Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Washington D.C.

February 14, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join our Mechanical or Electrical group.

Patent Agent or Patent Engineer – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, Mich.

February 14, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

McGarry Bair is looking for Patent Agents or Patent Engineers with emphasis in Electrical /Mechanical/ Aeronautical to help in protecting our clients' intellectual property. You will help analyze the patentability of inventions, including computer searching for related inventions, prepare and help prosecute patent applications, aid in assessing infringement risks for new products, and help guide the development of new products.

Qualifications
The Patent Agent or Patent Engineer positions are a desirable alternative for an engineer or scientist seeking a non-traditional, yet related profession. The job incorporates technical knowledge with analytical skills, and requires you to apply them in a variety of technical fields. You will need to learn new technologies quickly and be able to teach others as well. You must have strong reading and writing skills in the English language. Strong computer skills, especially computer searching and research skills, are necessary. We are looking specifically for those with education and/or experience in Electrical /Mechanical/ Aeronautical Engineering.

The best person for the job is able to succeed in a casual work environment with a client-focused, yet highly professional culture. You should enjoy working with small teams while being independently responsible for your individual tasks. We need a problem solver who is strategically agile, who enjoys variety, who is quick to learn and adapt, and who is unafraid to work intensely with quick responsiveness to rapidly changing client demands.

If you are already a Patent Agent, that is a real plus. However, for the Patent Engineer, no legal experience is required; we will teach you what you need to know. You must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science (specifically Electrical /Mechanical/ Aeronautical Engineering); an advanced degree is a plus but is not required. Ability to read Japanese and Korean will be helpful. For the Patent Engineer, opportunities for advancement to become a Patent Agent registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office are available and encouraged.

Contact
Please send your resume and any questions about the position to Ann Hayes at: ahayes@axiosHR.com

Voice: 616-949-2525 Fax: 616-954-2824

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

McGarry Bair PC is an Intellectual Property law firm in Grand Rapids, MI, specializing in all aspects of intellectual property law world-wide, including obtaining, enforcing, and defending patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and agreements. Our prime directive is responsive client service, which we accomplish with a team of hard-working and intelligent people who appreciate a relaxed, blue-jean culture, yet are able to thrive in an independent and sometimes intense work environment.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

February 10, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Burr & Brown, PLLC, a Syracuse, New York Law Firm seeks experienced patent attorneys or patent agents to handle foreign-based patent prosecution. Candidates must have substantial experience prosecuting cases before the USPTO.

Manager of Legal Recruiting – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

February 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oblon is seeking a Manager of Legal Recruiting who will work with the HR Director, the hiring partners and others to revamp the processes around communicating, sourcing, interviewing/vetting, hiring and on-boarding of new legal professionals (attorney and non-attorney technical professionals).

I.P. Associate – Law Firm – Royal Oak, Mich.

February 7, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other

Howard & Howard, a leading Midwest business law firm, is currently seeking a registered Intellectual Property Associate to join our Royal Oak, Michigan office. Our associates demonstrate deep commitment to their own careers, to the Firm's standards and Strongly Held Beliefs, and to the vigorous representation of our clients' interests. In return, Howard & Howard provides an environment in which that commitment is supported and rewarded.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

February 2, 2016- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Seattle office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking an associate in patent prosecution to join their Intellectual Property Section. Candidates will need to have 2+ years of patent prosecution experience and be patent bar eligible. A technical background in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Kansas City, Mo.

February 2, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Kansas City office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking associates in patent prosecution to join their Intellectual Property Section. Candidates will need to have 2+ years of patent prosecution experience and be patent bar eligible. A technical background in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.

Patent Agent or Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

January 31, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Intellectual Property Department in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Patent Agent or Associate with more than two years’ experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The position will require development of a broad IP practice and, while the position will focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications, it will also include counseling clients on a wide variety of IP issues.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

January 31, 2016- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent associate with two to three years of experience for our Denver, Salt Lake City, or Seattle office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

January 31, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is looking for a Patent Agent with an advanced degree in the biological sciences to join our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities
Patent Agents work under the supervision and guidance of associates and partners in our Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work.

Specific duties include the following:

Assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of biology fields, including cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, and molecular biology, and possibly materials science and multiple chemistry areas, including organic, synthetic, and physical chemistry
Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct comprehensive search for scientific articles, patents and patent application documents relevant to the subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions. Identify essential elements, features or components of an invention.
Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background of the field of an invention, a description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention
Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejection, assessing the difference between the invention and the citations, and presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent
Collaborate with colleagues on various projects. Adapt effectively in different team environment. Present ideas, reasoning and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues. Provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas
Work with clients in prosecuting patent applications. Formulate and ask clients questions essential to clarifying the distinct features or properties of the invention.
Investigate and respond promptly to clients’ inquiries about the prosecution of patent applications
Work on IP landscapes to identify third party patents and patent applications in a field of interest
Assist clients in identifying white space to help shape their research and development plan

Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Biology or Biochemistry
Demonstrated knowledge in the following scientific fields: biology, cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, molecular biology
Demonstrated scientific writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary which also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs.
Demonstrated skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.mintz.com/careers/current-openings/detail/jobopening/339.

