Relocation assistance may be available.

IP Patent Attorney (Organic Chemistry & Small Molecules) – Law Firm – Wis. or Ill.

October 24, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney (Organic Chemistry) to join our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, or Chicago office. Associates and Counsels are encouraged to apply.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

October 21, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation

Schwabe Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is one of the top law firms serving the needs of businesses in the Pacific ‎Northwest. The firm's attorneys provide a broad range of transaction and litigation services to many of ‎the Northwest's leading companies, from Fortune 500 industry leaders to emerging and privately held ‎businesses.‎

With over 155 attorneys, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is one of the largest Pacific Northwest regional ‎law firms, with offices in Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Bend, Eugene, Salem, Washington D.C. and ‎Mountain View, CA. ‎

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt has an opening in the Portland, OR office for a full time Intellectual ‎Property Litigation Attorney in the Intellectual Property practice group. The ideal candidate will have: ‎

3- 5 years of IP litigation experience with a focus on patent litigation‎
Experience in patent litigation-related research and motion drafting, including claim ‎construction and dispositive motion practice
Demonstrated aptitude in managing independent projects within a team environment in a ‎fast-paced litigation practice ‎
Significant experience taking depositions, in-court appearances and managing discovery ‎
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Strong client service skills and ethics
Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work hard in a team-oriented setting, ‎but with significant independence
USPTO admission and a technical background are a plus but are not required; however, the ‎applicant needs to be able to understand and explain complex technologies
JD degree from an accredited law school
Oregon State Bar preferred but not required; ‎

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment with competitive salary ‎and benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ‎color, religion, ‎ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender ‎identity or other status protected ‎by law.‎

Contact
Candidates should direct their cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and a ‎writing sample to Will Case, Recruiting Manager at wcase@schwabe.com. ‎Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.‎

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Associate Attorney (EE or Comp Sci) – Law Firm – Washington, DC

October 21, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Banner & Witcoff is seeking associate attorneys with 2-7 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science for its Washington, DC office. Patent prosecution experience is preferred. Associates will work closely with clients and senior attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with opportunities available for involvement in opinion work and litigation.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

October 20, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Toler Law Group, PC is seeking a patent attorney with 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. We prefer candidates to have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics, and candidates with corporate R&D or engineering experience. We are also interested in candidates with IPR and PTAB experience. We provide IP services to some of the world's most sophisticated technology companies.

Patent Engineer / Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

October 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking Patent Engineers and Patent Agents for our D.C. office. Our Engineers and Agents prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

October 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an IP Patent Prosecution Associate for our D.C. office. Our Associates prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, and preferably, 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. Admission to the Patent Bar is preferred, but not required.

Candidates must also hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which they are admitted to practice.

The candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, outstanding written communication skills, and the flexibility to thrive (and have fun!) in a fast-paced professional environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing Electrical and Computer Science IP team with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and has over 100 professionals.

To be considered, a candidate must possess strong academic credentials. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and their transcripts. Writing samples can be diverse, and may include a recent university-level paper demonstrating technical writing skills, or an IP document which demonstrates legal and technical writing skills or a persuasive argument.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://careers.michaelbest.com/viSelfApply/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=5&FilterJobID=88.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.