Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

August 23, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with two to six years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related fields. Candidates can expect to work primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients. The firm’s practice is global in nature, representing major companies in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, South America and in virtually every region of the United States.

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

August 23, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

MH2 Technology Law Group, LLP is looking for a local or remote, part-time patent professional with an electrical engineering background to prepare and prosecute patent applications, draft opinions, and provide IP counseling for our clients, which include many Fortune 500 companies.

Patent Agent / Associate Attorney – Large Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

August 15, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Other Patent

The Intellectual Property group in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Patent Agent (preferably) or Patent Associate Attorney with more than two years’ experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The position will require development of a broad IP practice and, while the position will focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the software and electrical arts, it will also include supporting clients on a wide variety of IP issues. Experience with cloud computing, cybersecurity, cryptography, and related areas are desirable.

Mid-Level Associate – Large Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

August 15, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Other Patent

The Patent Group in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine is seeking a patent attorney with at least three years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. An ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to work with clients of all sizes and in a variety of industries. A technical background in computer technology is required. Hands-on experience with a wide variety of clients (from startups to Fortune 500 companies) and also experience with a variety of technology areas such as mechanical devices, consumer products and designs is highly desirable. Technical experience with cloud computing, cryptography, information security, robotics or block chain would also be desirable. A small portable book of business would be welcome, but not required.

Patent Prosecutor – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

August 14, 2018- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cesari and McKenna, LLP is seeking an experienced attorney with a background in patent prosecution. The position is ideal for a candidate that is looking to develop and grow an existing practice in a boutique environment, among a supportive team. A degree in chemistry is required.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Updated)

August 10, 2018- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

OKADA PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE P.C. , a leading Japanese intellectual property law firm in Nagoya, Japan, seeks a US patent attorney or agent to fill a position which will be vacant. The position is for two days work per week except national holidays. Salary is negotiable based on experience. The successful candidate will work at our office in Nagoya, Japan.

Organic Chemistry Associate / Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

August 10, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Seed IP Law Group is looking for an associate or patent agent with a minimum of one year law firm experience including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, client counseling, and preparing opinions. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Organic Chemistry and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

August 4, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is seeking an entry level associate to join its Intellectual Property group in its Charlotte office. Candidate will practice in the areas of patent and trademark law, patent prosecution, licensing and litigation support.

Manager, Data Analytics – Other – San Francisco, Calif.

August 1, 2018- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

RPX Corporation is seeking a Manager, Data Analytics to work in its San Francisco offices. Among other things, this person will answer complex questions from RPX constituents, through data analysis and visualization, with awareness of the legal and business context motivating the question.

Responsibilities:

Generates and tests hypotheses to identify trends in IP markets
Performs self-directed analysis under limited supervision
Manages long-term research projects on intellectual property risk in new technologies
Maintains and improves existing data algorithms and models to include new variables and data sets
Performs ad hoc data analysis and reporting as requested
Consults closely with Client Services team to define high impact messaging to RPX clients and to produce customized presentations for high value clients

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from a well-regarded university with demonstrated strong academic performance. JD is highly preferred.

Requirements:

2-4 years of practice at a law firm doing litigation or IP-related transactional work is preferred, but applicants with work experience at a leading strategy consulting or financial services firm with a focus on patents and/or intellectual property markets should also apply. Skills and abilities
Strong quantitative analysis skills with an aptitude towards discovering insights, trends, and patterns with large datasets
Desire to influence business decisions through strategic and creative data analysis
Result-driven and service-minded with ability to develop and foster relationships with key partners internally and externally
Willingness to adapt to the many changing requirements/needs of a fast-growing, young company
Collaborative work ethic and willingness to work in a team-centric culture, often across geographic boundaries
Motivated, self-directed, and dedicated with a willingness to take on additional projects
Confident personality supported by disciplined, logical thinking and fact-based, documented conclusions and opinions
Ability to demonstrate good judgment
Highly organized and meticulous
Ability to track multiple projects on different timelines and deliver ahead of deadlines
Consistent track record of excellence, ownership, and accountability
Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills
Represents RPX in a manner consistent with its culture and values

Technical Skills:

Fluency in SQL-based querying required
Visualization technologies (e.g. Tableau, D3) preferred
Coding experience (e.g., Python, R, C++, Java) preferred

Contact
To apply, please email recruiting@rpxcorp.com. Or, for more details on the position, visit this link: https://www.rpxcorp.com/about-rpx/rpx-careers/?p=job%2FoxD47fw5.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Spokane, Wash.

