Holland & Hart is seeking a senior licensing and technology transactional attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our telecommunications, licensing and technology group in Boulder, CO, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, or Boise, ID (candidate's choice).
Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate superior drafting and communication skills, and have experience with large firm/client practice and expectations. Demonstrable business development success a bonus. References will be required.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan Wille Holland & Hart LLP P.O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8479
Holland & Hart LLP is an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited resumes from search firms, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Denver or Boulder, CO office, or, depending on various other factors and if preferred by a qualified candidate, our Salt Lake City, UT or Boise, ID office.
The Los Angeles office of Ladas & Parry, LLP, an international intellectual property law firm, is seeking an experienced patent prosecutor with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and preferably some book of business.
Contact: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to atresume@ladas.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Los Angeles, California
Rabin & Berdo, PC, a boutique IP law firm in downtown Washington, D.C., is seeking a bi-lingual IP attorney/agent with an undergraduate and/or graduate degree(s) preferably in electrical engineering or physics, to work in a friendly, casual, and cooperative environment with opportunities for professional advancement.
Requirements: The ideal candidate must be proficient in reading and writing in both the English and Japanese languages, have excellent analytical & writing skills, and preferably have prosecution expertise in electrical engineering, software, optics, semiconductors, physics, telecommunications, and/or digital signal processing. An otherwise qualified candidate with experience in other engineering disciplines will also be considered.
Responsibilities: Will primarily include patent preparation and prosecution in diverse fields of technology with emphasis on electrical engineering, semiconductors and computer hardware and software. The candidate will have opportunities for involvement in other intellectual property areas including preparation of patentability, and validity opinions, and trademark prosecution. The candidate will be required to communicate with various Japanese clients, prepare translations as needed, and periodically travel to Japan. Representative clients include national and multinational corporations. Flexible work hours available.
Contact: Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter to firm@rabinberdo.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Nagoya International Patent Firm is a leading Japanese intellectual property firm located in Nagoya, Japan. We are seeking a US attorney having a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with admission to a state bar and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In general, the job will entail overseeing foreign prosecution, providing opinions concerning US patents, provided advice/support on litigation and transactional matters, updating our firms attorneys on current U.S. practice and legal decisions, general advice concerning copyright/trademark matters, and other legal advice. Preferred candidates will have at least 2-5 years of experience working in a law firm or in-house with significant prosecution experience. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred, although other disciplines will be considered. The candidate is not required to speak Japanese. A minimum 2-year contract is required. Salary will be negotiated based upon work experience.
Nagoya is the 4th largest city in Japan, located between Tokyo and Osaka on the bullet train, and is home to Toyota Motor Company, among many other multinational companies. We have employed US patent attorneys at our office, and have a demonstrated ability to make that transition work for both parties involved. You can find more information at: http://www.patent.gr.jp/english/index.html.
Wegman, Hessler and Vanderburg LPA (WHV) seeks an associate patent attorney with a minimum of five years experience in the mechanical arts. Candidates must be admitted before the USPTO and admitted or eligible for admission to the Bar of the State of Ohio. Trademark experience is a plus but is not essential.
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLPis seeking a candidate who has 2-4 years of patent agent or lawyer experience with a scientific background in the biotechnology field and having experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. Candidate should have a degree in one of the following biotechnology disciplines: molecular biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, biochemistry, or genetics, plus excellent writing skills, a capacity to manage multiple assignments concurrently, and the ability to produce top quality work with minimal supervision. An advanced degree is preferred.
Contact: Please submit resume, transcripts and technical writing sample to Maryellen Wyville Altieri, Director of Professional Recruitment, at maryellen.altieri@dbr.com. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Washington, D.C. office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys, is seeking to hire highly motivated staff associates and patent agents with a minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience to join its diverse Intellectual Property Patent Practice in Washington, DC. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science required. Experience in patent prosecution in communications technology, semiconductors, LEDs, and/or software is preferred. Significant engineering experience as well as advanced degrees will be recognized. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding. Please note this is a nonpartnership track.
The Washington, D.C. office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys, is seeking to hire highly motivated, entry- to junior-level associates to join its diverse Intellectual Property Patent Practice in Washington, DC. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science required. Experience in patent litigation, counseling, and prosecution preferred. Credit given for significant engineering experience as well as advanced degrees. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding.
