Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, an established intellectual property law firm in Rockville, Md., is seeking an experienced patent attorney having an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering or physics. The position 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. The ideal candidate should have experience in telecommunications technology fields including wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment. Candidates should have 2+ years experience in patent application drafting and prosecution. 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 also required.
Contact: Interested candidate should send resume, transcripts and writing samples.
Legal Administrator Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC 1901 Research Blvd., Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20850 or email to dmr@usiplaw.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Biotech Associate with 5 or more years experience for its Madison, Milwaukee or Chicago offices, with a Ph.D. and patent prosecution and client counseling experience. Must be admitted to the Patent Bar. Candidate must excel in team environment and must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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 has over 100 professionals.
Contact: Resume and transcripts (law school, graduate, and undergraduate) should be submitted with all initial inquiries via our online submission process at www. michaelbest.com/careers.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; or Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois
Intellectual Ventures and Invention Law Group, PC seeks a Chief Policy Counsel. This position reports to the General Counsel. Working closely with other attorneys, business leaders and outside counsel, the Chief Policy Counsel will manage public policy issues related to invention rights and intellectual property, as well as other areas that significantly impact IV’s business, including tax, energy, science and technology and investment-related issues, in the U.S. and internationally. An ideal candidate will have substantive expertise in several of these areas, a significant understanding of and experience with U.S. legislative, administrative and judicial processes and organizations and international experience.
Responsibilities: • Manage IV’s involvement in the development of U.S. legislative and regulatory policy, including: • Tracking proposed legislation that may affect patent law or other areas of importance to IV, and communicating those developments to IV personnel as appropriate. • Studying contemplated or pending legislation, proposing changes to such legislation and working with external lobbyists and others in Washington, D.C. to communicate IV’s proposals, testimony and comments to Members and staff. • Proposing new legislation as needed to protect innovation and invention rights, and other aspects of IV’s business. • Monitor U.S. case law developments, including those relating to patent law and other areas of importance to IV’s business, and communicate those developments to IV personnel as appropriate. • Propose and supervise the preparation and filing of amicus briefs in significant U.S. federal court cases. • Manage IV’s participation in U.S. Patent Office developments, including: • Monitoring proposed USPTO rulemaking. • As appropriate, preparing and coordinating the filing of comments and proposals at the USPTO in response to proposed rulemaking. • Monitor international legislative and legal developments related to patent issues and other areas that may affect IV’s business, and recommend appropriate activity to protect and further IV’s business interests. • Carry out the above activities by: • Coordinating with legal and business leaders to ensure alignment with and support of IV’s goals. • Preparing appropriate documents internally and managing outside counsel to prepare documents as needed, and coordinating the filing of documents with appropriate governmental entities. • Meeting with government officials, legislative staffers and legislators as appropriate to support these activities. • Participate actively as IV’s representative in appropriate IP and other organizations, including developing and maintaining strong professional working relationships with organization leaders and members to inform IV’s policy positions. • Establish and develop relationships with professionals in companies and governmental entities, both national and international, that will assist and inform IV’s policy interests. • Manage outside counsel, consultants, lobbyists and department spending to budget.
Legal/Technical: • 15+ years of in-house, law firm, government and/or academic experience with particular expertise in legislative and regulatory policy. • Substantive U.S. and international experience in law and policy in at least some of the following areas: invention rights and intellectual property; tax; energy; science and technology; investment-related issues; and information management, including access control, integration and analytics. Skill in devising strategic legal approaches, particularly with respect to invention and intellectual property rights, contract law, corporate law and patent licensing. • Excellent legal, business and political judgment.
Management/Supervisory: • Demonstrated success in managing programs, consultants and organizational activities. • Demonstrated success in managing costs to budget and driving cost containment initiatives. • Proven track record of accomplishment leading or influencing direct or cross-functional teams of legal and business experts to achieve goals. • Experience partnering with senior-level management and addressing rapid changes in development and delivery requirements. • Demonstrated integrity, maturity, good judgment and a constructive approach to challenges.
Behavioral: • Able to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing. • Able to develop and maintain good professional relationships with entities and professionals with whom IV may not share common policy positions or goals. • Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills. • Established credibility in relevant professional communities. • Multi-dimensional thinker who responds and creates new approaches based upon pertinent legal developments. • Able to effectively lead cross-functional teams.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Intellectual Ventures is the leader in the business of invention. Driven by the belief that invention sparks progress, Intellectual Ventures is committed to creating and sustaining a market for invention. The company creates new inventions, invests in existing inventions and partners with universities and research labs worldwide to develop inventions. Intellectual Ventures provides companies access to these inventions through a variety of licensing and partnering programs.
Greenberg Traurig is seeking a full-time, junior patent prosecution attorney for its Denver office. 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience required, preferably in the area of materials science and/or chemical engineering. Industry experience preferred. A degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science preferred. Registration before the USPTO and state bar admission are required.
Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills, and be capable of independent and creative work. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits.
The growing intellectual property law group of Durham Jones & Pinegar, an AV rated 80+ attorney law firm is seeking for its SLC office an attorney with 1-3 years of solid experience in patent prosecution and an EE background. The ideal candidate is a motivated self starter with a strong work ethic. Top 10% and/or Law Review preferred.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit a resume and salary history to Lorie E. Springer, HR Director, Durham Jones & Pinegar, resumes@djplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for day-to-day management of Red Hat's Patent Program. Additionally, as a key member of the IP team, this person will assist in identifying patent acquisition opportunities and provide analysis of Red Hat's patent portfolio.
Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of software-based patent prosecution experience, an innovative spirit and a passion for defending the open source mission.
Primary Responsibilities: • Manage the day-to-day operations of Red Hat’s patent program for inventors including directing outside counsel's preparation and prosecution of patent applications and reviewing draft applications, office action responses, and other prosecution documents • Ensure compliance of outside counsel with relevant Red Hat policies and procedures • Manage the intake, processing and tracking of invention disclosures and implement Red Hat’s Inventions Committee for reviewing invention disclosures against Red Hat’s filing strategies • Contribute to and manage Red Hat’s patent related intranet sites and educational efforts as well encourage employee participation through training and employee meetings • Help to create the patent program budget and manage the budget throughout the fiscal year including third party service handling maintenance and annuities for Red Hat patents and outside counsel charges against budgets • Assist other Red Hat IP group members with reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defensive capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio, and supporting important third party patent-related alliances • Assist with ongoing litigation as needed as well as patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence
• 4-8 years relevant experience in all aspects of patent prosecution practice • Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred • Technical background in software, such as bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience • Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
We make great technology that delivers long term freedom, flexibility, choice, and superior performance. This is a dynamic, fast paced organization where passion and the belief in the transformational nature of Open Source is essential, as is the ability to effectively translate those traits to the day-to day fulfillment of our Intellectual Property strategy.
Come make a difference in a company that’s changing the world.
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Litigation Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for the day to day defense in patent litigation as well as helping to define overall litigation strategy. The role requires that this person becomes the master of the law and technology for each case.
Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of relevant patent litigation experience, software technology background, and a knowledge and passion for defending the open source mission.
Primary Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day conduct of on-going defense in patent litigation including evaluating and addressing threatened patent litigation, proposing a litigation strategy, and becoming the master of the law and technology of each case. • Advise Red Hat’s leadership regarding its financial exposure in patent litigation. • Develop protocols regarding recurring patent litigation decisions. • Help assess, select, and manage outside patent litigation counsel. • Assist in managing discovery and reviewing and revising court filings. • Assist the intellectual property practice group with patent issues including answering patent inquiries, reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defense capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio and supporting important third party patent related alliances. • Enable a corporate culture aligned with Red Hat’s Open Source patent philosophy including training Red Hat employees regarding patent issues and encouraging employee participation in the patent program through employee meetings. • Assist with patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence.
• 6-10 years of relevant law firm experience in all aspects of patent litigation practice. • In-house experience highly preferred. • Technical background in software, such as bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience. • Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials. • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
We make great technology that delivers long term freedom, flexibility, choice, and superior performance. This is a dynamic, fast paced organization where passion and the belief in the transformational nature of Open Source is essential, as is the ability to effectively translate those traits to the day-to day fulfillment of our Intellectual Property strategy.
Come make a difference in a company that’s changing the world.
Fish & Associates, PC, a boutique Intellectual Property firm, is seeking a full-time, mid-level patent agent or patent attorney.
The candidate must have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Areas of concentration should either be (1) computer/software or (2) biotechnology. Preferred candidates should have at least a master or doctorate degree in these areas.
The firm has a great collaborative environment and places a premium emphasis on actively strategizing and counseling for clients in all aspects of IP. The ideal person should also have some industry experience that can bring another level of understanding and expertise. Besides having experience as a patent prosecutor, the person must possess strategic thinking skills to solve problems and excellent communication skills to relate to all levels of personnel both in and out of the office. The firm is in an active growing phase, and has a friendly culture that aims to help its employees achieve career goals and at the same time maintain life balances.
Compensation is competitive along with full benefits.
Harrity & Harrity, LLP, an Intellectual Property Boutique with a reputation for delivering the highest quality patent work, is seeking patent attorneys/agents to join its world class patent preparation and prosecution team in Fairfax, Virginia. We are seeking hard-working, quality-driven candidates with 2+ years experience as a patent associate/agent and/or 2+ years experience as a patent examiner. Candidates must have a technical degree in electrical/mechanical/computer engineering or physics and be duly registered to practice before the USPTO. We provide extensive training in quality patent preparation and prosecution as well as professional development training in business development. Excellent compensation package with full benefits included. Hard-working attorneys/agents at Harrity & Harrity consistently out-earn their peers at other firms.
Dynamics Inc. is a startup focused on next-generation payment devices and systems. Having raised $40.7MM since 2009, Dynamics is one of the most disruptive technology startups. Dynamics currently has three full-time patent attorney's. Dynamics is looking for a Sr. Patent Attorney with significant proseuction experience to assist in managing and expanding its patent docket. In merely a few years, Dynamics has filed over 150 pending/issued patents. Dynamics Inc. is located in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation to Pittsburgh is required. Traditional GC legal activities will be tought to the candidate by Dynamics' General Counsel. EE degree required.
A patent firm is seeking an independent contractor patent attorney/agent with at least 4 years of experience and a background in CS (telecommuting option).
• Patent firm seeks independent contractor patent agent or attorney with deep background in computer science. • Are you tired of commuting to work everyday, face time pressures in the firm, trying to make billables while doing prep and pros, or partners that don't understand your challenges? • Would you rather have the flexibility to set your own work schedule and make more money than you are making now per hour? • Are you interested in working with the best inventors, cutting edge technologies and Fortune 100 companies? • If the above appeals to you and you meet all of the below minimum requirements then please contact us. • Required - Independently prepared from scratch at least 100 patent applications in the software and computer software architecture space. • Required - Registered patent agent or attorney • Plus - Advanced degree in computer science. • Plus - Prep and pros experience in online internet and social networking technologies.
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Stoel Rives LLP a full service regional law firm, seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience to join the firm’s Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington office. Strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or optics is required. Excellent academic record, strong interpersonal skills, and USPTO registration also required. Membership to the Oregon or Washington bar is preferred. For more information on the firm and its Technology & Intellectual Property practice group, please visit www.stoel.com.
Qualifications: Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of experience in drafting electrical-related patent applications and opinions.
Contact: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to Rebecca Whittall, Lawyer Recruiting Manager, at rswhittall@stoel.com. For more information regarding all our openings and how to apply, go to the careers section of our web site at http://www.stoel.com/careersindex.htm. Please, no calls. EOE
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington
NSIP Law is currently seeking a patent prosecution associate with at least 3 to 4 years of prosecution experience.
We look for experiencing drafting and revising new applications to file with the USPTO. We handle all aspects of Patent Prosecution in the US.
Our arts are concentrated on the electrical, wireless, software, optical areas. However, we also have a fair amount of work in chemical and bio-engineering.
It will be considered a plus if you have experience in prosecuting design and trademark applications (not required, though).
Hiroe & Associates, a leading Japanese patent and trademark boutique listed in the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Handbook, requires a United States Patent Attorney to live and work in central Japan. The position requires 2-5 years or more of work experience including substantial U.S. patent prosecution. Japanese language proficiency would be useful but is not required. The firm’s clients include Japanese and international clients of varying sizes in a range of technological fields.
The attorney will file and prosecute patent applications electronically with the USPTO, advise Japanese and other clients with respect to U.S. patent and trademark matters, and work with Japanese attorneys and staff to provide Japanese patent and trademark services to clients in the U.S. and elsewhere outside Japan. The attorney must be proficient in all major aspects of U.S. patent prosecution, and have substantial day-to-day working experience with the USPTO’s electronic filing system.
The attorney will attend conferences and meetings inside and outside of Japan to meet with Japanese and international colleagues to foster goodwill and pursue business development opportunities.
The firm’s offices are located in Gifu City, a medium-sized Japanese city in the greater Nagoya metropolitan area. Gifu City is a friendly city that provides diverse cultural and recreational opportunities, with easy access to mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, ski areas and other scenic beauty. Gifu City’s proximity to Nagoya in the central region of Japan’s main island provides convenient access by road and rail to other locations in Japan, and by air to destinations throughout Asia and elsewhere around the world.
Working visa sponsorship and housing assistance will be provided by the firm. Benefits include salary, bonuses, paid vacation and full participation in the Japanese national medical insurance and retirement programs.
The position requires admission to at least one state bar and authorization to practice before the USPTO. U.S. citizenship is required to work as a U.S. patent attorney outside of the United States. Contact: Interested candidates should contact Ms. Keiko Tanaka at k_tanaka@hiroe.co.jp or +81 58 276 2175.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Gifu City, Japan
Googleis seeking a Patent Litigation Counsel to work in its New York offices. As Corporate Counsel at Google, you work on the most exciting legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You're part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think big and differently. You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company. As an integrated part of the team, you proactively assess legal risks and advise on products that will not only move information into the 21st century, but move information law forward as well.
Responsibilities: • Work closely with various legal group members having substantive knowledge relevant to particular disputes. • Partner with outside counsel to take an active role in litigation and third party disputes, determining dispute resolution strategies. • Draft pleadings and discovery requests, take and defend depositions, and develop the infrastructure required to prevent disputes from arising.
Minimum Qualifications: • 3 years broad-based litigation experience, including intellectual property and technology matters. • Must be active and in good standing in at least one State Bar in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications: • BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. • USPTO admission. • 10 years of relevant experience. • Experience with strategically addressing legal complaints, writing re-exams, and experience with (and understanding of) the online industry. • Demonstrated ability to draft pleadings and motions and take and defend depositions. • Demonstrated leadership and management of cases.
Ice Miller LLP is one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis and is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. Our Indianapolis office is seeking a patent attorney with 2 plus years of legal experience. A bachelor of science in electrical engineering is preferred. Other intellectual property or business experience is also preferred in the areas of engineering, patent prosecution and technology licensing. Must be admitted to the Patent Bar.
Candidate must excel in team environment and have the personality to develop and implement networking skills both externally and internally. Must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will perform a broad range of legal functions in Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Practice Group. Attorneys in this group are experienced in patent prosecution in all technological areas, licensing, technology transactions, intellectual property protection and enforcement, and general intellectual property strategies.
Contact: Applicants should have excellent law school and undergrad credentials and references. All applicants must apply online at www.icemiller.com. Please include a resume, law school and undergraduate transcript and references with reference number PO12112.
Addtional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Founded in 1910, the firm has over 230 attorneys with additional offices in Chicago and DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. As of January 1, 2012, Ice Miller, LLP will have over 310 lawyers with additional offices in Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio as it completes its combination with the firm of Schottenstein Zox and Dunn Co., LPA.
Ice Miller LLP is one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis and is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. Our Indianapolis office is seeking a 2012 law school graduate with a technical background, preferably electrical engineering or other science degree that allows eligibility to the Patent Bar.
Candidate must excel in team environment and have the personality to develop and implement networking skills both externally and internally. Must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will perform a broad range of legal functions in Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Practice Group. Attorneys in this group are experienced in patent prosecution in all technological areas, licensing, technology transactions, intellectual property protection and enforcement, and general intellectual property strategies.
Contact: Applicants should have excellent law school and undergrad credentials and references. All applicants must apply online at www.icemiller.com. Please include a resume, law school and undergraduate transcript and references with reference number PO1211.
Addtional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Founded in 1910, the firm has over 230 attorneys with additional offices in Chicago and DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. As of January 1, 2012, Ice Miller, LLP will have over 310 lawyers with additional offices in Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio as it completes its combination with the firm of Schottenstein Zox and Dunn Co., LPA.
Sequenom, a biotech company that is dedicated to improving healthcare through revolutionary genetic analysis solutions, is seeking a Patent Agent who will be responsible for managing intellectual property matters (particularly patents and patent applications) and assisting with the strategic direction of the company with respect to its IP portfolio. The ideal candidate will evaluate IP issues, such as patentability and freedom to operate and support as well as draft patent applications and review license agreements with respect to the scope and strength of the licensed IP.
Responsibilities: • Prepare, prosecute, and manage Sequenom’s intellectual property portfolio • Assist with opinions on patent and other intellectual property matters • Perform due diligence and analyses for in-licensing and collaboration opportunities • Review draft manuscripts and other Company literature, such as advertising materials, technical notes, etc. for intellectual property issues • Assist Senior Intellectual Property Attorneys
Requirements: • Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office • 4+ years of relevant experience • Bachelors of Science degree in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics or a similar field is required. Masters of Science or Ph.D. degree highly desired • Strong knowledge of molecular biology, molecular diagnostics and genetics • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to quickly understand and effectively communicate
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Sequenom is on the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and ground-breaking clinical diagnostic tests. Headquartered in San Diego, with offices located around the world, we provide the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated scientific leaders while developing and expanding your own career. We know our strength and competitive advantage comes from our people so we strive to maintain a motivated team and an environment that supports diversity, encourages creativity, and most importantly, fosters innovation. Our employees are rewarded with excellent compensation and top-notch benefits. Consider joining the Sequenom team, where you can help make an impact in revolutionizing medical technology.
The Office of the Chief Counsel (Code DL) at NASA Ames Research Center seeks interested candidates for a mid- to senior-level patent attorney position, capable of working independently. The candidate would have primary patent prosecution responsibilities for the Center, and provide legal advice and guidance in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, government procurements, and licensing. Salary will be commensurate with experience ($96,867.00 with potential up to $155,500.00 per year).
Contact: Interested candidates should apply through the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website Job Announcement Number AR12N0001 ( http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303764800 ), or mail a resume that is to be received no later than December 16, 2011, to Chief Counsel, NASA Ames Research Center, Mail Stop 200-12, Moffett Field, CA 94035.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Government Job Location: Moffett Field, California
an established intellectual property law firm in Rockville, Md., is seeking an experienced patent attorney having an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering or physics. The position 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. The ideal candidate should have experience in telecommunications technology fields including wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment. Candidates should have 2+ years experience in patent application drafting and prosecution. 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 also required.