August 1, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

SBMC is looking for smart, driven, and creative individuals to join our team of Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents to help serve our multiple Fortune 500 clients—leaders in the high-tech industry.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

July 29, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chernoff Vilhauer is seeking a Patent Attorney. Candidate must be USPTO licensed. We prefer at least 3 years of substantive experience drafting applications and office action responses. Technical background in metals, hydraulics, or electrical engineering preferred but not required.

Search Trainer – Small Corporation – Detroit, Mich.

July 29, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

CPA Global is seeking a Search Trainer who is responsible for content development, delivery of live and recorded training sessions, and achieving training department objectives for contractual and internal quality metrics. Leads training staff and supports quality assurance personnel to align training activities with business needs and deliverables. Provides training support for patent classification, Patent Cooperation Treaty examinations, and commercial searching. Leads and manages library team member.

Responsibilities:

Develop patent search and patent classification content.
Deliver live and recorded training sessions.
Utilize metrics to ensure alignment of training department functions and customer needs.
Monitor and schedule training workloads in addition to review and analysis of monthly quality reports to provide targeted training to employees in close coordination with the Director of Quality.
Responsible for coordination of training delivery based on quality review metrics.
Monitor quality and deliver targeted training as required by individual or group performance.
Work closely with India-based training team to support training of US and EMEA Commercial Search teams.
Collaborate with corporate management and foreign and domestic training teams to ensure consistent documentation and adherence to operational processes/procedures between delivery centers, including standard operating procedures, quality procedures, and training initiatives.
Continually review processes and procedures to recommend changes and improve efficiencies.
Responsible for training team members to ensure content development is delivered in a consistent and effective manner.
Plan and lead training activities for commercial and government search groups.
Responsible for the leadership, management and mentorship of team members.
Lead and support library team member in management of domain-specific database systems, contracts, IDs, vendor relationships.
Conduct performance reviews of direct reports and manage performance issues effectively including annual reviews.

Experience Required:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an engineering or science discipline and four or more years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of previous supervisory experience is required.
Advanced written, oral and verbal communication skills
One or more years of Patent search, examination, classification, or patent prosecution experience
Proven ability to teach, lead, mentor, manage and develop team members
Ability to obtain US Government public trust clearance within 30 days of hire
Strong decision-making skills with an ability to effectively prioritize and delegate work
Subject matter expert in patent search and classification
Must be a proactive, team-focused individual contributor and leader
Strong attention to detail
Brand champion who displays role model-level leadership qualities
Acts as a champion of the company and supports senior leadership decisions
Strong knowledge of patent law as well as search databases to support staff and client requests

Contact
To apply, please email us at: mfath@cpaglobal.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Detroit, Michigan

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

July 29, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is currently seeking resumes from patent attorneys or patent agents with an electrical/computer science background, by way of a technical degree or work experience, interested in joining our team.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

July 25, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity is looking for a remote, full-time, or reduced hours patent professionals to prepare and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Belmont, Calif.

July 17, 2018- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Regulatory

Volkswagen Group of America is seeking a Patent Attorney. Work on a wide range of intellectual property issues with the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property & Litigation on the implementation of patent administration process at VWGoA, with a focus on the development of a portfolio for innovations originating from VW’s Engineering Research Lab in Belmont, CA, and Engineering & Planning Center in Chattanooga, TN. The attorney will draft and prosecute patent portfolio applications relating to autonomous vehicle technology, mobile applications, connected cars and related future automotive technology. The attorney will work closely with engineers to help analyze the patentability of inventions, search for related inventions, prepare and help prosecute patent applications at the USPTO, aid in assessing infringement risks for new products and help guide the development of new products. The patent attorney will interact with the Patent Departments of AUDI AG, Porsche AG and Volkswagen AG for coordination of US activities to assist in implementing a VW Group-wide global patent strategy. The attorney will also review and assist in drafting non-disclosure, research, joint development, license and other agreements involving use, transfer and ownership of intellectual property.

Role Responsibilities

Draft patent applications and coordinate filings (as necessary with outside counsel) and interact with the patent departments for Volkswagen AG, AUDI AG and Porsche AG
Counsel engineers and other technical personnel regarding patentability, patent procedure, portfolio strategy and related issues and design and conduct on-site trainings for them
Help develop and implement strategy and procedures for patent management at VWGoA
Review projects for inventions or ideas for potential patent filings, including assist with prior art searches and preparation of invention disclosures
Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate reviews
Review and assist in the drafting of nondisclosure, research, license, and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property
Coordinate with financial and accounting departments in U.S. and Germany regarding billing and reimbursement issues, where applicable
Implement record-keeping and other appropriate administrative procedures to support patent strategy
Other patent-related support as directed by VWGoA OGC or by the patent departments of Volkswagen AG, AUDI AG or Porsche AG

Years of Experience

7-10 years of experience as a registered United States patent attorney, with an emphasis on current developments relating to electrical and telecommunications technologies deployed in passenger vehicles.

Education-Required

Juris doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field, with an excellent understanding of vehicle related technical subject matter
Registration Number to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office

Education-Desired

Post-graduate degree in electrical engineering
Technical expertise in electrical innovations deployed in vehicles

General Skills

Highly detail-oriented, efficient with time and priority management and strong organizational skills
Excellent decision making, problem solving skills, technically proficient
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Innovative, self-starter and highly independent
Strong inter-personal skills, ability to collaborate in a team environment on engineering topics

Specialized Skills-Required

Admitted to practice before the California Bar
Registered to practice at the United States Patent & Trademark Office
7-10 years of industry or law firm experience
Technical ability commensurate with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field, with an excellent understanding of vehicle related technical subject matter
Significant experience in drafting patent applications and prosecuting such applications with PTO
Verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving skills and ability to think analytically and conceptually
Resource management

Specialized Skills-Desired

Influencing and negotiation skills
Experience with an automotive company, supporting patent prosecution functions.
Integration skills – ability to join people, processes or systems
Experience mining innovations in a research and development organization to build IP portfolio assets
Proficient understanding of patent issues outside the United States

Work Flexibility

Travel approximately 35%

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Contact
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: Ellen.Catlett@vw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation

I.P. Counsel – Large Corporation – Framingham, Mass.

July 17, 2018- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation

Bose Corporation is looking to hire an intellectual property attorney to serve as a principal advisor for one or our key product divisions.

At Bose, we’ve spent more than 50 years finding new ways to bring quality audio products to people—in their homes, in automobiles, in airplanes, and just about anywhere else that there is a possibility to enjoy music. Our legendary Wave^® music system, SoundLink^® Mini Bluetooth speaker, or QuietComfort^® acoustic noise cancelling headphones may ring a bell with you. Bose relies on exceptional people to create and deliver those products to our customers.

Bose is about better sound, but better sound is just the beginning. We’re about inventing innovative technologies that truly benefit people, and creating a culture where innovation and teamwork are highly valued. Working at Bose, you’re encouraged to question conventional thinking in the relentless quest to create products and experiences that change people's lives. Our culture is as distinctive as our products. Join a company that operates globally, with a culture that embraces new ideas.

Requirements

Responsibilities for this position include:

Counseling the business and engineering leadership on IP strategy and risks.
Managing the patent portfolio for the business division
Managing patent litigation and pre-litigation work originating of the business unit and support litigation activity arises in other business unit.
Conducting infringement assessment of competitor systems.
Provide IP support in transactional matters for the business.
Identifying inventions originating in the business.
Running the business’s patent committee meetings.
Completing freedom to practice studies for the business.
Managing the business’s patent marking program.

Skills

In addition to these responsibilities, the IP attorney will supervise outside prosecution counsel and independently prepare and prosecute some US cases.

The attorney will split his or her time between Bose offices in Stow, Massachusetts and Framingham, Massachusetts.

