Technical Advisor / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York

September 24, 2021- US - NYC, - US - Southwest, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a technical advisor or patent agent to join the IP Group. The candidate should have excellent academic credentials in addition to strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. The ideal candidate would also have one or more Electrical Engineering degrees with a focus in wireless communications. The candidate would handle strategic patent prosecution and patent vetting matters, support patent infringement actions in analyzing infringement and validity issues, and evaluate and map patent claims to industry standards. This position may be located in our Austin, Dallas, or Houston office. Please indicate your office(s) of interest in your inquiry.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Westborough, MA, remote available

September 21, 2021Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bainwood Huang is seeking a patent attorney or agent to assist with growing portfolio of patent work. We are a dedicated, reliable, and hard-working team of professionals looking to add to our ranks. Our clients are industry leaders in Internet technologies, electronics, software, and mechanical designs. Candidates should be computer savvy, with solid technical backgrounds and excellent writing and analysis skills.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Portland, OR

September 21, 2021- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chernoff Vilhauer LLP, a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Portland, Oregon, seeks a USPTO licensed patent attorney with preferably at least three years of patent prosecution experience. Preferred candidates will also have a technical background in electrical engineering, fiber optic communications, and/or encryption/security. Chernoff Vilhauer exclusively practices intellectual property law, with a focus on patent and trademark prosecution, intellectual property litigation, and licensing. We help our clients grow their portfolios and enforce their interests domestically and internationally. We offer flexible work hours, room to grow your practice, and a congenial work environment while providing exceptional legal services to our clients.

Senior Associate – Law Firm – Remote

September 17, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP has an opening for a registered U.S. patent attorney or patent agent to join our growing practice as a full-time senior associate. Remote associates are welcome. Primary responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering and at least five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Division Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

September 15, 2021Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

Legal - Our vision is to advance the company's strategy, support its transformation, and effectively manage risk through a team known for collaboration, sound judgment, and proactive advice.

We support our vision with four strategic pillars: Integrated Business Advice, Risk Management, Talent & Leadership Development, and Operational Excellence.
The Intellectual Property Group has an opportunity for an experienced patent attorney. The patent attorney will counsel clients and coordinate business unit patent activities, including managing intellectual property review team meetings, providing patentability and non-infringement opinions, and developing line of business patent strategies that align with enterprise strategies.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Managing all patent matters for one or more lines of business
Engaging business partners to identify and examine potential intellectual property opportunities and encouraging the creation and protection of intellectual property;
Developing, coordinating and reviewing patent research and analysis projects, including prior art searches, patentability analyses, portfolio analyses, infringement/non-infringement analyses, validity/invalidity analyses and freedom to operate analyses;
Managing the drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining of a line of business patent portfolio;
Setting and implementing patent policies;
Educating company employees on IP and the patent process; and
Directing and managing work with outside counsel related to intellectual property matters.

All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

Required Qualifications:

Active State Bar membership
8+ years of experience as a practicing attorney; or 6+ years of experience as a practicing attorney and 2+ years of legal-related experience in one or a combination of the following areas: risk, compliance, contracts, government, regulatory, financial services, or technology

Desired Qualifications:

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team
Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters
Extensive experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues

Other Desired Qualifications:

8+ years of experience filing and prosecuting patents as a patent attorney
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably in electrical engineering or a computer-related discipline
Registered to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
Ability to be responsible for intellectual property related activities for a line of business, including training the business on patent filing and strategy, idea harvesting, management of patent application preparation and prosecution, addressing third party patent issues, and assisting in patent acquisitions and licensing
Ability to counsel other lawyers on intellectual property issues that affect Wells Fargo
Have personally prepared and prosecuted at least 50 patent applications
Experience with patenting within the financial services industry
Ability to work well both independently and in teams

Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.

Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Apply online at:
https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/job/minneapolis-st-paul-bloomington/counsel-4-patents/1251/14369094672?utm_source=email&utm_medium=social_post&utm_campaign=Wells_Fargo_social

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Multiple Locations

Corporate IP Attorney – Corporation – Phoenix, Arizona

September 14, 2021- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

onsemi is seeking a patent attorney to join the Intellectual Property Legal Department team, located in Phoenix, Arizona. As a Corporate IP Counsel, you will be responsible for helping develop onsemi’s patent portfolio and for implementing the company’s intellectual property strategy in close coordination with one or more of onsemi’s business units.

Performance Objectives:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

Develop and implement evolving corporate intellectual property strategy
Actively manage the invention disclosure process for inventions from onsemi’s engineering community, including by participating in patent committees, supervising outside counsel in the drafting and prosecution of new patent filings, and so forth
Perform competitive analysis and landscape studies related to the company’s products
Conduct new product clearance activities including non-infringement and invalidity analyses
Assist with a wide variety of other intellectual property matters including IP litigation support, drafting and negotiating IP agreements, mergers and acquisition diligence, patent monetization, portfolio analytics, budgeting, and more

Qualifications - External:

J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school, and membership with at least one state bar
Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
3+ years of experience as a patent attorney
Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Electrical Engineering or physics, preferably with a strong technical background involving integrated circuits, semiconductor device physics, and semiconductor manufacturing technologies
Fluency in written and spoken English
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a continued focus on the automotive and industrial end-markets, onsemi is accelerating change and driving disruptive innovation towards a sustainable ecosystem in high-growth megatrends such as vehicle electrification, advanced safety, alternative energy and factory automation. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. Today, the industrial and automotive end-markets are responsible for two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions, providing an immense opportunity for onsemi to do its part in achieving a net-zero economy with its intelligent power and sensing technologies. Climate change presents not only a risk to the environment, but also opportunities for innovative business solutions, and onsemi is committed to applying its research and design expertise and adapting its own operations to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.

Apply online at:
https://bit.ly/3C5z9Jk

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Denver, Colorado

September 13, 2021- US - Southwest, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking an associate with two to three years of experience and a technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field and an interest for patent prosecution involving complex software systems. Successful candidates may be based in Seattle, Salt Lake City, or Denver, and a demonstrated commitment to one of these locations is preferred. You will join an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff servicing a wide array of clients – from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startup companies. You will have responsibility for an active docket of patent prosecution matters – from drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign patent prosecution. You will have the opportunity to counsel clients on patent strategy, and gain exposure to conducting searches and preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions. In our general practice firm, there are also opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices.

Patent Attorney – Corporation – Carlsbad, CA

September 13, 2021- US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Viasat, Inc, an American communications company based in Carlsbad, California, is seeking a patent attorney.

Patent Agent – Corporation – Carlsbad, CA

September 13, 2021- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Prosecution

Viasat, Inc, an American communications company based in Carlsbad, California, is seeking a patent agent.

Director, Intellectual Property (Biotech) – Small Corporation – Cambridge, MA

September 11, 2021- US - Northeast, Tech - Biotech

Tango is an oncology biotechnology company focused on exploiting synthetic lethal interactions to discover and develop new breakthrough cancer therapies.

Our discovery efforts begin and end with patients. We have inverted the traditional discovery paradigm with our target discovery platform, where the discovery of novel targets and the associated patient selection strategy are integrated into a single experimental design. Our platform uses cutting-edge CRISPR technologies to identify novel targets for genetically-defined groups of cancer patients. We leverage the principles of synthetic lethality to find novel dependencies in cancer cells and identify the relevant drug targets. As we advance our molecules into the clinic, our trials will enroll the patients most likely to benefit from our new treatments as identified in the target discovery process, thereby enabling greater speed, success, and impact for those patients.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Director of Intellectual Property will help to structure, build and oversee Tango’s intellectual property portfolio through the planning, establishment and implementation of the patent and intellectual property strategy. Specifically, this role will lead all IP initiatives in connection with Tango’s growing pre-clinical pipeline and will manage all facets of IP through the various stages of product development: discovery, pre-clinical, clinical trials, regulatory approval and commercialization, as well as product life cycle management. In addition, the role will include defense of third-party claims and assertion of intellectual property rights against third-parties. This position has functional responsibilities for: preparing, filing, prosecution, maintenance and protection of patents; maintaining and tracking regulatory exclusivities for each product (and pruning the IP portfolio as appropriate); performing Freedom to Operate analysis; handling trademark prosecution counseling and enforcement; overseeing IP litigation; providing support for R&D-related agreements and business development (M&A and licensing/development transactions) and other complicated contractual transactions. This role will work with external counsel in performing these functions. The individual in this role will collaborate with the discovery and development functions such as chemistry, CMC, and other teams at Tango. This position offers a broad range of responsibilities and significant growth opportunities in an exciting and growing company.

Job Responsibilities:

Create and execute global IP strategies for all of Tango’s current and future pipeline products
Provide IP counseling to in-house clients within discovery and development functions such as chemistry, CMC, and other functional areas through all phases of drug research, development and commercialization
Identify patentable inventions and advise business partners on proper documentation of all inventions to support patentability
Prepare patent applications (with the assistance of outside counsel) with a primary focus on composition of matter for synthetic lethal therapeutics and precision medicine synthetic therapeutics
Maintain prosecution docket of all U.S. and foreign patent applications, including post-grant practices as they may arise with prosecution.
Implement trade secret best practices in order to protect technology not subject to patent protection
Provide IP counseling to support product lifecycle planning and develop strategies for enhancing exclusivity
Support intellectual property-related transactional and litigation work

Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field and a JD are both required
A master’s degree or Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field is strongly preferred
Patent Attorney admitted to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office with at least 6 combined years of experience that includes working in both a law firm and small molecule pharma/biotechnology company
Experience developing global IP strategy is required, with the objective of supporting the development of a comprehensive commercial strategy to protect product exclusivity rights
Must have direct experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting or directing Freedom to Operate analyses
Ability to counsel in-house clients on complex IP issues and potential implications to current or future business strategies within the field of synthetic lethal therapeutics and precision medicine synthetic therapeutics is required
Experience with post-grant proceedings (IPRs, reexaminations, and oppositions) is preferred
Experience with ex-US (including Europe and Japan) patent filing and prosecution is preferred
Experience with trademark and trade secret protections is preferred
Licensing and technology transactional experience (including with co-development, co-commercialization and/or distribution agreements) is preferred
Previous involvement with due diligence in connection with licensing, collaboration, development and M&A transactions is preferred
Ability to work independently and within a team environment is important
Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and flexibly in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Developed sense of judgment, risk management skills and ability to balance legal matters involving multiple stakeholders and various priorities; ability to balance regulatory obligations and reputational risks in an objective, practical way
Ability to concisely, succinctly and clearly communicate complex IP concepts and strategy to stakeholders with limited exposure to IP concepts

Apply online at:

https://boards.greenhouse.io/tangotherapeutics/jobs/4675416003

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cambridge, MA

Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; or Mt. View‎, CA

September 10, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. is seeking an EE or CS Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent to work in Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; or Mt. View‎, CA.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va. or Telecommute

September 10, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

MH2 Technology Law Group, LLP is looking for local or remote, full-time patent professional to prepare and prosecute patent applications, draft opinions, and provide IP counseling for our clients, which include many Fortune 500 companies.
MH2 currently seeks a patent attorney with a background and degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting applications for mechanical and electro-mechanical inventions.
At least five years of recent patent drafting and prosecution experience is required. Experience related to patent clearance, validity, and infringement opinions is a plus. Patent examiner experience or prior job experience as an engineer is also a plus. Must be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly and need minimal training.

Patent Agent / Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, PA

September 9, 2021- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC is seeking a patent agent / patent attorney to work in their Pittsburgh, PA offices.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Dallas, TX

September 4, 2021- US - Southwest, Work - Patent Litigation

Carter Arnett PLLC is seeking a patent litigation associate to work in Dallas, TX.

Technology Transactions Associate – Law Firm – Location Flexible

September 4, 2021Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Paul Hastings’ growing technology transactions practice is seeking a 2nd-4th year associate. Candidates may sit in the Palo Alto or San Diego office. This position will support the team on a broad range of transactions and provide experience drafting varied commercial and technology agreements. The position includes exposure to a wide range of industries and supports deals firm-wide, and will include close mentoring by senior level attorneys and partners. Outstanding academic credentials required. Technology transactions or IP/patent experience and a degree in technology, computer science, or engineering is preferred.

Patent Agent or Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

September 3, 2021- US - Southwest, Tech - Electrical

Dorsey & Whitney is a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare; and technology.

Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with one to five years of patent prosecution experience to be located in our Salt Lake City office. Patent bar-eligible candidates with the right technology background and writing experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding and writing about mechanical systems, materials, consumer electronics, and the outdoor industry. All relevant technical backgrounds will be considered. Strong academic credentials and USPTO admission or eligibility are required.

In this role you will:

Conduct inventor interviews in preparation for drafting original patent applications.
Draft patent applications and prosecute patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) and foreign jurisdictions via communications with local counsel.
Prepare office action responses for local and international patent applications.
File documents with the USPTO when required.
Support patent litigation and perform due diligence on a per case basis.
Perform patent searches, analyze invention disclosures, scientific or technical documents, and review issued patents in order to evaluate patent specific issues such as patentability and validity.
Conduct freedom to operate searches, competitive landscape searches, and review prior art.
Manage a U.S. and foreign patent prosecution docket such that deadlines are met.
Conduct interviews with examiners at the USPTO.
Work closely with our collaborative team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure excellence in client service at all times.

What we’re looking for:

One to five years of agent/advisor experience.
At least a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
Strong academic performance.
USPTO admission is preferred.

We are looking for the right person, not just the right resume or experience level. Collegiality and teamwork are highly valued, and broad skills and curiosity can be as important as a specific technical degree.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey participates in E-Verify.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. If a disability affects your ability to apply using our online system, please call 612-492-5178 to discuss reasonable accommodations in connection with your application. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners; a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave, paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more! (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria).

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

How to Apply: Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. If a disability affects your ability to apply using our online system, please call 612-492-5178 to discuss reasonable accommodations in connection with your application. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Intellectual Property Administrator – Law Firm – Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Waukesha, WI; Chicago, IL

September 2, 2021- US - Midwest, Work - Admin, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Administrator for our Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha (WI) or Chicago (IL) offices. This role will be responsible for managing the day to day prosecution of domestic and foreign trademark and copyright applications. This includes all aspects of trademark searching, clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.

Semiconductor Associate Attorney, Patent Agent, or Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Washington, DC (remote considered)

September 2, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a large law firm, is seeking a semiconductor associate attorney, patent agent, or technical specialist to work in their Washington, DC offices.

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Multiple U.S. Locations

August 27, 2021Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Intellectual Property

Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-5 years' experience to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group. Ideal candidate must have an electrical engineering or computer science degree and experience in drafting patent applications in the AI and machine learning space. The ideal candidate will also have experience with providing technical litigation support, such as preparing invalidity contentions and charts and preparing infringement contentions and charts. Candidate will have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude and the ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. USPTO admission required along with Pennsylvania, California, and/or District of Columbia bar admission. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, DC

August 27, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Washington D.C. office of McDermott Will & Emery is seeking a USPTO registered Patent Agent to join our growing Intellectual Property Practice Group.