IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

March 20, 2018- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

The Silicon Valley office of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is looking for an intellectual property litigation associate with up to three years of experience, although no experience is required, and a degree (bachelors or higher) and/or industry practice in electrical engineering or computer science, with a focus on patent litigation and patent inter partes review proceedings. We have a trial-intensive practice, which means that our associates are regularly challenged with opportunities to work with experts, take and defend depositions, prepare for and handle hearings, and participate in patent trials and inter partes review proceedings.

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Nagoya, Japan

March 14, 2018- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nagoya International Patent Firm is a leading Japanese intellectual property firm located in Nagoya, Japan. We are seeking a U.S. patent attorney having a Juris Doctor (J.D.), admitted to a state bar, and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 12, 2018- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP, ranked among “Top Patent Firms” by Intellectual Property Today and listed as one of Law360’s Largest IP Practice Groups, is seeking experienced lateral associates in the Intellectual Property Services area for full-time positions in the St. Louis, Kansas City and Las Vegas offices.

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

March 12, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity is looking for remote, full-time, or reduced hours patent professionals to prepare and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

March 12, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Husch Blackwell, LLP is seeking a Patent Agent. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical and mechanical arts. Additionally, and under the supervision of lawyers, the individual will assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, and communicate with other practitioners and staff.

Associate I.P. Attorney – Small Law Firm – Tampa Bay, Fla.

March 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Smith & Hopen, P.A. is seeking a registered patent attorney with 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and technical expertise. Preference will be given to those with electrical and computer engineering degrees.

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Tokyo, Japan

March 11, 2018- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sughrue Mion PLLC is actively seeking a U.S. Licensed Patent Attorney for our office in Tokyo, Japan. Responsibilities will include advising on U.S. patent law, noninfringement and invalidity opinions, patent prosecution, and patent litigation support.

I.P. Attorney or Partner – Large Law Firm – Alexandria, Va. / Interstate

March 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman Ham, LLP offers partnership opportunities to one or more lateral patent attorneys to join our growing practice. Ideal candidates would have backgrounds in the chemical or life sciences fields, or patent or trademark litigation. These positions would require you to have your own book of business (and a willingness to help us develop and manage lateral work from our existing client base), and a desire to have more control over your work / life balance and income.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio (Telecommute Possible)

March 11, 2018- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cooper Legal Group, LLC is seeking a Patent Attorney/Patent Agent. Responsibilities include patent preparation and prosecution in the software, computer related, and electrical arts for Fortune 500 and/or Silicon Valley based entities. Remote working arrangements and flexible hours will be considered. Exceptional compensation and benefits offered.

Patent Associate / Registered Agent / Tech Specialist – Large Law Firm – Waltham, Mass.

March 7, 2018- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C. (“MBBP”), a dynamic, growing corporate/IP/litigation law firm headquartered on Route 128 in Waltham, MA, with offices in Boston and Cambridge, is seeking a Technical Specialist, Registered Patent Agent, or Patent Associate having a degree in the field of electrical engineering or computer science and with experience patenting complex software technologies, as well as some experience with mechanical/electrical devices. There is no expectation that the Technical Specialist or Patent Agent will attend law school.

Patent Staff Attorney – Law Firm – Dallas or Houston, Texas

March 5, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

The Dallas and Houston offices of McGuireWoods seeks a Staff Attorney to join the IP Litigation/Patents department. Qualified candidates will have 1 - 3 years of patent prosecution experience, software patent application experience at plus. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Strong academic record and excellent writing skills. USPTO and TX Bar admission is required.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va. or New York, N.Y.

March 5, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening in our Alexandria or New York office for a patent associate with a degree in the pharmaceutical or chemical arts. Ph.D. strongly preferred. Candidates must have litigation experience, with ANDA proceedings and clerkship experience preferred. Familiarity with patent prosecution for pharmaceuticals is useful but not required.

