Associate Patent Attorney – Other – McLean, Va.

November 7, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Roberts Mlotkowski Safran Cole & Calderon, P.C. (RMSC²), an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney with three to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with substantial experience drafting patent applications in the computer and software related fields with trademark experience being a plus, though not required. The ideal candidate will have sufficient portable business to occupy at least 25%, but not more than 50% of the attorney’s time.

I.P. Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 5, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Goldberg Segalla is seeking Intellectual Property Associates with at least two years experience and a background in electrical engineering to join the firm in Manhattan and the Greater Washington, DC area.

Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y. (Updated)

November 4, 2019- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, 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 3-6 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.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Dallas or Houston, Texas

October 30, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

McGuireWoods LLP has an immediate need for a Patent Agent in either Houston or Dallas. The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions received from the USPTO, and handle routine correspondence with the USPTO. The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience preparing patent applications.

Patent Scientist – Large Law Firm – San Francisco or Orange County, Calif.

October 30, 2019- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, 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 convince 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:

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis in solid state/semiconductor devices, circuits and/or chip fabrication.
2+ years of relevant industry experience is preferred.
At least one year 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 exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Location: Preference is for the San Francisco or Orange County office locations.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Contact
To apply, visit this website: http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=364. Please include a resume, cover letter, transcripts, and writing sample. Please indicate on the application your preferred office location.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco or Orange County, California

Patent Scientist – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 30, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, 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.

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Fairfax, Va. or Telecommute

October 30, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity, LLP is looking for remote or local patent professionals to prepare and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Patent 300 companies. We offer true Life/Work balance – work where you want, when you want, and how much you want. We provide ample, steady preparation and prosecution work from a mix of leading electrical and mechanical technology companies. We provide an excellent compensation package that is production-based, and includes comprehensive benefits. We provide opportunity for client counseling through direct client interaction, as all clients are firm clients, and we provide opportunity for career growth/development including training in business development and client management. We have an innovative firm culture including cutting edge technology, collaborative work environment, and dedicated support team.

Associate Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – New Providence, N.J.

October 28, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Botos Churchill IP Law LLP is seeking an attorney or patent agent with 2-4 years of experience with patent prosecution who is independently motivated to succeed both individually and as a member of the BCIP team. Candidates must have a background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or the like, and have experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Strong computer skills and interpersonal skills are required. Attorney candidates should be admitted in New Jersey, but admission in other jurisdictions will be considered. All candidates must be registered and in good standing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

IP Counsel – Small Corporation – W. Lafayette, Ind.

October 26, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Inari is seeking an outstanding patent attorney to strengthen our internal IP practice. You will work closely with Inari’s science and business teams to ensure freedom-to-operate for its procedures, technologies, and products and develop, grow, manage, and protect the company’s intellectual property portfolio for its innovative agricultural and science-based technologies and products. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to provide pragmatic and business-savvy advice, identify innovations, and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to both scientific and executive teams. The position reports to the VP Innovation Catalyst (Head IP).

The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to execute and manage a global patent strategy for innovative clients while being equally hands-on and able to execute at a technical/tactical level; and has a plant sciences and/or agricultural industry background with deep experience in the development and protection of IP within this industry (pharma industry background with an interest to learn about the ag industry will be considered).

The focus of support will be Inari’s product development activities at our West Lafayette, IN facility. The position is ideally based in Inari’s premises in West Lafayette, IN, though Cambridge (MA) can be considered.

As Intellectual Property Counsel, you will...

Develop, manage and execute a comprehensive and effective global IP strategy for Inari’s portfolio of products and technologies at all stages of research, development, or commercialization
Ensure freedom to operate and minimize exposure to third party IP, including establishing IP landscape and “white space” analysis in cooperation with the science team; providing and drafting opinions
Collaborate with scientific and technology teams to build strong patent portfolios around key assets to ensure a long-term competitive advantage
Lead IP due diligence, review, and participate in agreement drafting and negotiations, including in-house drafting of certain patent applications and efficient management of outside counsel
Provide general and directed IP counsel and education to Inari scientists and management while operationally supporting Inari’s corporate and business development efforts with regard to IP due diligence, competitive intelligence, IP in-licensing
Advise with regard to brand protection by working with stakeholders to implement trademark strategy
Protect patent applications and manage IP disputes, engaging external counsel if needed

You bring...

