Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Apex, NC (open to hybrid and remote arrangements)

May 29, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Withrow + Terranova, PLLC, a large law firm, is seeking an Associate Patent Attorney to work in Apex, NC,

Associate: Intellectual Property (Health) – Law Firm – Columbus, OH; Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR or Princeton, NJ

May 29, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, Work - Intellectual Property

Epstein Becker & Green is seeking an intellectual property associate to join its Health Care & Life Sciences practice in our Columbus, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Portland, or Princeton office.

US Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Dresden, Germany or Munich, Germany

May 26, 2024- Europe, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Viering, Jentschura & Partner mbB, a large law firm headquartered in Munich, Germany, and with offices throughout Germany and in Singapore, is seeking a U.S. patent attorney in either our Dresden office or Munich office. Our U.S. team drafts and prosecutes patent applications in the United States for a variety of U.S., European, and Asian companies; drafts legal opinions (e.g. infringement, invalidity, and freedom to operate); and counsels clients on U.S. litigation and post-grant proceedings.

EE/CS Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Raleigh-Durham, NC; Greenville, SC)

May 26, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning has developed a dynamic, energetic, and inclusive environment where individuals are able to reach their highest potential.
Our firm is a rapidly growing intellectual property boutique with a unique approach to legal services and business operations. Not only do we believe that success is built upon exceptional relationships – internally and externally, but we also offer a distinctive firm structure and innovative solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our firm thrives on foundations of trust, openness, and integrity to build an environment of true collaboration. We aim to invest in our people, culture, and systems to create an atmosphere where all people grow and succeed.
From start-up ventures to multinational, Fortune 100 corporations, Dority & Manning represents a diverse set of organizations in all aspects of intellectual property law. Our team works closely with high-technology clients developing advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, aerospace, automotive systems, power generation, and other innovative technologies to secure patent protection and provide relevant strategic counsel.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Omaha, NE (remote considered)

May 17, 2024- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Suiter Swantz IP has an immediate opening for a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent. Qualified candidates will be admitted to the USPTO and possess 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience. Preference will be given to those candidates with a background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or physics.

Patent Drafting Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

May 14, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney

Harrity & Harrity, LLP is seeking a superstar patent professional to draft patent applications for leading global technology companies, mostly in software, computer, and electrical technology areas. Our positions are 100% remote, flexible hours, and full-time (1600+ hours).

What we offer:

Life/Work balance – work where you want, when you want, and how much you want
Ample, steady preparation and prosecution work from a mix of leading electrical and mechanical technology companies
Excellent compensation package that is production-based, and includes comprehensive benefits
Opportunity for client counseling through direct client interaction, as all clients are firm clients
Opportunity for career growth/development including training in business development and client management
Innovative firm culture including cutting edge technology, collaborative work environment, and dedicated support team

Who you are:

You have 3+ years of recent patent preparation experience in software and/or semiconductor technologies (5G EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS)
You have a technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or equivalent fields
You are USPTO registered
You can get going quickly with minimal training
You have excellent writing skills
You have excellent communication skills
You are comfortable learning proprietary software tools
You have a great eye for detail
You love winning
You are a great teammate
You love making clients happy
You have a positive attitude
You love learning
Former Examiner experience is a plus

TO APPLY, EMAIL JOBS@HARRITYLLP.COM AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Resume and Cover Letter
Recent Work Samples: Please attach three recently published semiconductor patents or patent application publications that you have drafted. These documents will help us assess your direct experience and expertise in the field. If you are currently engaged in semiconductor work, please highlight specific semiconductor technology areas that you are handling.
Experience Summary: At the top of your email, clearly state the total number of semiconductor patent applications you have personally drafted, so we can understand the depth of your experience.

SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Pharma Associate – Law Firm – Reston, VA, Boston, MA or remote

May 12, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group is a mid-size law firm and manages large, medium, and small patent portfolios. We help start-up and emerging technology companies leverage their intellectual assets to achieve their business goals. We are committed to providing high-quality services to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and skilled individual to join our burgeoning Life Sciences team as a Pharma Associate. The Pharma Associate will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the patent drafting and prosecution in life sciences, biotechnology, and chemical areas. The ideal candidate should possess experience in drafting original patent applications in one or more of the above fields. The Associate will also have an opportunity to participate in strategic counseling such as opinion work. You will work directly with Marbury’s Head of Life Sciences, Michelle O’Brien, as well as Tom Irving, who has nearly 50 years of experience in patent law, most of which has been in the pharma field. We are looking for a candidate who prefers a mid-size firm over a large one and who ultimately aspires to become a partner within the firm.

Educational Background:

The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney or agent with a PH. D in biology, chemistry, or a related field. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately are required. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are needed. S/he will have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, but pleasant and fun environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Experience:

The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of patent experience in one of the fields noted above in prosecuting existing patent applications and drafting new ones.

Duties:

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in one or more of the above fields. Duties, however, may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations and reissues as well as opinions of counsel, such as Freedom to Operate; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity/patentability analysis, particularly in view of recent developments in Obviousness-Type Double Patenting (similar to Cellect) and the Safe Harbor of §121, and §112 (f) means plus function pharma claims, Orange Book listing strategy and analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, engaging in post-grant IPR and PGR practice, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; ultimately, review and management of junior associate work product and direction of paralegal staff.

Salary:

We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billed hours per year.
For employees who generate over 1550 billed hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billed hours, and for someone who wants to bill in the 2000-hour yearly range, is projected to be similar to that of large law firms.

Benefits:

We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, flexible work hours with a low minimum billed hours requirement, and comprehensive benefits including paid time off and holidays, health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, opportunities for professional development and advancement, et cetera. For candidates who plan to work on-site in one of our offices, we offer a casual dress code and free parking.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Join our team and contribute to our mission of securing and defending client innovations.

If you are interested and to learn more, please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application or issued patent preferred) to nstepanov@marburylaw.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, VA, Boston, MA or remote (we currently operate in the following states: DC, IL, KY, MA, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT)

Electrical/Computer Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis or Phoenix

May 12, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Our Intellectual Property Department seeks an associate with two to four years of patent prosecution experience in the electrical or software technologies areas to join our Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis or Phoenix office. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to join Ballard's national practice and work primarily on patent prosecution, with the opportunity to work on patent litigation matters. Excellent academic credentials, a technical background in electrical engineering or computer engineering/science, and superb writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Membership in both the Georgia, Colorado, Minnesota or Arizona Bar, and the Patent Bar is preferred.

Patent Agent – Biotechnology – Atlanta, New York, or Philadelphia

May 12, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a patent agent with 5+ years of patent prosecution experience to assist in prosecution, IP diligence, IP-transfer commercial transactions, and strategic IP business counseling. A graduate degree in a biological science is required, and a PhD is preferred. Preference for a degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or genetics. Strong academic credentials and excellent references are preferred. Admission to the patent bar is required. A strong entrepreneurial spirit is preferred.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Remote

May 12, 2024Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

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. This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance.

Patent Prosecution Associate/Of Counsel – Law Firm – New York, NY

May 1, 2024- US - NYC, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Steptoe LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a patent prosecution associate with at least 5+ years of biotechnology experience to join the Intellectual Property (“IP”) Group in our New York office. Duties include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing patent landscape, freedom-to-operate, noninfringement, and invalidity analysis, conducting IP due diligence, and mentoring junior patent agents. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. An advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or pharmacology, is required as well as admission to thePatent Bar admission.

IP Patent Agent, Biotechnology – Law Firm – New York, NY

May 1, 2024- US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Steptoe LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Intellectual Property Patent Agent, Biotechnology to join our Intellectual Property (“IP”) Group in the New York office. Duties include working with clients to identify inventions, assisting attorneys in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, assisting attorneys in patent searching and patent analysis, and providing technical assistance to attorneys in IP litigation and IP transaction. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or pharmacology.

Intellectual Property Patent Agent – Law Firm – New York, NY

May 1, 2024- US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Steptoe LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Patent Agent to join the Intellectual Property ("IP") group in our New York office. Duties include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing patent landscape and freedom-to-operate analysis, and conducting IP due diligence. Candidates will have a degree in an electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering, along with a strong background in computer science/software. Two or more years of experience and strong academic credentials are preferred.

Patent Litigation Associate (Life Sciences) – Law Firm – New York

April 27, 2024- US - NYC, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in New York. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of experience in life sciences/pharmaceutical patent litigation with a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or chemistry. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required. Expected Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate salary is $225,000 to $370,000 depending on experience.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

April 23, 2024Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Muir Patent Law, PLLC a Northern Virginia-based patent law firm is seeking a registered patent attorney or agent for patent prosecution in the electrical arts. Candidate should have an EE, Computer Engineering, or Physics degree or equivalent degree/background, and at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience. Strong writing/communication skills required. Semiconductor, circuit, medical imaging, and/or USPTO experience is a plus.

Biotech Patent Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

April 22, 2024- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Leydig, Voit & Mayer Ltd., a Chicago-based intellectual property law practice of over 80 attorneys and technical advisors, seeks an experienced biotech patent associate to join our Chicago office.

Patent Agent/Engineer/Attorney – Mechanical – Law Firm – Remote

April 20, 2024- US - Telecommute, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP (WAVS IP) is seeking lateral candidates for patent preparation and prosecution in our mechanical group.

