Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Los Angeles, CA

June 16, 2022- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ArentFox Schiff LLP, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in Los Angeles, CA.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, OR

June 13, 2022- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Chernoff Vilhauer LLP, a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Portland, Oregon, seeks a USPTO licensed patent attorney with preferably at least three years of patent prosecution experience. Preferred candidates will also have a technical background in electrical engineering, fiber optic communications, and/or encryption/security. Chernoff Vilhauer exclusively practices intellectual property law, with a focus on patent and trademark prosecution, intellectual property litigation, and licensing. We help our clients grow their portfolios and enforce their interests domestically and internationally. We offer flexible work hours, room to grow your practice, and a congenial work environment while providing exceptional legal services to our clients.

Patent Scientist – Chemistry – Law Firm – Hybrid remote work; open to multiple office locations.

June 13, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and learn to work with the Patent Office to obtain allowance of a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Review new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Create chemical structures and drawings that describe the invention.
Write patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Prepare responses to the Patent Office distinguishing prior publications.
Review issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, unless already a registered agent, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

Graduate degree in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry is required (Ph.D. preferred).
At least two years of patent prosecution experience is preferred.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Location: Hybrid remote work option. Open to offices in Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco.

EOE, including Disability/Vets. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=519

Please include a resume, cover letter, transcripts and a writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Hybrid remote work; open to multiple office locations.

Patent Scientist – Electrical Engineering – Law Firm – Hybrid remote work; open to multiple office locations.

June 13, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and work with the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
Reviewing issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering is required. M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred.
One to five years of patent prosecution experience is strongly desired.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Location: Hybrid remote work option. Open to offices in Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, DC.

EOE, including Disability/Vets. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=431

Please include resume, cover letter, transcripts and a writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Hybrid remote work; open to multiple office locations.

Patent Scientist – Computer Science – Law Firm – Hybrid remote work; open to multiple office locations.

June 13, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. Candidates will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate with the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and work with the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Creating technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Reviewing issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other similar technical field is required.
At least two years of patent prosecution experience.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Location: Hybrid remote work option. Open to offices in Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco.

EOE, including Disability/Vets. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=484

Please include a resume, cover letter, transcriptions and a writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Hybrid remote work; open to multiple office locations.

Patent Scientist – Optics/Physics – Law Firm – Hybrid remote work; open to multiple office locations.

June 13, 2022- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Biotechnology – Law Firm – Hybrid remote work; open to multiple office locations.

June 13, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Patent Counsel applicants should have at least two years of biotechnology-related patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a M.S. degree in biological sciences and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong technical writing skills.

Patent Counsel – Electrical Engineering – Law Firm – Hybrid remote work; open to multiple office locations.

June 13, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens is seeking motivated patent counsel candidates to join our team. Applicants must have one to five years of patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. A graduate degree is desired, but not necessary. Must be licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Patent Counsel – Optics/Physics – Law Firm – Hybrid remote work; open to multiple locations.

June 13, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm

Knobbe Martens is seeking motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants must have one to three years of patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a Ph.D. in Optics, Electrical Engineering with concentration on lasers/photonics, or Physics is required, and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Patent Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote (US or Canada) or Cambridge, Massachusetts

June 10, 2022- US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Biospark Intellectual Property Law is a boutique IP law firm whose mission is to provide high-quality patent legal services to our clients through excellent services, constant innovation, and a sense of stewardship.

Associate Attorney – Electrical Engineering / Computer Science – Law Firm – Cleveland, OH

June 2, 2022Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Renner Otto, a large law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to work in Cleveland, OH

Mechanical Patent Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, MO- or any of our nationwide locations

May 23, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking a Mechanical Patent Associate to work in Saint Louis, MO, or any of our nationwide locations.

Job Requirements:

The candidate should have at least 3-6 years of experience in the intellectual property field and mechanical engineering-related practice. Patent attorneys assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements include a B.S. in mechanical engineering or a similar technical degree
Relevant technical experience
Minimum of three years of patent law experience
Admission into a state bar and registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is preferred

Competencies:

Decision Making – Identifies issues and provides suggestions to day-to-day problems; prioritizes and effectively completes daily tasks
Communication – Communicates in a clear, concise, and organized manner and prevents miscommunication by clarifying difficult concepts and ensures understanding by others; knows the appropriate amount of information to share with various parties; ensures regular and consistent information is shared; understands the appropriate level of confidentiality
Leadership – Gives positive and constructive feedback to peers; trains new employees; finds solutions to a problem; works autonomously; is motivated to anticipate future business needs
Continuous Learning – Identifies training needs and opportunities for self, team, and firm; promotes changes and acts as a change agent
Teamwork – Actively participates in the team and can provide feedback and solutions; listens and responds constructively to others' concerns
Alignment to Values – Consistently demonstrates the Firm's values and offers constructive feedback to team members regarding the matters; strives to learn more and participate in diversity and inclusion efforts; demonstrates respect by understanding and providing support

Apply via email to:
tpauk@atllp.com

Please include a resume when applying.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: St. Louis, MO- or any of our nationwide locations

Patent Attorney – Opinion and Diligence – Law Firm – Remote

May 16, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation

Our diligence and opinion practice is growing! We are looking for attorneys with advanced degrees in Biology or Chemistry with at least 4 years relevant experience in opinion drafting, due diligence investigations, litigation, and/or patent counseling.

Candidates with prior litigation experience and/or clerkships are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Preferably, applicants should be admitted to practice before the USPTO. We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidate who wants to return to the workforce.

About Us:
McNeill Baur was founded by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.

Vault.com awarded McNeill Baur the #1 national spot in hours out of 50 Midsize Law Firms. We were also ranked in the top 25 Best Midsize Firms to Work For across all practice areas nationwide. In addition to our #1 in hours ranking, we were recognized as excelling in Technology and Innovation, Wellness, Diversity, and Quality of Work.

The firm has never had a central brick-and-mortar location and instead uses advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows employees to reside in the city of their choice.

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefit program, including health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, an EAP program, and a 401K plan with generous matching component.

Full-time salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We are open to part-time positions, proportionately compensated.
For associates committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $180,000 – $260,000 per year. For counsel committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $250,000 – $270,000 per year.

We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing relevant writing samples (e.g., briefs, appeals, or representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted) to careers@mcneillbaur.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas or Remote

May 12, 2022- US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm

Blank Rome LLP is seeking a Patent Agent. Candidates based in Houston, Texas area preferred. However, we will consider a remote position for U.S. based candidates in states where Blank Rome LLP has offices.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, MI

April 14, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Bodman’s Patent Group is seeking an associate with 2 to 4 years of patent experience and a technical background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field to work in Bodman’s Grand Rapids office. In this position, you will focus on drafting and prosecuting patent applications that are intricate to our clients’ global patent and IP strategies. You will also have the opportunity to conduct freedom-to-operate and landscape analysis and to gain exposure to preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions. Further, in our general practice firm, there will be opportunities to support IP-related litigation and transactional practices.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – DC Metro – Nationwide Remote

April 1, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plumsea Law Group, LLC is seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent to work in Washington DC or remotely.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Syracuse, NY, and other locations

March 23, 2022- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Barclay Damon, a large law firm, is seeking an IP Litigation Associate to work in Syracuse, NY, and other locations.

Intellectual Property Transactional Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 13, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property

Husch Blackwell, a full service law firm, has an immediate opening in its Kansas City office for an Intellectual Property-Transactional Associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience. While Kansas City is the preferred location, we are also open to candidates in Madison or St. Louis.

Intellectual Property Transactional Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 13, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property

Husch Blackwell LLP, a national law firm, has an immediate opening for an Intellectual Property Transactional Associate with three to five years of experience. Kansas City, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Omaha are preferred locations, however, we will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link.

Biotechnology Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Des Moines, IA ( Flexible remote work available for exceptional candidates)

March 9, 2022- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

McKee Voorhees and Sease, a boutique IP firm established in 1924 serving global clients at the intersection of science and law, seeks an experienced IP Attorney to join the firm in the Chemical and Biotechnology practice group.