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Marsh Fischmann & Breyfogle LLP, 
an IP law firm with offices in Denver and Boulder, currently seeks full-tme associate or patent agent with 2-5 years' experience in patent prosecution and related IP matters. Candidates MUST possess an electrical engineering degree and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Contact:
Please submit cover letter with resume to: ppickell@mfblaw.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver/Boulder, Colorado
Michael Best has an opportunity in our Milwaukee or Madison office for an associate or patent agent with 1 to 4 years of patent prosecution and client counseling experience in the life sciences. Advanced degree and/or significant work experience in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or chemistry (preferably organic) is required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing life sciences practice with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best has earned a reputation as a leading law firm in the Midwest. The firm has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and is ranked as one of the top 25 intellectual property litigation firms by IP Law & Business (August/September 2009).
Contact:
Resume, cover letter (indicating office of interest), transcripts (law school, graduate, and undergraduate), and writing sample, should be submitted with all initial inquiries via our online submission process at http://www.michaelbest.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Milwaukee or Madison, Wisconsin
Solid and growing patent law firm seeking a patent prosecution attorney with background in computer science or computer engineering/electrical engineering with a minimum of 3 years prosecution experience. Experience working with U.S. clients a plus. Areas of technology will include telecom, connectors, semiconductors, software and business methods.
Non-infringement and invalidity opinion preparation experience a plus. Looking for a team player to help manage existing firm clients. Pleasant working environment. Great location in front of the King Street Metro Station, in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. We also provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401K, plus bonuses to name a few. Opportunities for advancement for the motivated candidate. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Email clewis@KramerAmado.com or fax your resume and cover letter in confidence to 703-519-9802.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Shay Glen LLP, a 
San Mateo boutique intellectual property law firm, seeks a patent prosecution attorney. The candidate must be a US Patent and Trademark Office registered attorney with at least 1-3 years of prosecution experience and be a member in good standing in the California State Bar. Experience in prosecuting applications for medical device inventions and/or an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering is preferred.
We offer a competitive compensation package, full benefits, and a congenial work atmosphere that promotes teamwork. Hourly rate based on experience.
Contact:
Please send your resume in Word format for immediate consideration to Lola@shayglenn.com.
Resume must include:
• Listing of all Universities attended and all degrees earned
• Listing of all professional employment and references
• USPTO Registration Number
• California State Bar Number
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Mateo, California
Large mid-town law firm seeks attorneys with 3 to 5 years of IP/Patent experience and advanced degree in life sciences for a 6 month project.
Contact:
Please e-mail your resume as a Microsoft Word document to mmeister@strategiclegal.com and refer in the "Subject" line to IP/Patent Attorney. We do NOT submit your resume anywhere without first obtaining your explicit authorization.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, New York (Mid-town Manhattan)
Stevens and Showalter, L.L.P., a small patent law boutique located in a south Dayton suburb within a short drive of northern Cincinnati suburbs, seeks an attorney or agent having two or more years of patent application drafting and prosecution experience with a degree in either chemical or electrical engineering and a willingness to draft some mechanical patent applications. Income is based on a percentage of billed hours.
Contact:
Please forward resumes to Hiring Partner at info@sspatlaw.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Dayton, Ohio
Charlotte intellectual property firm seeks patent attorney with 3-6 years experience. Opportunity for varied prep/pros and litigation in mechanical and electro-mechanical areas with emphasis on aviation, medical, seating, process and other challenging disciplines with substantial international practice. Excellent salary and benefits. NC bar membership essential. Inquiries treated in absolute confidence.
Contact:
Interested applicants should send resumes to info@adamspat.com (Attn: Business Manager, Adams Law Firm, P.A.).
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, 
a full-service firm of 220 lawyers and one of the Top 20 Midsize law firms in the U.S., seeks patent attorneys for our growing offices in Southfield and Sterling Heights, Michigan (Metro Detroit). We are listed in America’s Greatest Places To Work With A Law Degree. The ideal candidate would possess significant experience (6 years minimum) in order to further develop our practice on the east side of the state. Some book of business and contacts in the Metro Detroit area are required. We are open to all technical backgrounds.
Visit our Technology and Intellectual Property page at www.wnj.com/careers/attorneys/employment/detail.aspx?job=44 to learn more about our TIP practice and our firm.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, job history, resume and copies of undergraduate and law school transcripts to Cathleen Dubault, Director of Lawyer Recruitment, at cdubault@wnj.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan (Southfield or Sterling Heights)
The Global IP Group consists of patent law firms in the United States, Germany, Korea, China and Japan. We are currently seeking several licensed U.S. patent attorneys/agents with one to three years of patent prosecution experience or former patent examiners with at least one year of experience working at the USPTO to help the Global IP Group expand its U.S. practice in Osaka, Japan. This position offers the perfect opportunity to learn about Japanese IP practice and to work directly with major Japanese corporations.
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering (preferably electrical or mechanical engineering). However, other disciplines will be considered along with related work experiences. Applicants are expected to have strong writing skills in English and knowledge of current rules and regulations for successfully practicing before the USPTO.
U.S. citizenship is required, since candidates will need to be able to keep their registration to practice before the USPTO while living abroad. No Japanese language skills are required, but candidates are advised to learn enough Japanese to function comfortably in society. The salary is commensurate with experience. Standard benefits and reasonable relocation expense reimbursement will be provided for moving from the U.S. to Japan.
Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Yoshio Miyagawa at YMiyagawa@giplaw.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Osaka, Japan
The Intellectual Property Practice Group in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine is seeking an attorney with a minimum of three years experience in litigating patent and other intellectual property matters. The position will involve all phases of litigation of patent infringement cases, as well as related intellectual property issues. Technical background and admission to practice before the USPTO desirable.
Contact:
Please send resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and brief writing sample to Kathleen Shaw, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98101-3045, or email your application materials to kathleenshaw@dwt.com. No submissions from recruiters please!
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington
The Leading Edge Law Group, PLC (“LELG”), is looking for an additional patent attorney.
About LELG:
• We are a four-lawyer IP boutique law firm located in Richmond, Virginia. Our practice includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and licensing. Two of our attorneys specialize in patent matters.
• LELG has an extensive technology infrastructure and extensive IP legal resources.
• Our offices are in the heart of downtown Richmond in Three James Center, overlooking the James River. We have a modern YMCA in our building and are in the middle of a great restaurant district.
• LELG is recommended by Chambers USA and holds a Martindale AV rating. John Farmer is listed in Best Lawyers in America.
• Find out a lot more at www.LeadingEdgeLaw.com.
About the Position:
• We are seeking an experienced patent attorney to join our firm. This person must have at least four years experience in patent prosecution and counseling.
• The candidate must have experience in patent prosecution of computer technology inventions. We strongly prefer that the candidate have either a degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• The primary purpose of this hire is to replace one of our patent attorneys, who plans to retire soon. Specifically, we want to find an attorney who can take primary responsibility for our substantial patent-prosecution relationship with a large, publicly-traded patent client.
• We are open to discussing various work schedules and compensation models. Yet, with great success, we have used a model where one earns a substantial percentage of one’s collected productivity plus a percentage of one’s collected origination.
• This model pays partner-level percentages of productivity and origination without the lawyer having to make a capital contribution.
• It eliminates the need for a billable hour goal and gives you work flexibility.
• We take and keep only clients who pay on time, so working on a collected fees basis has worked fine.
• A candidate must have each of these attributes to be considered:
• At least four years of patent prosecution experience in a reputable legal environment,
• A reputation for doing high-quality work and for staying abreast of relevant IP legal developments,
• Solid educational credentials,
• Good writing and client-counseling ability, and
• A friendly and kind personality.
• While not required, it would be a bonus for a candidate to have these attributes:
• Experience and interest in trademarks, copyrights and licensing, and
• Exposure to intellectual property litigation.
Contact:
Interested applicants should contact John B. Farmer at jfarmer@leadingedgelaw.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Richmond, Virginia
An intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia currently seeks candidates with degrees in Biotechnology for its patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution.
The firm offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure.
Contact:
To apply, please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to hripfirm@yahoo.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Northern Virginia
AIPLA is
seeking an attorney to serve as one of two Deputy Executive Directors with the principal day-to-day responsibility for international intellectual property issues of concern to the Association and issues relating to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Performs a wide range of representational functions relating to the nature of the Association’s preeminent role in domestic and international IP issues. Performs in-depth research and analysis on domestic and international legal topics as assigned. Independently exercises significant discretion and judgment in carrying out assignments.
Reports to the Executive Director.
The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of and experience with international and USG-related intellectual property issues, policies, and organizations. A law degree with special expertise in the field of intellectual property law is required. Working relationships and experience in the USPTO is highly desirable, as are a proven track record of success in prior related work and superior communication skills.
Contact:
Please submit resume and cover letter to Meghan Donohoe at mdonohoe@aipla.org.
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Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Arlington, Virginia
Young & Thompson, a prestigious, progressive, mid sized, boutique intellectual property law firm located in Alexandria, Virginia, currently seeks candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering with experience in the semi-conductor & materials science arts for its patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution.
The firm offers a relaxed environment in waterfront offices with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.
Contact:
To apply, please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to csale@young-thompson.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria , Virginia
Washington, D.C. Intellectual Property Law Firm Staas and Halsey LLP is seeking a highly motivated, patent attorney or registered patent agent to help grow the firm’s chemical prosecution practice. Position requires bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. Applicant should have excellent English language and writing skills and 1 to 2 years of patent prosecution experience or very strong prosecution knowledge base.
Contact:
Please submit letter of interest and resume to attorney.employment@s-n-h.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Brake Hughes Bellermann LLP seeks 
a patent attorney for its patent prosecution practice. Our firm handles patent prosecution and counseling for a range of technologies, including computers, software, electronics, mechanical engineering, and networking/communications. We offer a friendly and flexible work environment with an “office-less” structure. While the firm is based in Washington, DC, several of our attorneys are located on the West Coast, and we will consider non-DC locations for qualified candidates.
We are one of the few firms that aspires to be a full-service patent prosecution firm in a truly virtual setting. By contrast, various other firms have a physical presence somewhere but allow attorneys to work remotely. However, we understand that such remote attorneys struggle with the partnership track or otherwise to fit in or advance within the firm culture. Also, there are micro, 1-3 person firms that are completely virtual but that don't offer real growth prospects for an incoming attorney. We feel BHB is unique because we can offer candidates the opportunity to grow their career in a traditional sense of developing their practice, participating in the firm’s growth, eventually becoming partner, etc., while allowing them flexibility of location.
Compensation at BHB is highly competitive with other Washington, DC-based firms. Benefits include 401k, medical, and dental insurance.
Requirements:
• Ability to understand complex information and to explain the information clearly
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related fields (advanced degree and/or industry experience preferred)
• 2-8 years of experience with preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications
• Registration to practice before the USPTO
Contact:
To apply for this position, please send the following to careers@brakehughes.com:
• Current Resume
• USPTO Registration Number
• Attorney Bar Number(s)
• Undergrad, Grad, and Law School Transcripts
• Estimate of number and types of Patent Applications Written
• Estimate of number and types of Office Action Responses Handled
• Relevant Writing Sample (e.g., patent/publication number(s) of drafted applications)
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Location: Washington, D.C.
Management Recruiters of Union County is looking to place attorneys in several IP/Patent positions at Washington D.C., New York and New Jersey locations.
• Engineering background (preferably ME or EE) a must
• Top-notch firms with sophisticated prosecution & litigation work.
Competitive compensations and comprehensive benefits. All inquiries will be handled in strictest confidence.
Contact:
Please forward bio or resume to melissap@mriunion.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: NYC, DC, NJ
An AmLaw 250 law firm with offices in Washington, D.C., Ohio and Florida, is seeking an associate registered patent attorney specializing in the electrical arts for its Washington, D.C. office. Candidates should have at least 4 years of extensive patent prosecution experience with U.S. and foreign applications, experience with management of large patent portfolios, an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, J.D. and PTO registration. Experience with U.S. filing of foreign originated applications is preferred.
Contact:
Interested applicants should contact ipassoc509@gmail.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington DC
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP seeks a patent agent with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience. Must have PhD or M.S. in Life Sciences or Chemistry (preferably Organic Chemistry) and be registered with the USPTO. Exposure to litigation, opionions and due diligence review is preferred. Must have experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Patent Agent will work with Scientific Advisor to manage IP docket. Duties include patent preparation, drafting, docketing and portfolio management.
Contact:
Interested applicants should contact the firm at: recruiting@avhlaw.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, a full-service law firm of 220 attorneys with six offices in Michigan, seeks patent attorneys for its Southfield and Sterling Heights offices. The ideal candidates would possess significant experience (6 years minimum) in order to develop and build our patent practice on the east side of the state. Some book of business and contacts in the area are required. We are open to all technical backgrounds (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Chemical and Biotech).
Please visit our firm’s web site at www.wnj.com to learn more about us, our Technology and Intellectual Property Group and its members. In that site, you will learn that:
• We are one of the 200 largest law firms in the U.S. We provide expertise in virtually all areas of the law.
• Over half of our partners are listed in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
• We rank #1 in Michigan with the highest number of lawyers listed in several major practice areas.
• We are ranked by Chambers USA Guide as one of the leading law firms in several areas of the law.
• Six Warner Norcross partners are ranked among the top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers by Law and Politics magazine, a publication that identifies the top attorneys in each state as chosen by their peers. A total of 46 Warner Norcross partners are rated as Super Lawyers in Michigan.
• Warner Norcross was one of only two firms in Michigan named “most tech savvy,” according to a survey of more than 200 general counsel at Global 1000 companies.
• More than 65% of our partners are peer rated at the highest level (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell.
• We are one of only two firms in Michigan (and the only one in the Detroit area) to be rated one of America’s Greatest Places To Work With A Law Degree (Author Kimm Walton; published by Harcourt Brace.)
Contact:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, job history, resume and undergraduate and law school transcripts to Cathleen Dubault, Director of Lawyer Recruitment, at cdubault@wnj.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Detroit, Michigan