Marjama Muldoon Blasiak & Sullivan LLP, a Central New York intellectual property law firm, has immediate openings for a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum one to five years experience in patent prosecution and be registered to practice before the USPTO. Qualified candidates preferably have a broad range of experience with developing, integrating and employing computer science technology and should have substantial knowledge of interface standards, such as communication networks and protocols (including Transport Layer, Network Layer and Link Layer protocols), hardware standards, operating system internals, databases, information security, software development tools, languages and other Web related components.
The firm's growing intellectual property practice focuses on patent and trademark prosecution as well as litigation of disputes for clients that include regional and national Fortune 100 companies. In offering a generous compensation package, the firm seeks to attract highly qualified candidates interested in developing a sophisticated law practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in Central New York. Visit our website at: http://www.cny-iplaw.com.
Contact: Please email resumes in confidence to ip@cny-iplaw.com. No recruiters, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Central New York
Wolfe, LPA is seeking a patent attorney/patent agent with a strong background in Computer Science and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and time-management skills, be detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.
This position provides the opportunity to be part of a team of patent attorneys and paralegals in providing patent preparation and prosecution services and support to Fortune 1000 clients. The position will also provide support to the Wolfe Patent Team in preparing patentability, freedom-to-practice, validity and infringement opinions, and ensuring that clients comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The firm provides a unique team environment with a forward thinking, business savvy approach to the law. Wolfe, LPA supports diversity initiatives and has offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and New York City.
Edmonds & Nolte, PC, a Houston based IP boutique firm specializing in patent prosecution, is seeking a Patent Associate. Our firm atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, yet we work hard and consistently strive to provide the best work product and service to our clients. As such, we are looking for an experienced patent prosecution attorney with a strong background in chemical engineering to help us keep up with volume of work our clients want to send to us.
Job Requirements: • Graduated from an accredited US Law school in 2008 or earlier - no exceptions here, as we need an experienced attorney. • Registered to practice in Texas (Texas bar number) • USPTO registration number • Strong patent prosecution experience with chemical engineering-type clients • Ability to work on patent applications and general prosecution matters with minimal supervision
Strong compensation package with generous bonuses for performance.
Ability to start immediately is preferred.
Contact: Send a resume and a copy of your law school transcript for consideration to anolte@edmondsnolte.com. No calls will be accepted and no recruiters please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
An IP boutique in Pittsburgh is seeking a candidate to do prosecution and counseling work relating to pharmaceuticals and DNA sequences. They are looking for someone who is a mid-level associate up to a junior partner. The firm is hopeful that this person would either take on or grow into a leadership role within the firm.
Charlotte law firm seeks intellectual property law docket administrator with recent 3+ yrs. experience. Ideal candidate must be proficient and knowledgeable in all areas of USPTO patent and trademark regulations as well as basic knowledge of foreign IP processes in order to maintain firm’s complete docket management. Applicant must be dependable, detailed oriented, organized, and exhibit strong decision making abilities. Applicant must have efficiency in docketing software, preferably PCMaster, as well as Corel WordPerfect and/or Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Applicant must be able to work overtime if necessary and have strong interpersonal skills to work in small office environment.
8:30 - 5:00, M-F, with competitive salary and great benefits including paid health/dental insurance and parking.
Contact: IPL EXPERIENCE ONLY NEED APPLY. Send resumes to info@adamspat.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Lee & Hayes, a nationally known intellectual property (IP) law firm, is seeking a lateral experienced patent attorney. The ideal candidate will have some portable business, possess strong client development skills with the ability to take a lead role managing and growing a client account. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (i.e., software, hardware, networking, etc), we focus on the business side of IP law, including patent preparation, patent prosecution, client counseling, infringement, and validity analysis.
Lee & Hayes has recently been ranked #1 for Overall Quality of Patents in four technology areas by IAM, and #1 for its Innovation Cycle Time in 2009 by IP Today. We offer a collegial and team-oriented work environment with a nationally competitive compensation and benefits package. This position is available in Spokane, WA, or Seattle, WA.
Qualifications: Candidate must have 5+ years of law firm or combined law firm and in-house patent prosecution experience, preferably in the Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering, or Computer Science fields. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills are required. Excellent academic record and USPTO registration are also required.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume (with USPTO registration) to hr@leehayes.com. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Spokane, Washington or Seattle, Washington
Holland & Hart is seeking a senior licensing and technology transactional attorney with 10+ years of relevant experience to join our telecommunications, licensing and technology group in our Denver or Boulder, CO office, or, depending on various other factors and if preferred by a qualified candidate, our Salt Lake City, UT or Boise, ID office.
Candidates must have been engaged in a partner-level practice, preferably with large firm/client experience. Book of business not required, but may help provide flexibility as to office location.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille Attorney Recruitment Coordinator P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749
Design IP is a small intellectual property law firm based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We are seeking a patent attorney to join our growing practice. We offer a collegial and professional work environment and have very reasonable billing requirements.
The position will involve a broad range of IP practice areas, including patent prep & pros in a variety of technical disciplines (with emphasis in mechanical and software/computer arts), trademark prep & pros., IP litigation, and IP opinions.
Required Qualifications: • USPTO Registration • 2+ years experience in both trademark and patent prep and pros. • Strong claim drafting skills • Comfort level with technologies in the mechanical, electro-mechanical and software/computer arts • IP litigation experience, including drafting of motions and discovery requests
Preferred Qualifications: • Comfort level with technologies in the chemical (including organic) arts • Familiarity with graphics software, including Acrobat, PowerPoint, Visio, and CAD viewing programs • Strong connection to the Lehigh Valley
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are willing to consider qualified candidates desiring a part time and/or flexible work schedule.
Toler Law Group, an Austin patent law firm, has an immediate opening for an experienced IP Docket Manager. Responsibilities include providing support to managing attorney and assigned professionals within the Intellectual Property practice; calendaring and monitoring filing deadlines for all US and foreign patent applications; preparing, coordinating, and filing patent applications with the USPTO, outside counsel, and foreign associates/agents; maintaining a close working relationship with remote attorneys to prepare and file formal documents for US and International filings; ensuring legal documents are processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate USPTO regulations and deadlines.
Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Must have strong knowledge of USPTO rules and regulations. Proven proficiency and familiarity with the USPTO procedures and forms. Must be flexible, highly detail oriented, able to take initiative, and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced but friendly environment. Demonstrated attention to detail, good judgment and decision-making abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel, stay calm while meeting deadlines, and be willing to assist others. Strong knowledge of Foundation IP & PC Law desired. Flexibility for overtime as needed. BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is one of the leading law firms in the Twin Cities. We are currently searching for a patent attorney with 1 to 4 years of experience, or a patent agent with over 5 years of experience, to join our Intellectual Property Group of over 25 attorneys. We seek applicants with broad intellectual property experience including patent prosecution and clearance opinion work, and client counseling. In particular, candidates should have an engineering background and experience with medical devices or medical device patents. Candidates should be registered to practice with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
In addition to the experience previously noted, candidates should have excellent interpersonal, analytical and writing skills along with strong academic/professional credentials. In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an environment, which is friendly, open and flexible. EEO/AA
Contact: For consideration, please send your resume and transcript to: Greta M. Larson, Manager of Legal Recruiting, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., 200 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 or e-mail glarson@fredlaw.com. EEO/AA
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with an advanced degree in organic chemistry for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of experience in drafting chemistry-related patent applications and opinions. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in organic chemistry and experience in pharmaceuticals, spectroscopy, or small-molecule synthesis.
As patent counsel for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and many chemical companies and universities worldwide, the Firm works with leading researchers in diverse fields of chemistry. For more information on the firm and its chemical practice group, please visit www.klarquist.com.
Klarquist Sparkman offers patent attorneys and agents not only a challenging career representing top-caliber clients, but also a balance between work and life outside of work. Our attorneys and agents enjoy a reasonable billable hour requirement and compensation based on a percentage of billings.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by email to recruiting@klarquist.com or by mail to:
Human Resources Manager Klarquist Sparkman, LLP 121 SW Salmon, Suite 1600 Portland, Oregon 97204
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Holland & Hart is seeking a senior licensing and technology transactional attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our telecommunications, licensing and technology group in Boulder, CO, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, or Boise, ID (candidate's choice). Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate superior drafting and communication skills, and have experience with large firm/client practice and expectations. Demonstrable business development success a bonus. References will be required.
Contact: Please send resume, cover letter and law school transcript to:
Dan P. Wille Attorney Recruitment Coordinator P. O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749