Ft. Lauderdale metro)

December 9, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Christopher & Weisberg, PA is seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent (Electrical & Biomedical)

Associate IP Attorney – Law Firm – Tampa, FL

December 9, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Trademark

Smith & Hopen, P.A. is seeking entry-level intellectual property candidates. Candidates must be registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and hold a state bar registration. Remote working is an option after a period of employment, but training and periodic meetings are held at the Tampa office. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and technical expertise.

Patent Associate – Electrical – Law Firm – Raleigh, NC

December 6, 2021Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Myers Bigel is the largest independent patent law firm in North Carolina. As we do not have a leveraged firm structure, all of our attorneys/agents are actively engaged in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and we hire attorneys/agents with the expectation of a long-term relationship. We are currently accepting applications for an attorney with at least one year of patent prosecution experience in electronics. Applicants must be registered or qualified to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills. An advanced degree and/or industry experience is preferred, but not required.

Patent Counsel or Patent Agent – Non-Profit – West Lafayette, IN

December 3, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Non-Profit, Work - Patent Prosecution

Purdue Research Foundation is seeking a Patent Counsel or Patent Agent to work in West Lafayette, IN

Essential Functions:

Perform prompt and competent analyses of intellectual property (IP) protection strategies to enable timely technology transfer of Purdue IP in the pharmaceutical, biomedical and life sciences arts.
Evaluate and implement strategies for the protection of IP in a manner that maximizes commercial and licensing potential.
Work cooperatively with Purdue inventors and Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) licensing staff to evaluate technology-based innovations for appropriate IP protection.
Prepare and file patent applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and register copyrights with the US Copyright Office.
Prosecute patent applications pending with the USPTO and work with foreign associates to prosecute corresponding pending patent applications worldwide.
Engage outside counsel on patent prosecution matters and coordinate, manage and account for budget expenditures associated with all assigned project-related activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

Work cooperatively with OTC business development managers in the evaluation of intellectual property landscapes.
Assist in due diligence of legal matters relating to any OTC matter.
Represent Purdue and OTC with national organizations, associations and groups related to university commercialization.
Provide the OTC business development team with expertise and advice of IP licensing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read blueprints.
Registered with US Patent and Trademark Office.
Member of Indiana or a reciprocating state Bar in good standing.
Strong working knowledge of intellectual property transactions including licensing required.
Knowledge of technology transfer within industry and/or academia required.
Strong diplomatic skills required.
Legal contract comprehension preferred.
Commitment to higher education and the values of scientific research and discovery for societal benefit.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, computer, written/verbal communication skills required.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Candidate must be comfortable interacting with people from varied disciplines and with managing multiple complex projects.
Occasional travel required.
Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, able to manage/coordinate multiple tasks, and able to work collaboratively and successfully with different sectors, including co-workers, academic scholars, entrepreneurs and industry executives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with peers.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills required.
Frequent travel and driving PRF vehicles required.
Valid Indiana driver’s license required.
Regular and reliable attendance are requirements of this position.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or other life science-related fields.
MS or PhD preferred.
JD preferred.
3-5 years of direct patent application drafting and prosecution before the USPTO in pharmaceutical, biomedical or life sciences arts preferred.
Experience as patent agent and/or patent attorney will be considered.

If you are interested in applying, please click here to begin the process: https://www.applyatprf.com.

The application deadline is Friday, January 7, 2022. A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.

Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. PRF views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: West Lafayette, IN

Computer Science Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

December 3, 2021- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and patent agents with electrical engineering, computer science, or physics degrees for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 2 to 4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications relating to computer science. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Mechanical Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

December 3, 2021- US - Northwest, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist, a mid-size IP-focused law firm, is actively seeking lateral patent attorneys or agents with strong expertise in mechanical engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 3-5 years of experience prosecuting patents in the medical device field. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Patent Attorney (Contractor) – Law Firm – Remote

November 29, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plager Schack LLP is a Huntington Beach-based law practice with national business clients in major cities across the United States. We represent business clients with sophisticated legal needs of all sizes, from solo entrepreneurs to large corporations.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

November 25, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

DiBerardino McGovern IP Group (DMIP Group) is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with 4-10 years of experience to join our team.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

November 23, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

WAVS IP is seeking a lateral patent attorney or agent with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in electrical engineering. Computer science or a graduate degree in physics is acceptable with relevant experience. We are particularly interested in practitioners with a knowledge of chip design such as microprocessor architecture and semiconductor processing. Additional knowledge of wireless digital communication, ML/AI, and optics would be helpful. We are seeking motivated applicants who want a full-time position. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly-trained support staff. Remote work arrangements are available.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – New York, NY

November 23, 2021- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pearl Cohen LLP is seeking a patent agent to work in their New York offices.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Remote/Flexible)

November 23, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C. is seeking laterals, senior patent attorneys, associates, and agents for a full-time position assisting us with our expanding 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. Lateral partners looking for a comfortable atmosphere in which to grow their practice are also welcome. We offer excellent compensation and a relaxed work environment that embraces diversity in all forms. Inquiries are treated in absolute confidence. Portable business is not required. Though we are based in Washington, D.C., Applicants may be remotely located.

Trademark Attorney – Law Firm – West Palm Beach, Florida

November 19, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Work - Trademark

The West Palm Beach office of Akerman LLP seeks a Trademark Attorney with 12+ years of experience for its growing Intellectual Property Practice Group. Trademark prosecution and trademark portfolio management experience, as well as experience with USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, is required. Trademark litigation and/or copyright experience is considered a plus. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of The Florida Bar. Part-time, flexible and remote hybrid work schedules are available.

Patent Attorney for Preparation/Prosecution – Law Firm – Remote

November 18, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Proactive Patents, LLC is seeking a patent attorney for preparation/prosecution. This is a part-time or full-time, remote position focused on handling patent preparation and prosecution in the software, telecom, networking and semiconductor fields (sorry but no chem/bio/mechanical). We provide production-based compensation with the potential for bonuses while providing the freedom to work when and where you please.

Qualified U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Paris (France)

November 18, 2021- Europe, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cabinet Beau de Loménie, a top-tier European patent law firm located in beautiful Paris, France, is seeking a qualified U.S. Patent Attorney possessing at least a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or telecommunications.

Part-time Patent Billing Coordinator – Law Firm – Pittsburgh and/or Boston hybrid remote

November 18, 2021

GTC Law Group is seeking a Part-time Patent Billing Coordinator to work in Pittsburgh and/or Boston hybrid remote.

Intellectual Property Associate – Life Sciences – Law Firm – Boston, MA

November 18, 2021- US - Northeast, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Are you looking to join an established team at an AmLaw100 firm? Nelson Mullins is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Intellectual Property team. This is a nationwide search and the opportunity is open to multiple large markets.

You have meaningful experience with patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis, opinion work, due diligence projects, and client counseling. You will receive mentoring and training in the practice of intellectual property law.

As a Nelson Mullins Associate, you’ll be joining the ranks of over 800 attorneys and a firm culture that will offer you a broad practice platform that is also personal enough to provide individual client attention no matter your office location.

Drawing from more than 3 years’ experience working in IP law, you have meaningful patent prosecution experience with an immunology background preferred though not required. You will work directly with attorneys and patent agents on IP matters for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

You have a PhD (or equivalent) in molecular cell biology, immunology, biochemistry or relevant biological science required. You have meaningful prior patent preparation and prosecution experience, preferably two to seven years’ experience. You have excelled academically with strong writing, analytical, and communications skills. You are admitted to the state Bar of a major metropolitan city where Nelson Mullins has an office.

At Nelson Mullins, we help advance our clients’ business goals through flexibility, business sense, and tireless advocacy based on a deep understanding of their business worlds. A team of more than 800 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals, and other business professionals work side-by-side with you towards shared goals. With more than 100 diversified practice areas, including government relations, and policy services, as well as our Encompass e-discovery and information governance services, the Firm provides lateral attorneys joining us with a broad bench from which to pull in practitioners who can team with you to provide client services.

Apply online at:
https://careers-nelsonmullins.icims.com/jobs/2734/intellectual-property-associate---life-sciences/job?mode=view

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a copy of law school transcript

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, MA

Associate/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Arlington, VA

November 18, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Mechanical

Nixon & Vanderhye P.C., a leading Washington, D.C.-area intellectual property law firm, seeks a patent attorney or agent with experience preparing and prosecuting mechanical-related patent applications.

Patent Scientist – Biotechnology – Law Firm – Open to any office location in CA, DC, NY, WA

November 18, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, 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.

Patent Counsel – Biotechnology – Law Firm – Open to any office location in CA, DC, NY, WA

November 18, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Patent Counsel applicants should have at least two years of biotechnology-related patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a M.S. degree in biological sciences and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong technical writing skills.

Patent Scientist – Mechanical Engineering/Design Patent – Law Firm – Open to any office location in CA, DC, NY, WA

November 18, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

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 work with 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:

B.S. in in Mechanical Engineering is required. M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred.
At least one to three years of experience in patent prosecution, including experience with design patent applications, is required.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and written communication skills.

EOE/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=456

Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office location in CA, DC, NY, WA