Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C. (RMSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm (RMSC) located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a Patent Attorney with 2-5 years experience having an electrical engineering or computer sciences degree. Assist with a full scope of IP matters including patent prosecution dockets.
Note: RMSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact: Please email your resume to: recruiting@rmsclaw.com, and please visit our Website: www.rmsclaw.com. RMSC does not reimburse for relocation expenses.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: McLean, Virginia
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.
Responsibilities: Will include orally communicating with Japanese clients and the Firm’s attorneys in both Japanese and English, translating written communications between English and Japanese, and performing various administrative functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in the patent workplace, and/or a scientific or technical background. Representative clients include national and multinational corporations. Flexible work hours available.
Abel Law Group is seeking a chemical practitioner with 2+ years of experience. Successful candidate must be mature, have exceptional client handling skills, and be a pragmatic, results-oriented practitioner.
Candidate will have exposure to a wide variety of areas, including preparation and international prosecution of patent applications, clearance/right to practice analyses, M&A due diligence, and invalidity and non-infringement opinion generation. The open position is particularly well suited for a practitioner seeking exposure beyond typical prep/prosecution duties. Strong interpersonal skills are required as the practitioner will have direct client contact with sophisticated in-house counsel and foreign counsel.
Above market average compensation is available to the ideal candidate.
Abel Law Group, LLP is comprised of a well-established practice group with a strong group of practitioners, and boasts a stellar support staff, a collegial, casual work environment, and strong benefits package. The firm was ranked 5th largest in Austin according to the Austin Business Journal, June 2013, and continues with a growth rate outpacing the industry.
Contact: Apply by emailing your resume and two writing samples to the firm at: hr@abel-ip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
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.
Anticipated workflow is a consistent 30-40 hours per week.
Location is irrelevant, but the ability to work independently and availability of a fast, reliable internet connection are critical.
Contact: Apply by emailing jon@x-patents.com. Please provide a current, complete resume and a real, un-edited litigation writing sample.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Anywhere
Steven Rinehart is looking to hire a former US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examiner/patent agent for patent prosecution work. Any patent agents hired can work from home anywhere in the US.
International IP Law Groupis seeking Patent Agents/Associate Attorneys/Of Counsel Attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications in technical areas relating to computer science, computer engineering, software, chemical and mechanical arts.
IIPLG offers a flexible work environment and some telecommuting is possible. A wide range of employee benefits is provided.
Qualifications: • Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent • 2-3 years relevant experience
Contact: Please send your resume, complete transcripts, a writing sample and salary history to Nathan Stacy at office@iiplg.com.
Additional Info: Job Location: Houston, Texas Employer Type: Law Firm
O’Brien Jones, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-5 years relevant experience to work in its Tysons Corner, Virginia office. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings; and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.
Qualified candidates will have the ability to work in a team environment and preferably have technical backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or software. Candidates must also have a degree from a top law/post graduate school, good academics, and more than 2 years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates have experience with complex Patent Office proceedings, client counseling with opinion drafting, or other related patent practice experience.
O’Brien Jones is an established, diverse patent law-firm that offers its professionals the opportunity to work on exciting, diverse technologies and challenging legal issues. Attorneys at all levels work directly with clients that include Fortune 500 companies as well as large and small privately-owned companies. This allows for self-starting individuals to grow professionally and personally in a collegial and team-oriented setting.
Contact: To apply, please email your resume, under- and post-graduate transcripts, and a writing sample to: nancy.peters@obrienjones.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Tysons Corner, Virginia
Morgan Lewis is currently seeking an IP Docket Clerk for the Patent Practice Group who will be resident in our San Francisco office. This IP Docket Clerk will report to the Patent Docketing Supervisor. The qualified candidate will be responsible for reviewing and extracting patent information from foreign and domestic incoming client related communications and US Patent & Trademark Office communications for entry into our docketing database. This data entry will be done in accordance with the procedures established for each of our clients. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring the US Patent & Trademark Office daily dockets and will be assigned other administrative and project responsibilities as needed.
Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma, post high school education preferred, and a minimum of one year of relevant experience. The successful candidate will have strong communication and proofreading skills. An organized approach to work assignments, excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a team-oriented attitude are also needed. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience with the CPI docketing database is preferred but not required. Flexibility to work overtime is required.
The Silicon Valley office of Alston & Bird has an immediate opening for a Patent Prosecution associate with at least 4 years’ experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and client counseling. A technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science is required. Strong research, writing and advocacy skills are also required. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and strong interpersonal skills.
Contact: Please go to www.alston.com to apply directly via the online portal. Cover letters may be addressed to Anja Heidenreich, Attorney Hiring Manager. Alston & Bird is only accepting direct candidate submissions at this time.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Menlo Park, California
Marger Johnson McCollom, P.C., a Portland, Oregon, full-service IP boutique, seeks a registered patent attorney with 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience in the electrical/computer/software technical areas. B.S. electrical engineering, computer science, or physics strongly preferred. Recent experience in team-environment computer programming or experience in analog circuit design or analysis a plus.
Contact: Send letter/resume/transcripts to: Recruiting Coordinator at recruiting@techlaw.com. No agencies please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Shay Glenn LLPseeks an intellectual property associate with 2-5 years of experience. Registration to practice before the USPTO required. You must be a member in good standing with the California State Bar. The primary responsibilities for this position include preparing and filing patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, prosecution of foreign patent applications, and advice and counseling to early stage medical device companies. Qualified candidates will also have experience in prosecuting applications for medical device inventions and/or an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering is preferred.
Compensation based on experience. We offer excellent benefits and the opportunity to work with a very supportive team. Principals only, no phone calls, please. Shay Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact: For more information regarding our firm, please visit our website at www.shayglenn.com. Please send your resume and cover letter in Word format for immediate consideration to: yvonna@shayglenn.com.
Your resume must include:
• USPTO Registration Number • California State Bar Number • Listing of all Universities attended and all degrees earned • Listing of all professional employment and references
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Mateo, California
Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLCseeks patent attorneys with 1-4 years of experience and a degree in electrical engineering to work in its Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have experience in image sensor, semiconductor, electrical circuits, display, and/or signal processing technology. The position entails patent preparation and prosecution, as well as various analyses related to enforcing and defending patents on behalf of existing clients.
Founded in 1996, Rader, Fishman & Grauer is a full-service intellectual property law firm with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Washington, DC. Our attorneys provide intellectual property services and counseling for multi-national corporations and emerging enterprises in a wide variety of industries around the world. Rader, Fishman & Grauer attorneys regularly engage in all areas of domestic and foreign IP practice, litigation, licensing and intellectual asset management.
Contact: Please send a cover letter and resume to plt@raderfishman.com. No calls please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Bruzga & Associates, a New York City boutique IP law firm seeks an associate patent attorney having an electrical engineering degree. Candidate should have around five years of experience in all phases of patent prosecution and opinion work, have strong academic credentials, and have proficient writing and communication skills. Having some portables would be a plus. Although candidate should be able to work largely unsupervised if needed, supervision will be provided from an experienced patent attorney who promotes clear communications and incisive arguments to bring out excellence in advocacy for our clients. This is an opportunity to hone your advocacy skills, have meaningful client interaction, and significantly contribute to the firm, rather than just being a “cog in the wheels” of a big firm. Salary is open, depending upon candidate’s qualifications.
Looking to make a move? Finch & Maloney PLLCseeks a lateral partner to head its USPTO Litigation Practice and to continue growth of its patent prosecution business. The firm is located on the river in the millyard of Manchester NH. Great city, great opportunity.
Abel Law Group (Abel IP) seeks patent prosecution attorneys or agents with 2+ years legal experience and experience in circuit design, signal processing, digital communications, computer architecture, and/or semiconductor technologies. Electrical engineering degree required. Industry experience preferred. Candidates will have exposure to preparation, prosecution, and offensive and defensive analyses for high quality, established electrical clients.
Abel Law Group, LLP is an Austin-based intellectual property practice having a strong group of IP practitioners and boasts a stellar support staff, a collegial, casual work environment, and a strong benefits package. The firm was ranked as the 5th largest IP firm in Austin according to the Austin Business Journal, June 2013.
Contact: Apply by emailing your resume, undergraduate and, if applicable, law school transcripts, as well as two technical writing samples to the firm at: hr@abel-ip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a premier intellectual property law firm located in Washington, D.C., with an international reputation for excellence, is looking for experienced IP attorneys with a chemical engineering background.
We are seeking IP Attorneys with 1 – 3 years of patent law experience and a degree in Chemical Engineering to assist our Biotech practice group. An advanced degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
Oliff & Berridge, PLC, a full service IP law firm in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking an experienced paralegal to assist with litigation and general IP matters. Experience with litigation technology applications including document review databases and imaging a plus. Requires excellent research skills including Westlaw, PACER, Internet and other online, electronic and hard-copy resources. Strong written and oral communication skills, advanced proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint applications. Must be available for some travel and overtime, when necessary. Background in IP prosecution is a plus; firm will train an exceptional candidate in IP prosecution. Position will split time between litigation, IP prosecution and other IP-related matters as needed.
Contact: Fax cover letter with job title, salary requirements, and resume to Oliff & Berridge, PLC at 703-519-0938 or email to hr@oliff.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia; St. Louis, Missouri; Charlotte, North Carolina
Oliff & Berridge, PLC, a full service IP law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, St. Louis, Missouri and Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a minimum of two years of IP experience and a background in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering. Opportunities are available for qualified, self-motivated individuals with excellent communications skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with the opportunity for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Contact: Email cover letter and resume to hr@oliff.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia; St. Louis, Missouri; Charlotte, North Carolina
Cantor Colburn, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, is seeking a patent associate or agent to work in its Houston office.
The Associate will be responsible primarily for drafting and prosecuting patent applications domestically and internationally in the chemical or chemical engineering arts, with some work preparing invalidity, infringement, and freedom to operate analyses.
The successful candidate must have an advanced degree in chemistry or polymer sciences, or a degree in chemical engineering with strong technical knowledge. At least two years of patent drafting experience, including having drafted more than 30 patent applications and having prosecuted applications both in the U.S. and overseas is required. Excellent academic credentials and writing and communication skills are desired.
Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to careers@cantorcolburn.com. No calls, please. Cantor Colburn LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
In recent rankings, Cantor Colburn was #7 in the country for issued U.S. patents and #24 for registered U.S. trademarks. The firm’s clients are among the leading companies in the United States and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high-tech start-ups and universities.
Cantor Colburn, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, is seeking a patent associate or agent to work in its Houston office.
The associate or agent will be responsible for drafting and globally prosecuting patent applications in the mechanical arts for a major oil and gas industry client. Because the associate or agent will have regular client contact, he or she must be service-oriented. The successful candidate must have a degree in mechanical engineering. It is required to have at least three years of patent drafting experience and registration with the USPTO. Also, candidates must have drafted more than 30 patent applications and prosecuted applications both in the U.S. and overseas. Excellent academic credentials, writing skills, and communication skills are required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.
Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to careers@cantorcolburn.com. No calls, please. Cantor Colburn LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
In recent rankings, Cantor Colburn was #7 in the country for issued U.S. patents and #24 for registered U.S. trademarks. The firm’s clients are among the leading companies in the United States and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high-tech start-ups and universities.
Intellectual Property Law Firm (RMSC) located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a Patent Attorney with 2-5 years experience having an electrical engineering or computer sciences degree. Assist with a full scope of IP matters including patent prosecution dockets. 
