BKLS is seeking a registered U.S. patent attorney to join our growing patent practice as an associate. Primary responsibilities 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 as well as 1-4 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location

October 2, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Guntin & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys or Patent Agents. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated mid-sized corporations to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF products, gaming products, nanotechnologies, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, among other things.

We offer exceptional benefits that are paid in full by the firm and a competitive compensation package, which models the firm’s philosophy of transparency. Our firm has a substantial volume of work to provide an attorney or agent exceptional opportunities for career growth and continued personal development. Our firm employs novel workload balancing methods to provide its employees the best opportunity to excel.

Candidate Qualifications:
Must have passed a state bar (attorney’s only) and the USPTO patent bar. 3+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution experience of matters "originating" in the US is a plus. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Elect. Eng., or Computer Eng. is preferred. Telecommunications experience is a plus. Actual engineering experience is also a plus. First year candidates with exceptional performance in law school and engineering school, and/or candidates graduating from a top-tier law school and/or engineering school will be considered. A book of business is also a plus. For candidates with prior experience, information regarding the last two years of billable hours and collections will be requested. Academic transcripts will be requested for all candidates.

Contact
Please submit your resume, writing samples (must be in the public domain) and academic transcripts via our website (https://www.ggip.com/Pages/careers-attorneys.aspx). Submissions will be maintained confidential.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago (remote locations will be considered)

At Guntin & Gust we have a unique culture that places great emphasis on developing and exercising sound business, legal, and technical acumen in all aspects of the firm’s practice. Our culture also fosters and promotes career development of its attorneys and agents.

Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

September 30, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, a nationally ranked boutique intellectual property law firm, is seeking motivated patent associates or patent agents with 1+ years patent prosecution experience with EE and/or CS degrees.

Firm Atmosphere:
Vierra Magen was founded with the principles of providing top notch legal service to its large client base, while at the same time providing a friendly, collegial and relaxed environment for its attorneys, agents and staff. We remain true to these principals as we continue to grow. The firm has been ranked as the top boutique IP law firm in the nation by IP TodayTM.

Compensation:
We provide a competitive base salary and benefits package. Our policy is to reward those reaching or exceeding the requested annual billed hours with a bonus, above and beyond the base salary. The bonus is based on a straight percentage of collected billings. Our attorneys choose their own balance between work and social life. Though by no means expected, those choosing to work “big firm" hours will be rewarded with net compensations schemes competitive with or exceeding those of big firms.

Firm Clients:
Our clients include some of the largest and most technology-driven companies in the world, including Microsoft Corporation, Sandisk Corporation and Computer Associates, as well as a wide variety of smaller businesses and start-ups. These clients have come to rely on us for our detailed personal attention to their IP needs and our unsurpassed technical expertise. Each attorney at Vierra Magen is given close and direct client contact, including meeting with inventors and management, and working directly with inventors to prepare and file patent applications.

Mentoring:
At Vierra Magen, we understand the importance of training and feedback. The firm provides each attorney with ample supervision, education and review of their work product to ensure development in the fundamentals and subtleties of patent practice.

Offices:
Our offices are in the world-class Market Center buildings in the heart of downtown San Francisco, with views of the San Francisco Bay, Transamerica Building and financial district.

Contact
If you are interested in speaking with us about a position at Vierra Magen, please send your resume to: Hiring Partner, Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, 575 Market Street, Suite 3750, or email hiringpartner [at] vierramagen.com

Please, only those with patent prosecution experience in electronics and computer software need apply.

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

IP Litigation Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

September 30, 2013- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

September 27, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP, a national Intellectual Property law firm is accepting resumes for patent prosecution associate attorney positions for their Greensboro, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas; Shrewsbury, New Jersey and Houston, Texas offices. Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal skills. A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or Computer Science is preferred. Patterson & Sheridan offers a great work environment, competitive salary and benefits.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Lansing, Mich.

September 26, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C., an established Lansing Law Firm, has an opportunity for an experienced IP Attorney. Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or something similar. A minimum of 3 years experience in drafting and prosecuting patents. Must be a member of the Patent Bar. Strong oral and written communication skills necessary.

Technical Writer/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

September 25, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Additon, Higgins, Pendleton & Ashe, a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced technical writer or patent agent to immediately join the firm.

Patent Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Phoenix, Ariz. (Updated)

September 25, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney or IP Litigator – Law Firm – Las Vegas, N.V.

September 21, 2013- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weide & Miller, Ltd., an established Las Vegas IP firm has positions open for an IP litigator and a patent attorney. Enjoy Las Vegas's world-class entertainment and outdoor recreation. We value high quality work product and client service. EE, ME or CS background preferred with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience and admission to USPTO bar or 5+ years of litigation experience.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Detroit, Michigan

September 21, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bejin VanOphem & Bieneman, a boutique full-service intellectual property law firm based in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a mid to senior-level patent associate to immediately join the firm.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Hawthorne, N.Y.

September 17, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dugan & Dugan, PC, a boutique IP firm with Fortune 100 & 500 clients, seeks an experienced patent prosecution attorney with at least a B.S. degree in the field of mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, or physics. Minimum of 3+ years drafting and prosecution experience. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality work product, excellent quality of life and a friendly working environment. Physical office in Hawthorne, NY, established telecommuting/virtual-firm option available. Excellent pay/benefits including salary, bonus, health insurance, 401(k), bar dues and CLE.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

September 16, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Axiom, a modern alternative to the traditional law firm and one of the nation's fastest growing private companies, is hiring a Patent Attorney to join our Atlanta practice.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

September 16, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lewis Roca Rothgerber currently seeks a mid-level candidate with a technical background in electrical engineering or ‎equivalent (bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university). Candidate should have ‎three to five years of experience in patent prosecution in a law firm or in-house; industry experience is a ‎plus. Responsibilities include: review invention disclosures, prepare and prosecute patent applications, ‎analyze patent portfolios, perform due diligence, patent validity and infringement analyses, and ‎coordinate international patent prosecution activities. The ideal candidate should also have excellent ‎communication (verbal and written) and time management skills. Must be admitted before the US Patent ‎& Trademark Office. ‎
The qualified candidate will work in a team-oriented environment, participate in a broad range of ‎sophisticated matters, and have significant client involvement.

Patent Lawyer – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

September 16, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP, a leading Boston intellectual property law firm, seeks a patent lawyer associate who has 1 to 3 years of experience, strong academic credentials, and exceptional analytical skills and writing ability. Strong chemistry background required. Ph.D. in chemistry preferred.

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

September 13, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Burr & Brown, 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.

IP Attorney (Electrical Engineering / Computer Sciences) – Law Firm – McLean, Va.

September 12, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Japanese Speaking Assistant – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

September 10, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rabin & Berdo, PC, a boutique IP law firm in downtown Washington, D.C., is seeking an individual whose primary language is Japanese, and who is fluent in English, to work in a friendly, casual, and cooperative environment with opportunities for professional advancement.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas (Updated)

September 9, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Contract Attorney – Law Firm – Anywhere

September 9, 2013Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

X-Patents, APC is seeking a contract lawyer needed for analysis, research, and writing in support of patent litigation practice. A technical or engineering background is not required. Patent litigation experience is helpful. Work will be consistent with a mid-level litigation associate at a large firm, including strategic analysis, legal research, brief writing, and discovery practice.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas