Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our thriving Intellectual Property practice is actively seeking a partnership track associate with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related degrees and/or substantial industry experience in our Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, or Silicon Valley offices.
Senior Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fairfax or Warrenton, Va.
Kilyk & Bowersox, a small, highly focused intellectual property law firm with offices in northern Virginia, has an immediate need for a Senior Patent Attorney with prosecution experience in chemical, biochemical, and light electrical/mechanical disciplines. The candidate should be able to handle various technologies. The candidate should have a minimum of five years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, and have the necessary skills to work independently on matters in most areas of chemistry, biochemistry, and related fields. A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering is required as well as a J.D. from an accredited law school, membership in good standing with at least one state bar, and registration with the USPTO. A demonstrated ability to work directly with clients and independently prepare patent applications from invention disclosures is required.
The Senior Patent Attorney position means that the candidate must assume direct responsibility for client portfolios. The candidate would have the opportunity to handle all phases of patent prosecution and to become part of a small but efficient and profitable firm.
Patent Agent / Technical Writer – Large Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.
Duane Morris LLP has an opening for a patent agent or technical writer with a EE degree and a background or experience in wireless communication technologies to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group, preferably in its San Diego office. Patent agent candidates should have at least 1 year of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the area of “wireless communications” and be familiar with 4G and 5G standards. Technical writer candidates should have an advanced degree in EE and significant experience preparing technical documents describing wireless communication systems and/or standards.
Patent Associate – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney has an immediate opening in our Alexandria office for an Electrical Patent Associate with at least 3 years of experience. Qualified candidates must have substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications for electrical circuitry and software-related inventions, excellent writing skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Knowledge of blockchain/distributed ledger technologies is a plus. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO; Virginia or District of Columbia admission preferred.
I.P. Junior/Mid-Level Associate – Large Law Firm – Boston, Mass.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading international law firms, seeks to hire a highly qualified junior to mid-level Associate to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group in Boston and to work remotely with attorneys in our San Francisco office.
Patent Agent – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.
The Denver office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent agent with two or more years of prosecution experience to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent references. All candidates must be admitted to the USPTO. Candidates with a background in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics are strongly preferred.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va.
H.C. Park & Associates, PLC is searching for a Registered Patent Attorney or Agent who has experience in Patent Prosecution (preferably at least 2 years), and a Chemistry background, preferably organic chemistry. Experience with organic light emitting diode display devices, and related technologies is highly desirable to support our foreign origin based patent practice.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated Contact Information)
Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina, and St. Louis, Missouri is seeking Patent Attorneys with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or closely related fields.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Flexible Location)
Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C. is seeking full-time patent attorneys and agents to assist us with our growing practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply. We offer excellent compensation and a relaxed work environment. Inquiries are treated in absolute confidence. Portable business is not required. Though we are based in Washington, D.C., Applicants may be remotely located.
Experienced Patent Agent or Attorney – Law Firm – Oakland, Calif.
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay) patent law firm with over 20 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking lateral patent agents and patent attorneys with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer software, databases, or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in chemistry or a bioscience. We have lots of work and seek motivated applicants who want a full-time position and full workload. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan to reward hard-working practitioners. Telecommuting is available. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly trained support staff. Our office is in Oakland near the 12th Street BART station.
Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Rochester, N.Y.
Lee & Hayes is a leading national IP law firm at the intersection of business, law, and technology. We are currently seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to work out of our Rochester, New York office. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in our highly-regarded and growing office in beautiful Upstate New York. Primary responsibilities for this position will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications across a variety of technology areas, with a focus on computer-implemented methods in insurance and e-commerce, medical devices, autonomous vehicles, and heavy machinery. Responsibilities may also include managing foreign prosecution and rendering opinions to clients. The position requires extensive interaction with in-house attorneys, inventors, and firm attorneys.
Senior Patent Analyst – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.
RPX Corporation is seeking a Senior Patent Analyst who will assess patent validity. In this role, you will draw upon industry experience to thoroughly research prior art and patent validity, supporting business initiatives including RPX’s Patent Quality Initiative, defensive buying, acquisition syndication (for large portfolios), and advisory services. To be successful in the role, this person must (1) possess a broad knowledge of information technologies including software, networking, mobile communications, and semiconductors, (2) be able to arrive at well-justified conclusions based on detailed research, and (3) be able to effectively communicate complex technical principles to non-technical audiences.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Cary, N.C.
Murphy, Bilak & Homiller PLLC (MBH) is boutique intellectual property law firm located in Cary, North Carolina. We have a robust, collaborative practice that focuses on complex technology in the semiconductor, telecommunications, and consumer electronics industries. MBH was ranked #17 in Juristat’s most recent rankings of top U.S. patent firms, which considers both volume and performance.
Patent Associate / Agent – Small Law Firm – Austin, Texas
Davidson Sheehan LLP, an IP boutique headquartered in Austin, Texas, is looking for skilled and productive patent attorneys and agents to join our team. We serve a diverse group of sophisticated clients for whom we do exceptional work in a team-oriented environment.
IP Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.
Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking an IP Litigation Associate for a full-time position in its Philadelphia office. We are seeking candidates with a technical background (science or engineering). IP litigation experience is required. The applicant should be a registered patent attorney or be qualified to sit for the U.S. Patent Bar Examination.
Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.
Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking experienced lateral associates in the Intellectual Property Services area for full-time positions in its Philadelphia office. The candidate should preferably possess patent preparation and prosecution experience in electrical or computer science areas. Patent attorneys assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.
Clinical Professor & Director of Intellectual Property Clinic – University of New Hampshire – Durham, N.H.
The University of New Hampshire School of Law, a national leader in intellectual property and public-interest law with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and quality engagement for all, seeks to hire a Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to serve as Director of the Intellectual Property Clinic to begin July 1, 2020. The Director of the Intellectual Property Clinic is a full-time member of the law-school faculty who represents, and supervises and trains students to represent, clients with a variety of IP matters.
US Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Dresden, Germany
Viering, Jentschura & Partner, a growing, Germany-based patent firm with foreign offices in Singapore and Taiwan, is seeking a US Patent Attorney for its Dresden, Germany office. Our US team drafts and prosecutes a wide variety of patent applications in the United States and collaborates with patent attorneys in other jurisdictions for multi-national companies.
Patent Engineer/Agent – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, Mich. (with possible option for remote)
McGarry Bair is looking for Patent Engineers with a Mechanical background or Electrical background to help in protecting our clients' intellectual property. You will help analyze the patentability of inventions, including computer searching for related inventions, prepare and help prosecute patent applications, aid in assessing infringement risks for new products, and help guide the development of new products.
Patent Legal Assistant – Large Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.
Hauptman Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks a Patent Legal Assistant who will support several growing IP practice groups. This Legal Assistant will handle patent prosecution with a focus on filing applications and information disclosure statements. The position requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize workload, communicate well with other members of the team, anticipate needs and identify solutions to problems. This position will report to the Practice Manager and may be called upon to support other practice areas, as necessary.