Education Candidates must be a JD and registered to practice with the United State Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates must also have at least 4 years of experience as an intellectual property attorney. EE, ME, Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or Physics technical backgrounds are preferred.
attorney. EE, ME, Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or Physics technical backgrounds are preferred.

Contact
To apply, please email: staffing_operations@bose.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Framingham, Massachusetts

Commercial Product Manager – Large Corporation – Arlington, Va.

July 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation

Bloomberg BNA provides legal, tax and compliance professionals with critical information, practical guidance and workflow solutions. We leverage leading technology and a global network of experts to deliver a unique combination of news and authoritative analysis, comprehensive research solutions, innovative practice tools, and proprietary business data and analytics. Bloomberg BNA is an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P., the global business, financial information and news leader.

Bloomberg BNA seeks a Commercial Product Manager to develop, manage, and implement product updates and enhancements; act as subject-matter expert for assigned markets; and support new product development and strategic planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet with editors to remain abreast of product updates and developments. Train and updates sales, marketing, and customer service teams on product features and benefits.
Support field sales force for product-related questions.
Develop and communicate competitive intelligence, points of differentiation, and market segment positioning to sales, marketing, and editorial teams.
Lead virtual and in-person customer meetings to communicate features and benefits of the service.
Act as main point of contact for proposed product updates and enhancements. Facilitate management review of proposals for final approval.
Initiate and design project plans, processes, and schedule of approved product updates and enhancements to ensure effective implementation.
Facilitate supporting activities from other departments, such as customer communications via marketing and customer service and website updates via product development.
Ensure projects are completed according to schedule within designated financial parameters and with appropriate input from stakeholders.
Track and report the status of projects as well as related changes and developments. Review and assess completed projects and applies findings to process improvements.
Perform market and subscriber research for guidance in strategic planning, new product development, and evaluation of tactical programs.
Serve as principal resource for identifying contributed content and enlisting outside authors for such content for review by editorial team.
Detail project plans for new product launches and support marketing teams’ launch campaigns, including communications schedule and marketing promotions.
Lead marketing team efforts to launch new products.
Act as liaison and key point of contact with operations, customer service, and development teams to set up and launch new products.
Maintain competitive analysis for assigned product line(s). Complete periodic analysis of pricing, promotion, and positioning of competitors’ products to identify competitive threats and market opportunities. Identify points of differentiation for products vs. competitors’ and communicates to marketing and sales teams.
Manage product packaging to achieve brand consistency, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiencies.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

5+ years’ experience in developing, using, supporting, and/or selling IP products/services or related products and services
Experience working with field sales force and working in IP markets (Corporation, Law Firm, or IP Consulting) or provider of such products or services a plus
Experience developing, using, or supporting Web products strongly preferred
Experience in project management required
Significant knowledge of IP subject-matter, industry, markets, and customers
Ability to understand how IP professionals and attorneys do research and what research materials and tools are important to them
Ability to represent Bloomberg Law effectively in a variety of contexts, both inside and outside of the company
Ability to work effectively in an environment of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressure
Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in science or technical subjects; additional coursework in business and marketing or equivalent experience
JD or MBA degree preferred

Contact
To apply, please email: cgrayson@bloomberglaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Arlington, Virginia

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

July 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with two to six years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, chemical engineering, or chemistry. Candidates can expect to work primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients. The firm’s practice is global in nature, representing major companies in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, South America and in virtually every region of the United States.

Patent Attorney, Legal Counsel – Large Corporation – Charlotte, N.C.

July 6, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma

As a member of the Intellectual Property (IP) team of Sealed Air’s Global Legal Department, the primary purposes for this position are to proactively identify, acquire, and protect IP assets for the company; provide counseling, analysis, and opinions pertaining to IP issues associated with new and existing products; and increase IP awareness and knowledge within the company by engaging and educating company personnel in both formal and informal training sessions.

IP Patent Attorney / Agent (Organic Chemistry / Small Molecules) – Large Law Firm – Raleigh, N.C.

July 6, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an Organic Chemist to join one of our nationwide offices, with a preference for Raleigh. We will also consider Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Salt Lake City, or DC. Experienced Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents are eligible to apply.