IP Paralegal – Small Corporation – Preferred Salt Lake City, Utah (or Remote)

February 28, 2018- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Clairvolex Inc. is seeking a paralegal who will be primarily responsible for US patent paralegal functions for one or more customers. Quality control and direct, hands-on supervision of paralegal and administrative processes connected with filing and prosecuting patent applications until grant and post-grant maintenance of issued patents are key responsibilities. The candidate is expected to function as a mentor and a subject matter expert (SME) for a large team in the IPMS (Intellectual Property Management Solutions) business unit in India.

The role requires the candidate to have first-hand knowledge of patent prosecution at the USPTO, European Patent Office, though the PCT system of WIPO and other main national IP offices.

Acting as the primary customer contact for US based clients relative to paralegal, docketing and admin related projects will be an important aspect of this role. Client relationship management (CRM), in general, and oversight and management of billing and other administrative functions connected with CRM are functions the candidate will be expected to perform.

Job Responsibilities
Paralegal will be responsible for the following:

a) 100% compliance of docket deadlines for one or more customers in relation to their patent applications portfolio.
b) Coordinating patent prosecution matters with the Paralegal Manager and the office of the Chief IP officer, Outside Counsels and in-house paralegals of the customers.
c) Overseeing paralegal, docketing and admin functions of IPMS team relative to the customers for which the senior paralegal is responsible for.
d) Subject matter oversight and supervision on matters concerning IDSes at the USPTO, first and supplementary IDSs, Citation Matrix, online IDS filing, patent watch, post allowance review, issued patent proofreading and such other paralegal and admin functions.
e) Import training on paralegal functions to the team in India.
f) Quality control of the work-products generated by the IPMS team, in general, and in particular in relation to the Customers for which the Senior Paralegal/Paralegal Manager has primary responsibility.
g) Train, coach and mentor un-trained or trainee paralegals and docketers.
h) Offer technical support, subject matter expertise, and solutioning support to sales and business development team
i) When required travel to client facilities for on-site reviews
j) When required attend potential customer presentations
k) Manage any special projects that Paralegal Manager or Clex Associate Vice President will require from time to time.
l) Attend client sales and marketing meetings, internal sales meetings, Clex strategy meetings when asked
m) Develop training materials and offer training to Clairvolex employees in relation to US paralegal functions
n) Participate in process building, process innovation, automation and similar activities directed at organization development.
o) Help in establishing the Clairvolex brand globally, may be asked to attend conferences, networking events, road-shows and also carry out regular visits to various potential and existing client facilities.
p) Provide every possible sales and marketing support including by offering online presentations, attending conference calls to render presentations on service lines and related processes, making client specific proposals, and obtaining client references (if and when specifically required).

Other Details:

Educational/professional qualifications: US Patent Paralegal. Should be qualified to function as a paralegal in the United States. Must possess a degree from a US university. Formal paralegal training is an added advantage.
Experience: Not less than 8 years as a paralegal at a US IP law firm, or the patent prosecution practice of a GP firm or at an in-house patent operation. Should have handled a large volume of patent preparation and prosecution matters.
Compensation: Commensurate to industry/law firm standards in the United States.
Position: Paralegal
Position open as on date.
Reports to: Paralegal Manager
Reported by: The role may have functional reporting by members of the IPMS team in India.
Compensation: Commensurate with US industry standards. Standard benefits as per Company policy.
Employer: Clairvolex
Business Domain: Intellectual Property Services and Solutions

Contact
To apply, email Prerna Jain at: prerna.jain@clairvolex.com. Please include a brief note on your Paralegal & Docketing experience.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Preferred Salt Lake City, Utah (or can be based anywhere in the U.S.)

Legal Counsel, Transactional – Other – San Diego, Calif.

February 28, 2018- US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Biotech

Genomatica, Inc. is seeking a Legal Counsel, Transactional, to work in its San Diego, California, offices.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Middlebury, Conn.

February 28, 2018- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

LANXESS is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its Middlebury, Connecticut offices.

Responsibilities:

Work with assigned business units to identify inventions and draft patent applications covering such inventions for LANXESS Solutions US Inc. and its affiliates.
Prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office for LANXESS Solutions US Inc. and its affiliates.
Manage a global patent portfolio based on a patent strategy developed with the assigned business units, including overseeing outside counsel’s prosecution of foreign filed patent applications.
Provide counseling on legal issues relating to the enforcement of LANXESS' intellectual property rights and compliance with third parties’ intellectual property rights, including Freedom to Operate opinions.
Negotiate, draft and review IP related agreements, including confidentiality agreements, licensing agreements, and joint development agreements.
Assist in the selection and management of outside counsel in the prosecution/defense of various IP legal issues, including freedom to operate and infringement opinions.
Interpret court decisions, conduct legal research, have knowledge of statutes and governmental regulations to provide legal advice on current and pending IP legal developments.
Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of business and operational goals and objectives of the assigned areas.

Requirements:

Juris Doctorate
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science
License to practice law in at least one state (including a CT House License where appropriate)
Admission to practice before the USPTO
3-5 years of experience in Patent Law, in-house experience preferred
Exceptional verbal and written communication required
Demonstrated attention to detail

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://careers-chemtura.icims.com/jobs/1321/patent-attorney/job?hub=11&mobile=false&width=1217&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240. Please include your resume when applying.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Middlebury, Connecticut

Patent Agent – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

February 28, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking patent agents with a high level of motivation and excellent verbal and written communication skills to join its Intellectual Property Services group. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who have engineering backgrounds and prior experience working in the area of patent law.

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – McLean, Va. or Indianapolis, Ind.

February 28, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys or patent agents with 3-5 or more years of relevant experience to work in McLean, VA or the Indianapolis, IN area. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

Mechanical Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Nashville, Tenn.

February 27, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson Intellectual Property Law, PC is seeking a Mechanical Patent Associate with two to four years of legal experience in the mechanical arts. Experience in opinion work, freedom to operate analysis, due diligence and patent application preparation and prosecution is required.

Responsibilities include:

Perform and conduct patentability and freedom to operate searches, render opinions regarding validity, infringement, enforceability and freedom to operate.
Draft, file and prosecute patent applications with a primary focus on the protection of inventions and patent prosecution relating to mechanical arts. I
International patent prosecution experience is also preferred.

Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in mechanical engineering with significant real life engineering experience. Must be admitted to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office and be a member of The Tennessee Bar (or willing to sit for the next exam).

Must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, ability to communicate clearly internally with other attorneys and with clients. Must possess the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form is required. Advanced writing, comprehensive reading, communication and research skill is required. A strong work ethic and excellent leadership skills will add to your success on our team.

To be considered, a candidate must have excellent academic credentials. The Patent Attorney must hold a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice.

About Patterson Intellectual Property Law, PC

At Patterson Intellectual Property Law, we understand the value of ingenuity. We’ve committed ourselves to being the intellectual property leader when it comes to technical expertise and breadth of knowledge. As a mid-sized firm of 16 lawyers able to handle large cases, Patterson Intellectual Property Law gives extensive attention to your needs and the uniqueness of each intellectual property case. We take an invested, intellectual approach that your IP protection requires. For more information, please visit www.IPLawGroup.com.

Contact
Please send resume/CV to info@iplawgroup.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Trademark Associate Attorney – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

February 22, 2018- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Trademark

Sheridan Ross P.C. is seeking an attorney with one to five years of experience with trademark law for a new position in its Denver, Colorado office. Ideal candidates will have experience in the management and coordination of trademark, copyright, and brand matters. The position includes U.S. and foreign trademark clearance, prosecution, licensing, due diligence, enforcement, TTAB practice and domain name disputes. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with superb communication and writing skills, a commitment to excellence and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Associate General Counsel, I.P. – Other – DeForest, Wisc.

February 22, 2018- US - Midwest, Tech - Biotech, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Genus is seeking an Associate General Counsel, I.P. Directs, coordinates, and manages legal advice and services related to patents, trademarks, IP licenses and other intellectual property matters for ABS, PIC and R&D management teams. Provides direct line management for the IP team to ensure attainment of established strategies and objectives.