Sheridan Ross P.C. is seeking a legal assistant with 5 or more years of heavy litigation practice, including experience in federal and appellate courts. Intellectual Property experience preferred, but not a requirement. This is an opportunity to perform paralegal-type tasks in addition to required, daily administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and word processing skills, and be proficient at using standard software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, time entry programs, etc.). Candidates should be well versed in electronically filing in federal court (e.g., using PACER) and have experience handling electronic and written document discovery as well as case docketing needs. Trial experience preferred.
Design Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations
Lee & Hayes is seeking a Patent Attorney with design patent experience for our Spokane, Seattle, Austin, Atlanta, DC, or Rochester offices. The firm’s design practice includes strategic procurement and enforcement of design rights for some of the world’s largest, most innovative, and well-known organizations. We consult as experts in design patent law, developing strategies for our clients to protect the ornamental characteristics of their innovations, whether that includes electronic devices, vehicles, graphical user interfaces, or apparel.
Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Houston, Texas
Blank Rome is seeking a Patent Agent to support the Firm’s patent prosecution practice, leveraging technical expertise to assist the Firm’s clients in protecting their technology with patents. The Patent Agent will work under the supervision of a licensed patent attorney to draft patent applications and prosecute applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This role supports client innovation efforts through active participation in the preparation of patent specifications, including drafting of claims. The Patent Agent assists attorneys in the writing of scientific and technical documents clearly and concisely, conducting legal and technical research using all available resources in support of various patent-related matters.
Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif. or Washington, D.C.
Arent Fox LLP has an open position for a patent attorney or patent agent with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution for their Los Angeles, CA or Washington, DC office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with telecommunication and/or circuit transistor technologies is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills, excellent academic credentials, and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. This is a non-partnership track position.
Patent Agent – Other – Arlington, Va.
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C., a leading Washington, D.C. area intellectual property law firm, seeks a detail-oriented patent agent with experience preparing and prosecuting mechanical-related patent applications to work in its Arlington, VA office.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Telecommute
Guntin & Gust is seeking Patent Attorneys. Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 4-7+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution of US matters is required. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Telecommunications and/or actual engineering experience is a plus. A book of business is also a plus.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – San Jose, Calif. or Telecommute
Invoke IP PC is seeking a patent attorney or agent. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications for innovative Fortune 50 companies, and a few exciting startups. Highly competitive pay based on billed hours that matches big law salary, while providing flexibility with no minimum billable hours.
IP Patent Associate / Agent – Large Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.
Nexsen Pruet is seeking a highly motivated Patent Associate/Agent to join its growing Intellectual Property Practice Group in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Electrical Engineer/Computer Science Associate – Large Law Firm – Anaheim and Los Angeles, Calif.
KPPB LLP, a dynamic IP boutique, is looking for an EE/CS associate with a strong background in digital signal and image processing, data science, natural language processing, machine learning and/or web application development to work on technically challenging IP matters for a clientele of venture backed startup companies. KPPB’s strength is that we are a team of passionate professionals with expertise across all stages of the IP life cycle, producing legal work of the highest standard. We offer a relaxed and flexible work environment with direct client exposure, ideal for someone looking to build a career in private practice while enjoying living and not just working in Southern California. In joining our team, you will work with people who love what they do and are driven to learn from each other, our clients, and our colleagues throughout the world. Our casual office environment is comfortable and adaptable. If you think this is the job for you, we welcome your application. A strong candidate will have expertise in video encoding and image processing, the ability to comprehend C/C++, and community involvement.
Material Science Associate – Large Law Firm – Anaheim and Los Angeles, Calif.
KPPB LLP, a dynamic IP boutique, is looking for associate candidates with a strong background in science to work on technically challenging patent prosecution for a clientele of leading edge venture backed start-up companies and universities. KPPB’s strength is that we are a team of passionate professionals with expertise across all stages of the IP life cycle, producing legal work of the highest standard. We offer a relaxed and flexible work environment with direct client exposure, ideal for someone looking to build a career in private practice while enjoying living and not just working in Southern California. In joining our team, you will work with people who love what they do and are driven to learn from each other, our clients, and our colleagues throughout the world. Our casual office environment is comfortable and adaptable. If you think this is the job for you, we welcome your application. A strong candidate will have credentials and expertise in physics, chemistry/chemical engineering and/or materials science, and have a high comfort level handling cases in a diverse range of technologies within the natural sciences.
Technology Specialist or Patent Agent – Small Law Firm – Telecommute
DiBerardino McGovern IP Group (DMIP Group) is seeking a Technology Specialist or Patent Agent. Strong academic credentials and at least a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Applicants with a graduate degree in engineering or a hard science and academic or professional experience with optical systems are preferred. Candidates should enjoy writing and must have strong writing skills. Applicants must have a strong work ethic and a desire to be part of a virtual law practice, be professional and proactive, be detail oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines and set priorities.
Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Concord, Mass. / Boston, Mass.
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds, an intellectual property boutique with offices in Boston and Concord, Massachusetts, has an immediate need for a Patent Attorney with a specialty in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, and have the necessary skills to work on matters in most areas of electrical engineering. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required. Experience with optics, signal processing, and/or computer networking is a plus.
Program Manager, Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Law – Notre Dame Law School – Notre Dame, Ind.
Notre Dame Law School is seeking a Program Director as part of a major investment in its Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Law. The Program has grown considerably over the past decade—with new faculty, a new Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship Clinic, greatly expanded course offerings, high-level conferences and other events, and tremendous student success. The University has also made substantial investments in innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities, and it is in the early phases of building a distinctive, University-wide interdisciplinary program on technology ethics. The Law School is poised to take the next step in building its reputation in this important area, and a dynamic Program Director will be central to this effort.
Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Des Moines, Iowa
Intoxalock is seeking a Patent Counsel to work in its Des Moines, Iowa, offices. This senior position has responsibility for (i) counseling all levels of the company’s management, business and technical personnel regarding patent and trade secret strategies and risks, (ii) continually assess the technology needs of the company from an IP perspective, (iii) conducting freedom to operate assessments in support of new product launches, (iv) managing overflow patent work with outside counsel, (v) providing due diligence, patent enforcement and transactional support to business acquisitions and assets, and (vi) developing and implementing a strategic strategy to identify, assess and acquire attractive targets to grow the company intellectual property portfolio.
Trademark/Copyright Staff Attorney – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.
The Los Angeles office of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking a highly qualified staff attorney with at least four to seven years of relevant experience to join our high-profile and fast-paced IP protection and enforcement practice. More-senior candidates are welcome to apply.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations
Snell & Wilmer’s Intellectual Property Group seeks to hire a patent attorney/agent with a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry with at least one year of experience in patent prosecution and counseling. The successful candidate will work with our growing Life Sciences department and others in our Intellectual Property Group and will have opportunities to help develop business. Arizona Bar or willingness to become admitted to the Arizona Bar (including through reciprocity or on motion) and USPTO admission required. Additional Snell & Wilmer locations can be considered commensurate with experience, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Denver and Salt Lake City, with similar bar admission in the corresponding state also required.
Patent Litigation Counsel – Small Corporation – Boston, Mass.
Blackbird Technologies, a company formed over five years ago by partners of AmLaw20 law firms, is looking for experienced mid to senior level associates with at least three years of patent litigation experience, who can handle most day-to-day case demands autonomously. Rare opportunity for substantive courtroom experience in an entrepreneurial environment. Should have experience with patent litigation concerning engineering and/or computer science disciplines.
Senior Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Washington, D.C.
Unified Patents seeks two qualified patent lawyers with post-grant experience to join its growing legal team. Applicants must have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) working on post-grant petitions (IPR, PGR, and CBM), reexaminations, or other administrative drafting and litigation experience.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Flexible Location
G&G is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys with a background in Electrical or Computer Engineering. G&G provides a unique work environment that stands out from other firms. It is the firm’s view that broadening the subject matter expertise of all attorneys provides the best opportunity for growth for the attorney and the firm. Consequently, attorneys are given an opportunity to work across all clients of the firm to gain expertise in multiple subject areas such as landline and cellular communications, terrestrial and satellite communications, smart cars, data mining, waveguide communications, RF interference mitigation, RF tuning, gaming technologies, medical devices, advertising engines, magnetic resonant imaging, nanotechnology, and other advanced technology areas. Also, the firm periodically employs a process to balance attorney dockets so that all attorneys are assigned matters they can work on a daily basis without concern that their dockets will run low at any time during a calendar year.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations
Cantor Colburn LLP, a law firm with a national intellectual property practice, seeks a patent attorney or Patent Agent with a degree in chemical engineering to work in any of the firm’s five offices: Hartford, Connecticut; Alexandria, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; and Troy, Michigan. Remote work will also be considered.