Who we are:

We are a fully distributed company with a culture that promotes a high degree of autonomy, work ownership, and quality at every step. You work where, when, and how you want – with others who have a deep passion for technology. We are engineers and scientists first.

What you’ll do:

You will drive all strategic and applied aspects of patent portfolio management. Working closely with each client’s business, legal, technical and management teams, you will lead the client’s patent strategy and portfolio development efforts, including assessing the commercial and strategic value of the patent portfolio, identifying and capturing opportunities, preparing applications, and guiding patent prosecution. The role requires a thorough understanding of each client’s business strategy and technology, financial capabilities, current and future business opportunities, and competitive patent landscape.

Who you are:

• Registered USPTO Patent agent with a background in bioengineering, engineering, software, biotechnology, or related technical discipline. A Master’s degree, Ph.D., and/or J.D. is preferable.
• 2+ years as an experienced patent strategist who is technically skilled and comfortable drafting and reviewing utility and design patent applications in the fast-paced startup world. You should be able to share multiple office action responses that resulted in issued patents and provide patent numbers for multiple issued patents that were 100% drafted by you.
• Experience performing patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis.
• Experience tracking and maintaining multiple clients’ patent portfolios in different subject matter areas, monitoring portfolios with docketing systems, and providing regular updates to clients.
• Ability to review and analyze technically complex documents, including scientific papers, patents, and technical specifications.
• Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills.
• Team player with proven ability to work with dynamic and diverse groups of engineers, inventors, and business and strategy teams
• Can self-direct, manage, and motivate. Takes personal ownership and responsibility for driving results and achieving milestones.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Opportunity:

This will begin as fully remote, part-time role with very infrequent travel. We are going through a massive growth stage, sparked only by client love and referrals. There’s significant potential for this to evolve into a full time role for the right person and a potential partnership track for the really right person.

Contact
Apply online at the following link: https://aurora-consulting.breezy.hr/p/dff572088ca2-patent-strategy-specialist. In your cover letter, please reference: two Google Patents links to issued patents that were 100% drafted by you and two office action responses that resulted in issued patents.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote (Telecommute)

Patent agent candidates should have at least 1 year of exp. preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the area of “wireless communications” and be familiar with 4G/5G standards. Technical writer candidates should have an advanced degree in EE and significant exp. preparing technical documents describing wireless communication systems and/or standards. Industry work experience in the area of wireless communications and fluency in speaking, reading and writing Mandarin is a plus.

Ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, fluency in Mandarin, significant experience preparing patent applications or technical documents concerning wireless communications, ability to effectively communicate with clients and inventors, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. Candidate will also need to produce at least 3 writing samples of published applications or technical documents directed to wireless communications. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria should not apply. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Contact
Apply online via the following link: https://www.duanemorris.com/ site/careers.html#tab_ CurrentOpportunities.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Diego, California

The editor will:

• Develop, write, and edit internally-developed and contributed Practical Law Global know-how and current awareness resources (including practice guidance notes, standard documents, checklists and legal updates) for practicing attorney-subscribers primarily in the area of international/cross-border intellectual property matters, including:
  • Patents;
  • Trademarks;
  • Copyright and database law;
  • Trade secrets and confidentiality;
  • Cross-border IP and technology licensing and other transactions.
    Establish and maintain a large network of US and foreign external law firm contributors.
• Help set the strategic direction and drive the content plan for Practical Law Global resources to meet the practice needs of lawyers working on international/cross-border transactions.
• Collaborate with other Practical Law IP&T editors (in the US, UK, Canada and Australia), editors from Practical Law’s Global/Cross-border Team, Practical Law’s Law Department Team, and other Practical Law services on Global content planning and priorities, resource production and peer review.
• Develop relationships with lawyers in private practice and in-house counsel and industry groups to ensure that the content is topical and meets their needs.
  Organize and conduct webinars on cross-border transactions and other Global topics.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have at least the following skills and experience:

• At least eight (8) years’ experience working as an IP lawyer at a law firm or as in-house counsel with in-depth international/cross-border IP work experience.
  Significant and broad expertise and practice experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • International patent counseling, prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement, and administrative proceedings, including managing local counsel in key foreign jurisdictions.
  • International trademark counseling, clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement, and administrative proceedings, including supervising local counsel in key foreign jurisdictions.
  • Cross-border IP licensing and technology transactions.
• A good understanding of the needs and priorities of both law firm attorneys and in-house counsel.
• Enthusiasm and ambition, with a desire to improve the efficiency of legal services.
• A passion for writing and strong editing skills, including:
  • very close attention to detail;
  • excellent command of grammar, punctuation, and plain English;
    strong technical drafting skills; and
  • the ability to write about complex legal issues clearly and simply.
• Self-motivated with excellent management and organizational skills to effectively track productivity and ensure product development milestones are met.
• Ability to constantly collaborate with and support team members.

Candidates selected for a second interview will be required to submit a writing sample.

At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With more than 25,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us. To learn more about what we offer, please visit thomsonreuters.com/careers.

Contact
Apply online via the following link: https://bit.ly/31rjVNE.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Telecommute or at a Thomson Reuters office location

What You Will Do: Lead Whirlpool on intellectual property issues involving patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and proprietary information. A Senior Counsel in the Patent Team is expected to bring both leadership and expertise to the area of patents and product leadership both to internal clients as well as to the law department as a whole. Specifically, you will be able to ensure Whirlpool’s unique and compelling innovations are a core driver of Whirlpool’s success in product leadership. Specific responsibilities 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; and drafting and assisting in the negotiation and administration of intellectual property related contracts

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’s Degree
• Approximately 10+ years of legal experience as an attorney
• 8 to 12 years of relevant practice experience, including working knowledge in multiple substantive legal practice areas

Preferred Requirements:

• Technical Bachelor Degree, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering or related field
• Experience in patent preparation, prosecution, IP transactions (e.g., development and licensing agreements), product clearance, and patent litigation is strongly preferred
• 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
• This position requires execution of Whirlpool’s Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement
• Demonstrated commitment to quality (substantive and service delivery)
• Broad perspective and appreciation of total situation
• Demonstrated ability to: be highly productive; recognize and cut to core of legal issues; provide practical, business-oriented approach to problem solving
• Knows how to get projects done and who to involve
• Experience, bearing and demeanor instills confidence in peers and clients
• Functions as a “team player”
• Demonstrated good communication skills (up, down and across)
• Requires extremely limited supervision, nominally reports to Group Counsel, Patent Counsel, or Associate General Counsel mentor

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
Submit your resume online: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=35272&company=whirlpoolc&username=.

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

The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering, and possess strong writing skills.  Former USPTO experience is a plus.

Primary responsibilities for this position will include all aspects of preparing and prosecuting patent applications across a variety of technology areas.

Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. has been a leader in the intellectual property law field for over 95 years.  We offer a competitive benefits package and a relaxed work environment, with no billable hour requirement.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Contact
Apply on-line by e-mailing your cover letter, resume, and writing sample (published patent application and/or Office action response) to: recruiting@wenderoth.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, DC

The firm is seeking a US Patent Attorney to join its growing team. This is a contract position for a Ph.D. with pharma and bio-tech background.  Although a patent attorney is preferred, qualified patent agents will also be considered.

Contact
Email zeev@freship.com. Please include a CV and a cover letter that refers to credentials and pharma experience. If possible, please include expected hourly rate for contract work and availability.

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