Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

January 22, 2014- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Qualcomm, a world leader in the development of wireless technology and products, relies on its valuable patent portfolio to generate substantial revenue. As the company continues to invest heavily in research and development and our product lines continue to expand, the need to protect our intellectual property continues to grow.

Qualcomm is looking for talented and motivated Patent Attorneys to apply their technical, communication, and legal skills working with engineers and business units in a team environment with the goal of developing high quality, high value US and international patents. The Patent Attorney will be required to understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, and domestic and international patent laws, and to work in a cooperative atmosphere to achieve this goal.

We are looking for successful candidates that will serve as Patent Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications; supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution; infringement and clearance analysis; advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments; support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis; and general client counseling on patent matters. The successful candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be admitted to the Bar of at least one state.

Strong skills and 3-10 years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications are required. Strong technical skills focused on electrical engineering and/or computer science are required, and individuals with advanced degrees will have an advantage. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience is a plus. In addition, all candidates will be required to submit two patents/applications and one office action which he/she has authored. Technical degree required (Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred), JD, USPTO. Required, at least one state Bar registration.

Contact
Interested applicants can apply by emailing Justin Cressy at: jcressy@qualcomm.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, California

Patent Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

January 16, 2014

Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, PC seeks an experienced patent attorney. The candidate should have:
• At least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
• A background in electrical engineering and software/computer science
Primary job responsibilities include:
• Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications
• Preparing and negotiating intellectual property agreements
• Advising on the patentability of invention disclosures
• Conducting right-to-use studies
• Preparing infringement opinions
• Conducting intellectual property due diligence, and
• Involvement in IP litigation.

Corporate Counsel, Patents – Large Corporation – Las Vegas, Nev.

January 14, 2014

At Amazon, we are not just looking for people who want to be part of a business. We are searching for people who want to build businesses. Amazon Technologies is currently recruiting for a Corporate Counsel to join our Patents team in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you have a passion for patents and want to be part of a cutting edge technology team, this is the place for you. You will be involved with managing our worldwide patent portfolio, you will engage in client counseling, liaising with outside counsel to manage filing, and the prosecuting and maintaining of US and foreign patents. Responsibilities include working with software development engineers to determine patentability, handling pre-litigation patent disputes and inquiries, and managing opinion work and patent licensing.

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Amazon Technologies, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon.com. Every day across the world we develop the ideas, the services and the products that make life easier for tens of millions of customers, and make good things happen faster. From providing Earth's Biggest Selection of products to developing ground breaking software and devices that change entire industries. Amazon is a place of invention and progressive thinking.

Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in technology areas including: web services, digital media, search, e-commerce, and business methods patents
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience, with a strong understanding of software and internet patents.
• Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required.
• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Preferred Qualifications:
• In house experience preferred, but not required.
• Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including: web services, digital media, e-commerce and business method patents.
• Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property created from software, hardware and internet related products and services.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers and business leaders.
• Ability to be responsible for intellectual property related activities for at least one business segment, including training, idea harvesting, patent application preparation and prosecution and addressing third party issues in a fast paced, frugal environment.
• Have personally prepared and prosecuted at least 20 e-commerce/internet related patent applications.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/jobs/207403/ref=j_sr_1_t?ie=UTF8&category=Legal&jobSearchKeywords=corporate%20counsel%20patents&location=*&page=1.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Senior Corporate Counsel, Patents – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.

January 14, 2014

Amazon's legal department is looking for a talented patent attorney to lead a team that supports Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com that is blazing new trails as a pioneer in the fast-growing cloud computing industry. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, database, content delivery, message queuing, mobile application developer tools, software-as-service products, and more.

If you have a passion for innovative technology, this is the place for you. You will have significant influence on the development and execution of our patent strategy and will solve cutting edge intellectual property issues. Responsibilities include client counseling, third party IP investigations and actively working with outside counsel to manage filing, prosecuting and maintaining our growing US and foreign patent portfolio. The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies, while helping shape the products and services as they come to market.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Compensation based on experience and includes equity compensation.

Basic Qualifications:
•7+years of legal experience (with at least three years at a law firm) as patent attorney
•Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including: web services, digital media, virtualization, data storage, database, operating systems, mobile applications, content delivery, and e-commerce
• Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property created from software, hardware and internet related products and services
• Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers and business leaders
• Ability to be responsible for intellectual property related activities for several business and technology teams, including training the business on patent filing and strategy, idea harvesting, management of patent application preparation and prosecution, addressing third party patent issues, and assisting in patent acquisitions and licensing
• Ability to assist in-house and outside litigation counsel in patent litigation issues
• Ability to counsel other Amazon lawyers with intellectual property issues that affect the business
• Have personally prepared and prosecuted at least 40 patent applications for AWS related technology
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
• Able to provide advice and counsel to businesses on open source software related patent issues
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, and follow through and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and computer skills
• Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/jobs/243350/ref=j_sr_42_t?ie=UTF8&category=Legal&jobSearchKeywords=&location=*&page=4.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Contract Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Anywhere (Remote)

January 14, 2014

ABSIST LLC is an innovative medical device company within the diagnostic radiology space. We hold multiple open patents and actively license our patents to global industry leaders.

Patent Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

January 12, 2014

The Orange County office of K&L Gates seeks to hire a Patent Technical Specialist to join their dynamic IP Litigation practice.

Patent Prosecution Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

January 9, 2014

The Patent Prosecution and Counseling group in the DC office of Venable LLP is looking to hire a patent prosecution associate or registered patent agent with an advanced degree or significant technical experience in computer science. Candidates must be admitted to the patent bar and have 3-5 years of experience handling multi-national large patent portfolios. Engineering and/or USPTO experience preferred. Excellent academic credentials and great communication skills required.

Patent Docketing Clerk – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

January 9, 2014

Morris & Kamlay LLP, is in search of an experienced docketing clerk to assist with day-to-day patent docketing and reporting activities. Duties will include entering and updating matters in our docket system, processing PTO correspondence, and reviewing regular tracking reports.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Large Corporation – Milpitas, Calif.

January 9, 2014

KLA-Tencor Corporation is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent to work in its Milpitas, California offices.

IP Lawyers/Patent Attorneys/Agents – Large Corporation – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Updated)

January 7, 2014

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (“SABIC”) is seeking IP Lawyers/Patent Attorneys/Patent Agents/Patent Advisors at Entry Level, 2+ or 4+ PQE.

Responsibilities:
You will be primarily responsible for supporting the Lead IP Counsel, KSA, Middle East & Africa, Manufacturing and Technology & Innovation leaders in developing and implementing IP strategy, providing legal and IP counseling and contract support to enhance the value of SABIC technology. This will include patent preparation, prosecution and maintenance, drafting and negotiating IP agreements, patent litigation and IP due diligence.

SABIC will consider IP counsel, Patent Attorneys, and Patent Agents but a chemical, chemical engineering or life sciences education and background is essential. Legal experience from the US, UK or Europe and admission to a recognized bar (USPTO, European Patent Office, etc.) is preferred. SABIC will also consider Saudi nationals that have a chemical or chemical engineering degree that are interested in becoming patent practitioners.

These roles provide ambitious lawyers with a superb opportunity to work as part of a world class legal function across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. In addition, you will benefit from an expat package that includes a bonus, housing, transportation, children's school fees and other benefits.

Contact:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to Elizabeth Williams at EWS on Elizabeth@ews-search.com or call EWS for a confidential discussion on + 971 55 211 1189. Any direct applications will be sent to EWS for their consideration.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (“SABIC”) is one of the world’s leading and most profitable manufacturers of chemicals, plastics, fertilizers and metals. With annual revenues of $50 billion and around 40,000 employees in 40 countries, SABIC was estimated by Forbes in 2011 to be the second largest global diversified chemicals company in the world. With significant investments in technology and innovation planned for 2013 and beyond, the Company is poised to continue its rapid global expansion. To help support this growth, it is now recruiting a number of high caliber IP professionals to join its global legal function which already boasts 100 legal professionals worldwide.

Patent Litigators / Sr. Management Trainees – Large Corporation – Buffalo/Jamaica, N.Y.

January 7, 2014

Steuben Foods, Inc., a successful and fast-growing hi-tech member of 90-year old family owned and professionally managed group of food and beverage companies offers rare opportunity for attorney to grow into senior management role. This individual will initially provide hands-on assistance in leveraging highly valuable patent portfolio in high stakes litigation and otherwise, while participating in training program through which he/she will eventually garner broad expertise in most all areas of business.

The successful party will be integrated into gifted team of in-house counsel who work in close coordination with nationally recognized outside counsel. This in-house team includes, among others, an attorney with LLM from Edinburgh University and several years of intensive patent litigation experience at 200-plus attorney firm; an attorney with JD with honors and 11-plus year patent background in both litigation and PTO proceedings at 1,100-plus attorney firm; an attorney with JD with honors and broad-based litigation experience at 200-plus attorney firm and an attorney with JD with honors and extensive litigation background at 1,200-plus attorney firm and 200-plus attorney firm.

The ideal candidate for this position, which can be based at company’s suburban Buffalo, NY manufacturing headquarters or company’s Jamaica, NY offices, will possess:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of active patent litigation experience, with outstanding academic background preferably including Bachelors or Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline;
• Admission to and good standing with the bar of a U.S. Jurisdiction, preferably the NYS Bar, and registration to practice at U.S. PTO;
• Adaptability and strong desire to learn company’s business; and
• 24/7 work ethic, with team-first mentality and demonstrated leadership qualities. Record of military service a strong plus.

When you learn more about us, you will agree we are offering a unique opportunity. You will receive excellent compensation and benefits from day one. Multiple individuals and their families have already relocated to join us at our suburban Buffalo location and they all readily attest to the outstanding standard of living and quality of life present in the local community. Most of all, you will have a deep sense of career satisfaction working as a member of a first rate team with which your potential is maximized and your efforts and achievements are recognized and rewarded.

Contact:
Apply by emailing Frank Balon at: fbalon@steubenfoods.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Buffalo/Jamaica, New York

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

January 7, 2014

Levine Bagade Han LLP is an intellectual property law practice in Palo Alto, CA. We work closely with fast-moving clients who care about their intellectual property (IP). We focus on IP strategy, patent prosecution, portfolio management, due diligence (client and investor based), IP licensing, IP procedures management, trade secret counseling, litigation support, trademark prosecution, etc.

Patent Attorney – Other – Grand Prairie, Texas

January 2, 2014

Poly America, L.P., a leading manufacturer, located in Grand Prairie, TX is currently seeking a Patent Attorney. A successful candidate must be able to adjust to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Mentor, Ohio

December 26, 2013

Avery Dennison is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its Mentor, Ohio offices. The intellectual property of Avery Dennison is extremely valuable, and includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. This position is based in Mentor, Ohio, but the patent agent will be a member of a global team working with other team members and innovators on a global basis.

This position will provide intellectual property services to Avery Dennison, focusing on internal patent application preparation and prosecution, novelty work relating to patents, and right to market/freedom to operate searching. This position will report to the Group IP Counsel, Materials.

Responsibilities:
• Provide a full spectrum of intellectual property services including patent preparation and prosecution, monitoring, enforcement, and analysis.
• Conduct patent novelty, validity, and right to market prior art and literature searches using internal and external resources and vendors; analyze and summarize search results; and catalogue and maintain results in an organized and accessible fashion for the IP team.
• Draft patent applications and liaison with inventors and internal IP lawyers for the information needed to prepare patent applications.
• Attend to ongoing U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, including preparing responses to Office Actions received from patent office(s).
• Provide local Research and Development teams and business units with guidance related to intellectual property.
• Assist in the preparation for patent review meetings and respond to inquiries from the client base.
• Must possess a technical degree, preferably in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• Must possess at least 1 year experience in intellectual property, including searching and prosecuting.
• Must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Familiarity with technologies relating to Avery Dennison's products.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment, including regular and ongoing interactions on both a global and local basis.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of ethics and values in line with Avery Dennison’s Code of Conduct.
• A working knowledge of PCT, US, and European patent practice is desirable.
• Must have strong persuasive writing skills.

Contact:
Apply by Ashley Sikes emailing at: ashley.sikes@averydennison.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mentor, Ohio

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 30,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company reported sales from continuing operations of $6 billion in 2012. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Houston or Dallas, Texas

December 26, 2013

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP, a mid-sized IP boutique law firm, is seeking attorneys with 3-6 years of experience in patent law for the Houston office. Patterson & Sheridan offers a great work environment and competitive salary and benefits package.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 23, 2013

Lewis Roca Rothgerber's Silicon Valley, Phoenix, and Denver offices are seeking a partner-level ‎Patent Prosecution attorney, with a portable book of business, to join its nationally recognized ‎Intellectual Property Group. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in many ‎technological fields and industries identifying, documenting and protecting innovations, ‎counseling clients on strategic development, acquisition, acceleration, and enforcement of ‎intellectual property portfolios, patent application preparation and filing, reissue, reexamination, ‎and appeals, policy-making, due diligence and opinion letters. Candidates must be a member of ‎the Patent Bar.‎

Lewis Roca Rothgerber’s resources, tools, and talent provide a platform from which you may ‎reach your full potential and grow your practice: 1) it encourages a supportive, congenial work ‎environment that enables its professional management team and administrative staff to become ‎integral parts of your practice; 2) its investment in technology forms a centralized network to ‎facilitate interactive business strategies across multiple disciplines; and 3) its dedicated Marketing ‎team tailors its services to highlight your specialties and experience, thereby creating a model for ‎your continued success and cross-selling opportunities. We offer qualified candidates a ‎competitive salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package.

Contact:
If you are interested in making Lewis Roca Rothgerber a part of your future, please send your ‎resume to Mary W. Kiley, Director of Lawyer Recruitment, at Recruiting@LRRLaw.com, or fax ‎materials to (602) 734-3930.‎

Lewis Roca Rothgerber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ‎of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, color, age, disability or veteran status.‎

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Silicon Valley, Phoenix, ‎and Denver

Lewis Roca Rothgerber has 250 lawyers with a broad range of legal expertise in six Rocky ‎Mountain and Southwest states and is committed to helping local and national clients face a ‎myriad of legal challenges. It is this commitment to provide clients with just the right mix of ‎business acumen to understand the needs of each client’s business, combined with the ‎sophisticated expertise to solve an array of complex legal problems, that uniquely positions Lewis ‎Roca Rothgerber to present the perfect opportunity for partner-level candidates -- with quality ‎work experience and demonstrated success -- who are seeking a change in their professional ‎environment. Lewis Roca Rothgerber’s Intellectual Property Group has been built by hiring ‎laterals from top firms and offering flexible and creative pricing customized to clients’ needs. ‎The firm’s IP group services clients across the U.S. from its offices in Silicon Valley, Phoenix, ‎Las Vegas, Denver, Tucson and Albuquerque.‎

Patent Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 23, 2013

Lewis Roca Rothgerber is seeking a partner-level Patent Litigation attorney with a portable book ‎of business to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Group. The ideal candidate ‎should have substantial experience in patent and other complex IP litigation. A technical ‎background and/or membership in the Patent Bar are preferred but not required‎.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Silicon Valley, Phoenix, ‎Las Vegas, Denver, Tucson and Albuquerque

Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

December 20, 2013

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an individual with an advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) having at least 3 years of patent prosecution and client counseling experience. Extensive experience with technologies in the biological, chemical, physical, life, medical, and/or pharmaceutical sciences is required. Both patent attorneys and patent agents may apply - admission to Patent Bar required. Candidate must excel in a team environment and must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Patent Agent or Mid-level Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

December 16, 2013

The Patent Prosecution and Counseling group in the DC office of Venable LLP seeks a patent agent or an associate attorney with a PhD or significant technical experience in molecular biology or biochemistry. Patent bar and 2-5 years law firm and/or in-house prosecution experience required. Must have excellent academic credentials and communication skills.

Medical Device Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 13, 2013