Patent Attorney – Government – Albuquerque, NM

April 17, 2024- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Work - Attorney

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Patent Attorney for its Intellectual Property Law Center at its Albuquerque location. This is an in-person position, and the selected candidate must live in Albuquerque or the surrounding area. The attorney will draft and prosecute patent applications, manage a patent docket, and provide legal advice and assistance in all matters involving or relating to intellectual property issues, policies, and procedures. The position offers the opportunity to branch out beyond solely performing patent drafting and prosecution work. Our attorneys counsel on technology transfer activities ranging from non-disclosure agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, user facilities agreements, license agreements and negotiations as well as software licensing, copyright, litigation, and trademark registration.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Prepare and prosecute Sandia patent applications.
Manage a patent docket.
Provide legal advice and assistance in all matters involving or relating to intellectual property issues, policies, and procedures.
Counsel on technology transfer activities ranging from non-disclosure agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, user facilities.
Prepare and negotiate patent and software licenses in conjunction with our technology transfer organization.
Counsel on litigation matters.
Routinely advise management and staff while engaging at all levels of the company.
Interact with corporate counsel, DOE/NNSA counsel, and outside counsel.
Advise management on complex projects and intellectual property legal matters to anticipate, identify, and protect the corporation against legal liability.

Apply online at:
https://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/counsel-patentintellectual-property-attorney-onsite/0350D6ED0E664AA3A02BBD1B2315F8BB/job/

QUALIFICATIONS WE REQUIRE: A U.S. law degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in at least one U.S. state and current registration with the USPTO is required. Excellent academic qualifications with at least four (4) years of law firm and/or in-house experience in patent drafting/prosecution and technology transfer transactional work and master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering, computer science/engineering, physics, systems engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, component engineering areas or a relevant science or engineering discipline OR at least seven (7) years of law firm and/or in-house experience in patent drafting/prosecution and technology transactional work and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science/engineering, physics, systems engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, component engineering areas or a relevant science or engineering discipline. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are needed. The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, NM

Licensing Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

April 12, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

IPkey PLLC is a growing and agile patent law firm 100% focused on generating patent value for our clients. We’re a technology-augmented prosecution and strategy firm at our core, and we partner with world-class monetization and litigation counsel on a mission-by-mission basis.

The firm seeks an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to make an immediate impact supporting patent monetization campaigns in relation to wireless and semiconductor technologies. In this role, you will be integrated into an interdisciplinary team of attorneys, licensing professionals, and technical specialists that lead licensing programs and support litigation counsel. Although this position will support litigation counsel as described below, we emphasize that this role is not a traditional litigation role.

We hope to establish a long-term relationship and will consider full-time, part-time, and project-based candidates for this remote 1099 contractor role.

Responsibilities:

prepare claim charts for electrical and communications technologies, including wireless and semiconductor technologies
assert patents in technical discussions with counterparties
formulate rebuttals to invalidity and noninfringement defenses raised by counterparties
support litigation counsel by providing technical and legal content for pleadings, briefs, infringement contentions, and other deliverables
support reverse engineering projects to verify infringement

Required Qualifications:

USPTO Registration Number
degree(s) in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, physics, or similar
(attorney applicants) member of at least one state bar in good standing
a desire to develop your abilities through diverse responsibilities, mentorship, and technology

Desired Experience:

at least 2 years of patent licensing experience in a law firm or in-house role
3GPP, ETSI, and/or IEEE standards, including 3G, 4G, 5G, and/or 802.11
U.S. law relating Standard Essential Patents, including essentiality, FRAND, and antitrust considerations
foreign language abilities (particularly Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)

What We Offer:

We enable patent professionals to practice at their highest ability by providing interesting work, the latest patent technologies (including Rowan Patents), highly competent team support, autonomy commensurate with skill and experience, and above-market compensation.

Interested Applicants: Please email a resume and transcripts to recruiting@ipkey.law.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Patent Agent – Bioengineering – Law Firm – Remote

April 12, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

The firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent to make an immediate impact with a high-growth biosystems client and to support our interdisciplinary team. We hope to establish a long-term relationship and will consider part-time and project-based candidates for this remote 1099 contractor role.

Responsibilities:

master our clients’ products, services, and patents
lead invention disclosure meetings and recommend filing strategies aligned with the clients' strategic goals
draft and prosecute utility patent applications primarily in relation to bioengineering technologies and also supporting our interdisciplinary team
prepare periodic portfolio overviews and docket reports our clients
instruct foreign associates and other law firms on prosecution tasks
formulate international patent strategies
counsel clients on portfolio and prosecution strategy
support marketing efforts, including pitches and client visits

Qualifications:

USPTO Registration Number
degree(s) in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biology, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, or similar
at least 5 years of experience as a patent agent in a law firm, in-house, or technology transfer role (at least 30 patent applications drafted)
familiarity with Bayh Dole Act disclosure, election, and filing requirements
a desire to develop your abilities through diverse responsibilities, mentorship, and technology
openness to utilizing patent prosecution and portfolio management technologies to write better patent applications and make better decisions

What We Offer:

We enable patent professionals to practice at their highest ability by providing interesting work, the latest patent prosecution technologies (including Rowan Patents), highly competent team support, autonomy commensurate with skill and experience, and above-market compensation.

Interested applicants: please email a resume, transcripts, and (3) non-confidential patent writing samples to recruiting@ipkey.law.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote