The Palo Alto office of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton is seeking a mid-level associate for its patent practice; a Class of 2008 or 2009 law school graduate is preferred. The candidate will be located, full-time, in our Palo Alto office (no splitting time between other Sheppard Mullin offices). Electrical engineering or computer science degree, California bar and patent bar are required. The associate will have significant responsibility and daily client contact. Networking is expected and the associate's efforts will be supported by senior lawyers in the practice. Candidate should have high grades from a nationally ranked law school.
Contact: Qualified applicants should send their resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to nferrari@sheppardmullin.com.
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Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm: Job Location: Palo Alto, California
Kacvinsky Daisak, PLLC is currently seeking an experienced Intellectual Property paralegal. The ideal candidate should possess a deep working knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures. Additional strengths should include the ability to manage and maintain a patent and trademark docket across multiple clients and attorneys. Previous experience with FoundationIP is a plus. A candidate must be able to manage their time well, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Duties will include but are not limited to: - Receiving, docketing, and reporting out correspondence received from the USPTO and foreign agents - Drafting shell responses to US and foreign office actions - Developing and maintaining knowledge of patent office rules and procedures (US and foreign) - Developing, understanding and documenting client procedures and special instructions. - Completing requirements of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications when needed. - Coordinating international filings with foreign agents, and completing any necessary filing requirements. - Preparing standard transmittal documents for filing with the USPTO, such as missing parts, assignments, issue fees, IDS documents, etc. - Reviewing and filing new patent and trademark applications, including any necessary transmittal documents. - Reviewing and filing prosecution related documents, such as office action responses, including any necessary transmittal documents. - Preparing quarterly annuity packages for review by the assigned attorney and/or client. - Maintaining an online annuity database, such as CPI Online. - Preparing and providing reports from a docketing database as requested. - Identifying and resolving problems in a timely and efficient manner. - Attention to detail and deadlines is absolutely necessary.
Brient Intellectual Property Law, an IP boutique based in Alpharetta, GA (a suburb of Atlanta) is seeking a patent attorney to join its practice. The successful candidate will have experience preparing and prosecuting computer science, mechanical and/or business method patent applications. Experience preparing infringement and validity opinions is also desirable. An undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or computer science is required for this position.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of rapidly growing practice with reasonable billing rates and well-established clients.
Portable business preferred but not required.
Contact: If interested in this position, please send a resume along with a cover letter to snugent@brientip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alpharetta, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta)
Stroock’s full-service Intellectual Property practice combines legal excellence and business-minded counsel to give clients an edge in developing, protecting and monetizing their intellectual property assets. Stroock’s clients benefit from the resources of a national law firm as well as the strategic advice and scientific knowledge of an intellectual property boutique. The firm’s comprehensive practice advises on patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets matters in the U.S. and overseas.
Being a member of the Stroock IP group means that you would be working for a diverse range of clients in the electrical, software, medical device and other areas in connection with a wide variety of matters. As a prosecution associate, you will draft and file applications and amendment as well as draft opinions. As an IP litigation associate, you will be an integral member of a team. Depending on the level of experience, the associate will draft briefs, prepare witness outlines, second chair and/or take depositions, meet with experts, participate in trial preparation and attend trial.
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, an established intellectual property law firm in Rockville, MD, is seeking an experienced electrical patent attorney with an advanced degree in electrical engineering or physics. The ideal candidate will have experience in telecommunications technology fields including wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment.
Our firm is also seeking an associate, agent or technical writer with a Computer Science or Electrical Engineering degree. Candidate should have 2+ years experience in patent application drafting and prosecution. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong organization, writing, and analytical skills.
Both positions will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent prosecution, opinion, and counseling matters in the electrical arts with quality domestic and foreign clients. U.S. Patent Office experience or familiarity with the USPTO practice is desirable. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Contact: Interested candidates should send resume, transcripts and writing samples by email to dmr@usiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
North Star IP is currently seeking a patent prosecution associate with 3 to 4+ years of prosecution experience.
We look for experience in drafting and revising new applications to file with the USPTO. We handle all aspects of Patent Prosecution in U.S. and would expect candidates to be well versed in addressing Office Actions as well as handling interviews and Appeals.
Well versed and extensive experience in drafting applications and legal opinions in pre-litigation matters are considered a plus. Please feel free to detail your drafting and opinion experiences in a separate cover letter.
Our arts are concentrated on the electrical, wireless, software, and medical areas. We look for a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. We will also consider other Engineering disciplines with experience in handling electrical arts.
Rutan & Tucker, LLP has an employment opportunity available for an experienced Patent Prosecution Agent with a nimimum of 3 - 4 years patent prosecution experience. This position will assist partners in the Firm’s Intellectual Property practice in its Costa Mesa and Palo Alto offices.
Requirements: Applicants must have at least 3-4 years experience drafting patent applications and must be familiar with domestic and foreign requirements.
Responsibilities: Prepare patent applications for filing with the USPTO. Draft IP related documents. Interact with Firm personnel, clients and foreign counsel.
Rathe Lindenbaum LLP, an Intellectual Property boutique firm in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin seeks a patent attorney/patent agent with experience in either mechanical, electromechanical or chemical engineering to join our practice. Successful candidates will have three or more years of experience in the preparation and prosecution of patents and looking for a flexible work environment. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation.
Faegre Baker Daniels seeks an experienced trademark attorney for our thriving Colorado Intellectual Property practice, in our Denver or Boulder office. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in growing our existing Colorado trademark, copyright, and advertising practice. Successful candidates should have experience in trademark advice, counseling, and prosecution, preferably with TTAB experience. Experience with copyright, advertising, licensing and privacy matters is a plus. Candidates also should have strong academic credentials, writing skills, and professional recommendations. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.
Contact: Please send or e-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript to:
Trisha Selden, Legal Talent Manager Faegre Baker Daniels 2200 Wells Fargo Center 90 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Trisha.Selden@FaegreBD.com
DeLizio Gilliamwants a self-motivated individual to join our team of patent professionals, who are committed to generating quality work for our clients. Currently, we seek someone with experience at least in patent application preparation. An applicant’s technical knowledge must include at least one of mixed signal processing, wireless/wired communications, and analog circuits. Preference will be given to an applicant who also possesses knowledge in at least one of computer architecture, networks, and programming. We will accept applications from patent attorneys, patent agents, and patent engineers/technical advisors. An applicant should have strong communication and writing skills. An applicant without a degree in one of the following will NOT be considered: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
Holland & Hart's Boulder, Colorado office is seeking an Administrative Intellectual Property Specialist/Secretary to support the growing patent practice. Duties include supporting our patent attorneys in docket and practice management, the preparation and prosecution of patent applications at the USPTO and performing a variety of patent support and administrative tasks.
Requirements: Applicants must have strong administrative/secretarial skills and a desire to have a long term career in the intellectual property field. Superior attention to detail and proofreading skills are required, must be proficient at using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants should have the interest and ability to deal with highly technical subject matter, including cutting-edge computer and electronic filings. Excitement about IP, a strong work ethic and a drive to excel are all necessary.
We offer excellent starting salaries, outstanding benefits and a pleasant work environment
Contact: Qualified candidates should sent resume to: Charlene Moe at: cmoe@hollandhart.com. No phone calls please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
An Intellectual Property law firm located in Boulder is seeking EE patent prosecution associates with at least 2 years of experience for full-time or contract work. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and prosecuting a wide range of patent applications.
The Quinn Law Group, a boutique intellectual property law firm, seeks an attorney with a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. Requirements include outstanding academic achievement, excellent writing and communication skills, and experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Our firm offers highly competitive compensation, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
The Washington office of McKenna Long & Aldridge seeks a Technical Specialist with experience either in a law firm, business or the USPTO focused on patent prosecution to join our Intellectual Property Department in Washington DC. A master’s degree or higher level of education in Electrochemistry, Inorganic Material Science, Physics or Chemistry is required. A former patent examiner or a research scientist in the fields of Secondary Batteries / Lithium-Ion Batteries is required. Candidate should have strong communication, analytical and writing skills as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Please apply via our website at www.mckennalong.com. McKenna Long & Aldridge is an equal opportunity employer. Candidate inquiries only.
Contact: Please send resume and transcript to: Ms. Megan McGrath Legal Recruitment Manager McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 1900 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 mcmcgrath@mckennalong.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington D.C.
Volpe and Koenig, P.C., is is an energetic and forward thinking intellectual property law firm. The firm has a substantial foreign client base that includes a significant Japanese practice. We are seeking a Japanese speaking patent paralegal for our Center City office. We currently have one native Japanese employee in Japan and are seeking to improve our language abilities to better communicate with our clients in Japan.
Responsibilities: • Work as liaison with attorneys/agents/technical advisers in Philadelphia, Princeton and Japan • Responsible for all translation needs • Drafting responses to USPTO • Drafting correspondence in response to foreign applications • Drafting, finalizing and filing PCT Communications • Prepare summaries of prosecution clients • Assist trademark attorneys with issues related to Japanese trademark clients • Assist in e-mail, telephone and written communications as needed • Assist with assuring that Japanese clients receive outstanding service
Requirements: • College Degree and paralegal certificate • Intellectual Property experience required; lawfirm experience preferred • Must be fluent in English and a native Japanese speaker (written and verbal) with knowledge of Japanese terminology in a lawfirm setting • Understanding and knowledge of Japanese corporate culture, particularly in research and development organizations • Professional demeanor with the ability to articulate complete ideas in both English and Japanese • Familiarity with Japanese problem solving procedures in a corporate environment • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Contact: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. For immediate consideration, send resume and salary requirements to careers@vklaw.com. Volpe and Koenig, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hoffmann & Baron, LLPseeks a registered Patent Attorney/Agent with minimum 3-5 years of experience in patent application preparation and prosecution in the technology areas of computers and business methods. Experience in other technology areas also helpful, such as, mechanical and eletromechanical.
Larson Newman LLP, an IP boutique in Austin, Texas, is looking for experienced, skilled and productive patent attorneys to join our team. We serve a diverse group of sophisticated clients for whom we do exceptional work in a team oriented environment. An electrical engineering degree and 3-5 years experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications is required. Experience with graphics, wireless, or mixed signal technology preferred.
The Denver office of Akerman Senterfitt LLP seeks a Chemical Patent Associate with 1 to 3 years of pharmaceutical experience for its intellectual property practice group. Experience in Hatch-Waxman-related opinion work, freedom to operate analysis, due diligence and patent prosecution is considered a plus. Undergraduate degree in chemistry or chemical engineering is required. Must be admitted to practice in Colorado or willing to sit for the next exam. Akerman is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250 in number of lawyers. With more than 500 lawyers and government affairs professionals, we serve clients from major business centers in Florida, New York, Washington, D.C., California, Virginia, Colorado, Nevada and Texas.
Carlson, Gaskey & Olds, P.C.seeks a patent attorney with 4-8 years of patent litigation experience and preferably at least some patent prosecution experience.
CGO is a dynamic, growing IP boutique located in the upscale Detroit suburb of Birmingham. Serving a sophisticated, national client base, CGO's atmosphere is collegial, yet hard-working and its compensation is quite competitive.
Contact: Please send a resume to: hiringattorney@cgoweb.com or Hiring Attorney 400 W Maple Suite 350 Birmingham, MI 48009
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Birmingham, Michigan