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

Patent Law Clerk – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

January 27, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Arnold & Porter LLP has an opening for a Patent Law Clerk in the Washington, D.C. office. The Patent Law Clerk will be directly supervised by an attorney and get individualized patent law training. Ideal candidates will be organized; detail-oriented; and able to follow up on instructions independently. Responsibilities include: preparing and filing new patent applications and other patent prosecution documents; conducting client technology and patent portfolio assessments; supporting business development; managing large domestic and foreign dockets and other duties as assigned.

Patent Law Clerk – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

January 27, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Candidates should have an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., and significant graduate level experience. Training in the fields of plant biology, genetics, microbiology or entomology are preferred though candidates having experience in other biological science fields also will be considered. Research experience in RNA silencing, genome editing, microbiomes, or quantitative genetics is desirable. Successful candidates will have excellent academic credentials and strong verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will have passed the Patent Bar. Law school or prior legal training or enrollment in law school is not required. Benefits include a competitive salary and a tuition reimbursement program when applicable. Please include a cover letter, resume, school transcripts (please include each school), and writing sample with your online application.

Contact
Apply by visiting this link: http://www.arnoldporter.com/jobs.cfm?u=PatentLawClerkPlant&action=view&id=723. Please include a cover letter, resume, school transcript(s) and a writing sample with your online application.

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

Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran's status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our Firm's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Arnold & Porter maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster. Arnold & Porter LLP is an EO Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Great Falls, Va.

January 22, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Muir Patent Law, PLLC, based in Great Falls, VA, is looking for a patent attorney for electrical-related technology, and with at least 3 years of patent attorney experience in prosecution. Experience with circuits, semiconductor devices and manufacturing, and memory design and operation is a plus. Patent Examiner experience also a plus. We are looking for a full time employee, but would be willing to discuss other possible arrangements, such as part time or "of counsel." The job will initially entail mostly patent prosecution, including revising / filing / prosecuting foreign-originated applications, application drafting, and other USPTO submissions. We are a growing firm with an increasing number of clients and workload, so we are looking for highly qualified candidates who can hit the ground running without requiring undue supervision of quality, deadlines, etc.

Associate – Law Firm – Des Moines, Iowa

January 20, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC, seeks a full-time patent agent or an associate patent attorney to join its growing Chemical and Biotechnology practice group within our firm located in Des Moines, IA. Candidates must have either a M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or a Bachelor’s degree with significant chemistry experience (namely synthetic organic, materials and/or inorganic chemistry) and be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or eligible for registration). Candidates will be considered who demonstrate a strong knowledge and experience of patent prosecution in the chemical fields. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Candidates having 1-3 years of experience in patent prosecution in these fields are preferred.

IP Partner – Law Firm – U.S.

January 18, 2016Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Small group of Virginia based IP attorneys (patent and trademark) looking for another small group for possible merger/establishment of new non-traditional small firm. Small group has seven figure collective billables. Attorneys in group must all be in good standing with the bar of at least one state and have excellent professional reputations. Each attorney is expected to have sufficient portables to support his/her income and administrative needs as well as contribute to group overhead (e.g., malpractice insurance, bookkeeping/accounting, some marketing, web site).

Junior/Mid-Level Patent Associate – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.

January 17, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm

The Philadelphia office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, an international law firm with some 1,900 attorneys, is seeking to hire a highly motivated junior/mid-level associate for our Intellectual Property Practice.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Hinsdale, Ill.

January 13, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

William Park & Associates, Ltd. is looking for an experienced patent attorney or patent agent to join their thriving practice. The candidate should preferably have at least one year of U.S. patent prosecution experience in the electrical, software, or mechanical arts. Those with technical experience in semiconductor memory and telecommunications technology will be honored. Job responsibilities include drafting patent applications and preparing responses to official actions for U.S. patent applications, among others.

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

January 13, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is seeking an associate for our Chemistry & Life Sciences Team in our Washington, D.C. office. Applicants must have 2-3+ years of experience in patent prosecution in fields of chemistry or chemical engineering. Applicants must also have a strong academic record including a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. Scope of position involves patent prosecution, client counseling, and opinion preparation.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

January 13, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Miles & Stockbridge P.C. is seeking a patent prosecution associate and/or agent with 2-4 years of experience to join our fast-growing Intellectual Property Practice located in our Tysons Corner, VA office. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling matters involving electrical and computer arts. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and experience preparing patent applications. Strong academic record and ability to work with a variety of technologies is required. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO and preferably admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

Partner-Level Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Mountain View, Calif.

January 12, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Convergent Law Group LLP is actively seeking experienced patent prosecution attorneys with computer science or electrical engineering degrees. Preferred candidates will have at least 10 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for computer software and electronics, and must have a book of business. An advanced degree, relevant industry experience and/or in-house experience are plus factors.