Patent Associate – Law Firm – Tucson, Ariz. or Manchester, N.H.

April 18, 2016- US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Grossman, Tucker, Perreault & Pfleger, PLLC seeks a patent attorney associate to join our growing practice to work in our beautiful Tucson, Arizona or our Manchester, New Hampshire offices. A generous relocation package is available.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

April 16, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is a law firm with more than 170 attorneys serving clients in the Southeast and across the nation in a wide range of substantive areas. Our offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina; and Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington, North Carolina.

Patent Attorney – Small Firm – Hartford, Conn.

April 12, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Alix, Yale & Ristas, LLP is a Hartford, Connecticut, intellectual property boutique seeking an entry-level or lateral Patent Attorney.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 11, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical

Frost Brown Todd LLC, one of the 150 largest law firms in the United States with a top rated Midwest intellectual property practice, seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate with at least 3-5 years of experience for the Indianapolis, Pittsburgh or Nashville office. Applicants must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, excellent academic credentials, writing and communication skills and be capable of independent and creative work. To learn more about us and the communities we serve, we invite you to visit our website.

Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill. (Updated)

April 11, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chicago intellectual property law firm, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert and Berghoff LLP (MBHB), seeks:

Patent Prosecution Associates and Patent Agents/Engineers – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

April 7, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking skilled Electrical IP Patent Prosecution Associates and Patent Agents/Engineers 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. 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.

We are seeking Patent Prosecution Associates with 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 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.

We are seeking Patent Agents/Engineers with an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Patent prosecution experience is required, and admission to the Patent Bar is preferred, but not required. Candidates must have 2+ years of work experience, but no legal background is necessary. Training may be available.

Candidates 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.

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.

These are exceptional opportunities 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.

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
Please apply at http://www.michaelbest.com/careers.

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

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

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

Workman Nydegger is seeking an exceptional patent prosecution attorney with 1-4 years of experience for our dynamic, growing patent prosecution practice. Applicants should have a strong academic record, and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or other related technical field. Industry experience and/or IP firm experience is a plus.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Falls Church, Va.

April 4, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

J.A. Lindeman & Co. PLLC, a growing patent firm located in Falls Church, VA (suburban Washington, DC) is seeking a Chemical Patent Associate. The associate will work directly with the firm’s attorneys and clients on patent matters for leading chemical and pharmaceutical companies, universities, as well as start-up and emerging companies.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

March 31, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a mid-level attorney to join the patent prosecution practice in our Indianapolis office of our thriving Intellectual Property Practice Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base.

Patent Prosecution Agent/Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

March 31, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Chicago office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent prosecution associate or patent agent with one to three years of prosecution experience to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have a degree in electrical engineering, strong academic credentials and excellent references. All candidates must be admitted to the USPTO.

Scientific Advisor / Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco or Palo Alto, Calif.

March 30, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Agent

Baker Botts L.L.P. is currently seeking a Scientific Advisor / Patent Agent. As part of the firm’s Intellectual Property team, this position is responsible for performing highly complex and sensitive client work requiring a high level of professional capability and skill. The primary responsibilities of this position include preparing draft patent applications and draft response to communications from the USPTO. This role assists attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. The person in this position should have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering, be a self-starter and have a can-do attitude, possess excellent administrative skills, must have excellent academic credentials, experience writing patent applications. The person in this position must be qualified to sit for the patent bar, and preferably already be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare draft patent applications in particular incorporating scientific aspects of inventions.
• Prepare draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters.
• Discuss the scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors and thereafter provide attorneys with a report on those discussions.
• Communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and Patent & Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process.
• Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Advise attorneys on general and specific technologies and investigate those technologies as needed.
• Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize documents.
• Review and analyze client and other files.
• Conduct regulatory and factual research.
• Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel.
• Coordinate workflow with outside service providers.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions.
• Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Provide direction and guidance to legal support staff on specific issues, as appropriate.
• Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs.
• Undertake continuing education, and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work well with internal and external clients.
• Strong aptitude of working with the USPTO.
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Customer service focused and
• Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills.

Knowledge and Skills
• Advanced working knowledge of database research principles, methods, techniques, and resources.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports.
• Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty.
• Strong investigative and problem resolution skills.
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex factual, technical information.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of current and emerging developments and trends within area of expertise.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to learn and capably use various software packages.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of and use of time management and project management strategies.
• Ability to facilitate individual and group meetings.
• Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities
• Ability to travel to private and public buildings via private or public conveyance to assist in attending to client needs on legal matters.
• Within the resident office, there is daily contact with partners, associates, paralegals, and office personnel at all levels. There is a moderate amount of contact with these same groups in other offices.
• Outside the Firm, there is a moderate amount of contact with clients, vendor representatives and agency personnel.

