Trademark Clerk – Law Firm – Costa Mesa, Calif.

February 24, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Rutan & Tucker, LLP is seeking a Trademark Clerk to work in its Costa Mesa, Calif., office. Create and maintain foreign and domestic trademark files. Trademark docket entry and maintenance using IP Manager docket software. Assist trademark paralegal with research and other projects as assigned.

Associate – Law Firm – Washington, DC

February 24, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP, a collegial, growing 24-attorney/agent international IP boutique seeks a chemical IP attorney/agent with three or less years of IP experience for its Washington, DC office. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Prior industry chemical engineering work experience a plus. Preference is given to candidates with a second language capability. WHDA is an equal opportunity employer.

International IP Manager – Law Firm – Washington DC

February 21, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Banner & Witcoff a national intellectual property law firm, is seeking an experienced manager to lead the International Department in either the Chicago or Washington, DC location. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years in a management or leadership role, and at least 5 years in the international area of intellectual property. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong computer skills and be able to multi task.

Patent Preparation & Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Remote

February 21, 2012Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Axiom, a modern alternative to the traditional law firm and one of the nation's fastest growing private companies, is hiring attorneys to join our nationwide patent prep and pros practice.

Alums of the nation’s best law firms and corporate law departments, Axiom Attorneys work in a uniquely integrated way with our predominantly Fortune 100 client base. In Axiom they’ve found variety, interesting work, and the chance to be a legal pioneer.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional academic and law firm credentials; in-house experience with Fortune 500 company strongly preferred.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or computer sciences strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, specifically substantial experience conducting proceedings before the USPTO, including several interferences under the old and new rules, reexamination proceedings, public use and protest proceedings, appeals and foreign oppositions.
• Experience evaluating of invention disclosure; searching prior art references; interviewing inventors; drafting applications; filing IDS; responding to office actions; conducting examiner interviews; appealing final decisions; conducting interferences; conducting protests and public use proceedings, and prosecuting reissue and reexamination applications.
• Must possess excellent interaction skills with executive management; senior business personnel; business teams; inventors; and general counsels.
• Must possess experience managing a large patent portfolio.
• Knowledge of computer science, electrical engineering or information retrieval, either through undergraduate degree or industry experience preferred.
• Active membership in at least one state bar and registration with USPTO required.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: https://searchlight.cluen.com/E5/(S(i3fayk45nutdidiuwezis355))/Login.aspx?URLKey=7xl7vhxw&type=logoff. Please specify Patently-O Jobs in the “how did you hear about us” section. For more information about our firm, please visit www.axiomlaw.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote (anywhere)

Computer Engineering & Software IP Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, DC

February 21, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Flexible Location

February 15, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fish & Richardson P.C. is a leading global law firm practicing in the areas of intellectual property, litigation and technology law. We are seeking technical advisors to work in our domestic offices or remotely as independent contractors.

Responsibilities:
Technical advisors work side-by-side with other members of the firm’s legal staff and engage in all activities related to patent prosecution. Prosecution activities involve preparation of patent applications and subsequent interaction with the patent office, which can include significant interaction with both inventors and examiners at the patent office and provides exposure to many different clients and a variety of cutting-edge technologies.

Daily tasks may involve meeting an inventor to learn about a new idea, reviewing pertinent background literature, drafting patent applications, or preparing correspondence with the patent office regarding scope or novelty of an idea. Technical advisors can take on significant levels of responsibility over time based on their technology background and the patent-related experience they gain at Fish.

Qualifications:
Strong technical background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics. Advanced degree and prior experience in patent prosecution are preferred. Excellent writing skills and academic credentials are required.

Location:
We are currently considering candidates for the following offices:
- Atlanta
- Boston
- New York
- Silicon Valley
- Twin Cities
- Washington, DC

We will consider candidates who wish to work remotely as independent contractors. Independent contractors must have prior industry and/or law firm experience and the proven ability to work independently. Must be available during regular business hours, occasionally attend in-office meetings, and visit client sites and the Patent Office, as needed.

Contact:
To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample to Recruiting@fr.com. Please note work location preference in your cover letter.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: - Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Mass.; New York, New York; Silicon Valley, California; Twin Cities, Minnesota; Washington, DC

Mid- to Senior-Level Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

February 14, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klemchuk Kubasta, LLP has expanded its prosecution and technology client base, and as a result, needs a mid- to senior-level prosecution associate to assist in handling case intake, drafting applications and office action responses, and managing patent portfolios all with minimal supervision. At least 4 years of solid patent prosecution experience is required. This position will involve patent litigation support, including infringement and Markman analysis. Although not required, we prefer candidates with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or computer science backgrounds. Big firm experience is a plus as is industry, technical, or design experience before law school. This position will involve immediate client contact, so social polish is needed as well.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago (remote locations may be considered)

February 14, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Ann Arbor, Mich.

February 10, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

February 8, 2012- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

February 2, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Phoenix, Ariz. or Denver, Colo.

February 2, 2012- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Spokane, Wash.

February 2, 2012- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wells St. John PS is a full-service Intellectual Property law firm established in 1946 and located in Spokane, Washington. We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a position that ultimately leads to ownership. Candidates having 4+ years of experience in all aspects of IP practice including litigation, transactional, preparation and prosecution of applications, and all technical disciplines will be considered. Candidates with portables will be considered subject to conflict checks.

Associate or Technical Specialist (Life Sciences) – Law Firm – Washington D.C.

January 31, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The law firm of Sughrue Mion, PLLC, is seeking candidates for associate and technical specialist positions in the firm's Life Sciences group in Washington DC. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding at least a B.S. in chemical fields, preferably Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, and candidates with Ph.D. level education in Cell Biology, Immunology or Molecular Biology. Working experience in patent prosecution is preferred. For those applying for an associate position a J.D. from an accredited law school is also required.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

January 27, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The St. Louis, Mo., office of Harness, Dickey & Pierce is seeking a patent prosecution associate with 3-4 years of prosecution experience specializing in biotechnology and small-molecule pharmaceutical fields. A strong academic record and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology or a Biotechnology-related degree are required. Laboratory work experience or graduate work is preferred.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Fort Wayne, Ind.

January 26, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Baker Daniels in Fort Wayne has a position open for an IP Associate. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials with a preferred undergraduate degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry and up to five years of experience in prosecuting patent applications in the fields of electrical or mechanical engineering. Practice includes all phases of intellectual property for a national and international client base. Competitive salary and unlimted potential for professional growth.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – San Jose/Saratoga, Calif.

January 23, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vista-IP-Law-Group-LLP, a leading California intellectual property law firm, seeks experienced ME-EE patent prosecution associate for its San Jose and Saratoga offices.