Juris Doctorate and an advanced degree in molecular biology or biochemistry or related scientific field (Ph.D. strongly preferred)
10+ years of patent experience including patent preparation and prosecution, IP landscape and FTO analysis, opinion work, strategic development with 5+ years of in-house IP experience, from within an Ag or Pharma company
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO)
Substantive transactional experience and litigation experience preferred
Extensive knowledge of patent law and procedure, incl. international and foreign patent prosecution
A flexible, agile, personable, team-oriented approach; an ability to think “out-of-the-box”, and operate in a fast-paced, early stage, small company environment
A proactive, collaborative business-partnering mindset
Proven ability to set and meet ambitious deadlines, handle numerous multifaceted legal issues and see projects through to conclusion
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both scientists and management
Ability to distill complexity and to communicate decisively with sound judgment
Strong leadership and influencing ability at all levels of the organization and with all internal and external constituencies
Exceptional communication skills, oral and written; ability to convey a compelling story across any communication medium, especially when negotiating or defending IP matters
Curiosity; desire to continuously learn
Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold
A collaborative approach, open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback

Contact
To apply, please email your resume to: rpierce@inari.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: West Lafayette, Indiana

IP Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 26, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a mid-senior level associate to join its Patent Prosecution & Litigation practice group. This associate position will be a member of the IP Litigation Team. Depending on the candidate’s level of experience, this position could be located in any of our North Carolina offices (Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, Charlotte, Winston-Salem or Greensboro), or in Atlanta, Georgia.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 26, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-4 years' experience in patent prosecution to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group. Ideal candidate must have an Electrical Engineering degree (candidates with a Physics, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering degree and wireless communications or networking experience are encouraged to apply). Candidate will have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude, ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. Candidate can be resident in Silicon Valley, Philadelphia, or D.C. office. USPTO admission required along with state bar admission in CA, PA or District of Columbia depending on office location. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Patent Scientist – Large Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

October 21, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Scientist – Large Law Firm – Orange County or San Diego, Calif.

October 21, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Long Island, N.Y.

October 21, 2019- US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Farrell Law Firm, P.C. is seeking a Patent Attorney/Patent Agent who will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical, computer and semiconductor arts. The successful candidate must have at least a B.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and excellent communication skills. It is desirable for the candidate to have at least 2 years of patent drafting experience in a law firm and to be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Counsel – Law Firm – Tinton Falls, N.J.

October 17, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Commvault is seeking a talented Patent Counsel experienced in software patent portfolio generation, as well as advising legal and business teams, to join our dynamic and expanding legal department. The attorney will be based at Commvault’s global headquarters in Tinton Falls, NJ and report directly to the Chief IP Counsel.

Position Responsibilities Include:

Work closely with internal teams to identify new inventions
Manage a significant personal docket to prepare and prosecute high-quality patent applications protecting Commvault’s products and services worldwide
Closely supervise outside counsel responsible for aspects of Commvault’s patent portfolio
Provide infringement, validity, and freedom to operate opinions based on prior art search results and other analysis
Identify strategic business value and market dynamics associated with various technologies and competing products
Advise internal stakeholders at various levels regarding IP issues
Provide IP support as a member of cross-functional legal teams in licensing, litigation, and other matters

Position Requirements Include:

Partner-track or equivalent in-house attorney with 4+ years of patent prosecution experience at a large law firm or major corporation
Registered to practice before the USPTO
BS and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience in the software field
JD from a top-tier ABA-approved law school
Proven track record of extensive successful software patent prosecution
Patent prosecution experience in non-US jurisdictions
Prior non-legal work experience in software development is a plus
Superior academic credentials
Excellent written and spoken English
Exceptional professionalism, communication, personal integrity, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with clients in team-oriented partnerships to achieve outstanding results
Flexibility to accept diverse challenges in a fast-paced high tech environment
Proactive and self-sufficient practice management skills
Strong attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of responsibilities
A positive attitude, a dynamic personality, and a creative spirit

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Commvault/743999697361634-patent-counsel. Please be sure to send all applications with a resume, cover letter, and undergraduate plus law school transcripts.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Patent Agent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Telecommute or Tallahassee, Fla.

October 17, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pennington, P.A. is full-service law firm, headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa and Miami. We currently have an opening for a patent agent to work in our growing intellectual property practice either remotely or on-site. Applicants must be licensed by the U.S. Patent Bar to act as either a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney. This position is extremely flexible in terms of hourly requirements, schedule, location and job type (e.g. contract, contract-to-hire, salary position with benefits). Pay is commensurate with experience. Please forward resume and a writing sample including a patent application and a response to a patent office action or appeal brief.

Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel-Patents – Large Corporation – St. Joseph, Mich.

October 17, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel-Patents. This position will be responsible for providing legal counsel and services on matters involving patents, copyrights, trade secrets and other proprietary information. This position supports Whirlpool’s global product organization, including its advanced development and product engineering groups.

Job Responsibilities:
Advise on intellectual property issues involving patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and proprietary information. Specifically, you will help ensure Whirlpool’s unique and compelling innovations are a core driver of Whirlpool’s success. Specific responsibilities may include:

Developing and executing patent strategies related to assigned Whirlpool technology areas.
Reviewing inventions and advising on patentability issues and arranging for the filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
Preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
Establishing product clearance plans and reviewing and advising on patent infringement risks.
Supporting various innovation generation activities such as invention workshops to target development of strategic intellectual property.
Providing intellectual property advice and training to clients.
Drafting and assisting in the negotiation and administration of intellectual property related contracts, including confidentiality, development and license agreements, as well as assisting in negotiation of more general commercial agreements, including procurement and various service agreements.
Investigating and pursuing patent infringement and enforcement opportunities, including patent litigation.
Providing patent support for special projects.
Researching intellectual property issues relevant to the company’s business.

Minimum Requirements:

JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials and Bar Admission, and admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Technical bachelor degree, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience as an attorney. Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of concurrent projects.
Strong analytical, research, organization and management skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results as a leader or member of a cross functional team.
Ability to provide strong strategic thought to Whirlpool’s patent processes.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience in patent preparation, prosecution, IP transactions (e.g., development and licensing agreements), product clearance, and patent litigation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world’s leading major home appliance company, with approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 92,000 employees and 70 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2017. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world.

At Whirlpool Corporation, we believe that all people matter. Celebrating diversity and including thousands of perspectives empower us to create products that blend into every concept of home. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=35272&company=whirlpoolc&username=.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: St. Joseph, Michigan

Patent Practitioner – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 17, 2019- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Volpe and Koenig, PC is seeking active practitioners who are interested in transitioning their client base to the firm while maintaining client contact. We prefer practices with clients in life sciences, organic chemistry or advanced physics.

IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

October 15, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorneys for our Reston, Virginia office.

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: circuit analysis and in particular, analyzing circuits at the transistor level as well as semiconductor devices and processing, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Education Background:
The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields such as physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering will be considered. In particular, candidates with industry experience in semiconductor devices and their fabrication will be considered.

Electrical Engineering candidates with mandarin Chinese language skills are a plus.

Experience:
The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties:
The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:

Electrical: semiconductor devices and fabrication processes, transistor level circuit analysis, telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, software.

Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary:
We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.

For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits:
We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.

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.

Contact
Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia

Patent Counsel – Non-Profit – San Diego, Calif.

October 11, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Non-Profit, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Scripps Research is seeking a Patent Counsel (Organic Chemistry) to work in its San Diego offices.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepare and prosecute assigned patent applications in field of expertise
Work with Chief Patent Counsel to develop IP prosecution strategies
Interview inventors to collect disclosure information
Provide prosecution support for other staff attorneys and assist co-counsel in interference and litigation proceedings
Assist in management of Office of Patent Counsel (OPC) staff and projects
Review assigned contracts for IP-related issues including licenses, MTZ, RFOA, NDA and collaboration agreements and utilize legal expertise to advise on recommendations for improvement
Manage assigned Authorizations of Unlicensed Matters
Conduct art searches
Instruct outside patent counsel on licensed matters
Interface with Scripps Research employees of all levels including executives, faculty, and administrative staff
Communicate and negotiate with outside companies, universities & institutes on patent-related matters
Execute documents on behalf of Office of Patent Counsel (OPC) for Scripps Research

Decision Making:
Identifies, researches and thoroughly assesses pertinent facts and material information to provide recommendations for action to TSRI Executive management. Establishes and/or refines procedural systems to accomplish effective compliance, disclosure, reporting and training programs for TSRI faculty and staff.

Scope and Complexity:
Works on multiple, diverse and complex issues where in-depth analysis of a variety of factors is required. Demonstrates sound judgment and a strong understanding of professional concepts and applicable federal and state laws.

Supervision of Others:
Will have no direct reports initially but will be expected to demonstrate leadership and cross-functional supervision on project teams and in the course of discharging responsibilities and duties. May supervise outside counsel on select matters.

Contact
To apply, please contact us at: alittle@scripps.edu. Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or similar field is preferred.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: San Diego, California