Physical Demands
• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extensive periods of time;
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry files and other items up to 10 pounds;
• Must be able to function in a standard office environment.
• Ability to retrieve and distribute print volumes, push and pull packages, and books weighing up to 20 pounds and ability to retrieve and replace objects from shelves of up to 8 feet high

Working Condition and Environment
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• This position is preferably a full-time position requiring a 5-day work week and standard hours as outlined in the firm policy manual.
• Additional hours will be required when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload. Flexibility in working overtime evenings and weekends as required by assigned or overflow work.
• May require local and out of town travel.
• If resident office is San Francisco, may require regular travel to the Palo Alto office.

Contact
To apply, visit this link: http://lawcruit.micronapps.com/v3/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=75&id=5 .

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco or Palo Alto, California

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill. (Updated)

March 30, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Biotechnology patent agent wanted to help biotechnology attorney with overflow patent preparation and prosecution projects from his growing practice. Work part time from home, while the right candidate could work to a full time billable equivalent with 1099 status. Chicago, San Diego, and San Francisco-based candidates are preferred but other locations will be considered. You will be paid as a 1099 consultant based on capped estimates for projects. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

Associate – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

March 30, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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. The opening is for our office in Austin, Texas . Primary responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Patent preparation and prosecution experience is preferable.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Leesburg, Va. (Updated)

March 30, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, recently voted the best law firm in Northern Virginia for the second consecutive year, is seeking to hire an energetic and diligent patent litigation associate with excellent brief writing service skills and a positive attitude to join the firm's patent litigation group.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.

March 25, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Volpe and Koenig, P.C., a Center City Philadelphia Intellectual Property law firm 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.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

March 25, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is seeking an Experienced mid-level Associate to join its growing intellectual property group in its Boston office. The candidate will work directly with attorneys and patent agents on IP matters for leading pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology start-ups. Primary responsibilities include patent prosecution and opinion work. The position requires a PhD or equivalent in molecular cell biology, immunology, biochemistry or relevant biological science. The candidate must have strong communication, writing, analytical and organizational skills, and will receive mentoring and training in the practice of intellectual property law.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

March 25, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is seeking an IP Associate to join its growing intellectual property group in its Boston office. The candidate will work directly with attorneys and patent agents on IP matters for leading high-tech companies and start-ups. A background in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required. All candidates should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical and communications skills. 2 to 4 years of patent prosecution experience required. Massachusetts Bar admission and USPTO admission preferred

IP Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 24, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Thompson Hine LLP seeks an associate to join its Intellectual Property practice group. Applicants should have at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, preferably in a law firm, and be registered to practice before the USPTO. The ideal candidate will possess an electrical engineering, physics or computer science undergraduate degree. Candidates currently licensed to practice in Ohio are preferred. A superior academic record, strong work ethic, and excellent research and writing skills are required. This position may be based in our Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland or Columbus office.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Allentown, Pa.

March 19, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Design IP, a small intellectual property law firm located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, seeks a patent attorney or agent to join our thriving practice.

To be successful in this position, the attorney/agent will need the skills and experience to independently prepare patent applications, analyze Office Actions, and handle Office Action responses. 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience under the supervision of an experienced patent practitioner is required. A degree in a chemical engineering or electrical engineering is a plus but applicants with all technical backgrounds will be considered.

We have a robust practice that includes a wide range of technical disciplines and a diverse client base, ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. Although patent preparation and prosecution will be an area of emphasis for this position, there will be opportunities to work in nearly all areas of intellectual property law, including trademark preparation and prosecution, IP opinions and agreements, IP transactions, and IP litigation.

Our patent professionals choose their own work/life balance. Our minimum billing expectation for full time attorneys/agents is 1500 hours per year, and we welcome experienced attorneys or agents who prefer a flexible or part-time schedule. We are open to professionals who prefer to work remotely for a portion of his/her normal weekly schedule. Base salaries are based on expected billings and bonuses are paid on a percentage basis for additional billings. We offer benefits including retirement, health insurance and disability.

We also offer the lifestyle benefits of the Lehigh Valley, including short commute times (less than 15 minutes for most of our staff), reasonable cost of living, excellent public and parochial schools, close proximity to Philadelphia, New York and Washington, DC, and minor league hockey and baseball teams. This is a great place to live and raise a family.

Contact
When applying to this position, please include a cover letter, resume and writing samples. Writing samples must include at least two patent applications for which you drafted the specification and claims and a substantive Office action response. A legal brief (such as a motion for summary judgment) would also be helpful. Apply to recruiting@designip.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

March 15, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morrison & Foerster LLP has an urgent need for a Patent Prosecution Agent in the Los Angeles Office.