IP Secretary – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

July 21, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jefferson IP Law, a fifteen patent lawyer/patent agent law firm, is seeking a full time paralegal/legal assistant to work directly with senior partners and international clients in intellectual property matters. College degree, outstanding academic achievement, attention to details, highly-organized, analytical skills, strong writing and proofreading skills, and the ability to work independently are a must.
Experience is preferred but open to entry-level recent college graduates. Qualified candidates may send a cover letter and resume. Please do not respond if you are a third party. Thanks!

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Las Vegas, Nev.

July 20, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Enjoy world-class entertainment and outdoor recreation in Las Vegas, NV. Weide & Miller, Ltd., a full service IP firm, seeks an associate patent attorney. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience, an EE, CS or ME degree, and a desire to engage in patent prosecution, opinion preparation, searching/clearances. Ideal candidates would also be willing to have a portion of their practice include litigation, enforcement, licensing, and drafting related agreements in all areas of intellectual property. Weide & Miller focuses on high quality work product and client service in a small firm environment.

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

July 20, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

dority Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with two to four years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. 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 Practitioner (CS, EE, CE, Physics) – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

July 19, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilliam IP is a small, growing firm that strives for excellence in our patent practice. We want someone who has a strong interest in technology, who is self-motivated to maintain knowledge of IP related cases, and who has a desire to learn. We are not interested in someone who wants to stamp out work for high billings. We develop long term relations for our clients instead of easy profits. There is no easy if you do this work properly.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

July 18, 2017- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

reichel Reichel Stohry LLP is seeking an experienced and motivated patent attorney to handle overflow patent preparation and prosecution work and to take active steps to grow the firm’s intellectual property practice. The position could be part-time or full-time, depending on how the needs of the candidate align with the needs of the firm. Telecommuting is an option, but a physical presence in Indianapolis is preferred. This is a great opportunity for an experienced attorney interested in growing his or her practice, or a motivated attorney with some prior experience in patent law seeking to develop his or her legal skill sets.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Maplewood, Minn.

July 18, 2017- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other

At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $30 billion in sales, our 90,000 employees connect with customers all around the world.

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas.
Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:
3M is seeking a Patent Agent in the Office of Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel, located at its global headquarters in Maplewood, Minnesota. At 3M, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Here, you go.

Job Summary:
The Patent Agent hired into this opportunity, will represent one or more divisions within 3M’s Electronics and Energy Business Group (EEBG).

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Prepare and prosecute physics and optics-related patent applications in the U.S. and globally.

Represent 3M’s interests in patent office procedures in the U.S and globally.
Act as a direct contact for and interact with U.S. and global inventors, lab managers, patent attorneys, patent liaison, and outside patent counsel.
Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Registered to Practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Minimum of one (1) year law firm and/or in-house patent preparation and prosecution experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics or Optics from an accredited institution
Experience in Physics and/or Optics
Strong academic credentials
At least three (3) years law firm and/or in-house patent preparation and prosecution experience
Highly effective and persuasive written and verbal communications skills
Results-orientated approach; personal and organizational accountability; and a collegial work style
High energy and a dedication to responsive client service
Uncompromising honesty and integrity

Location: Maplewood, Minnesota
Travel: May include up to 10% of domestic/international travel
Relocation: Is authorized

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNewsroom.

3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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Contact
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Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Maplewood, Minnesota

Associate – Law Firm – Gainesville, Fla.

July 18, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Patent-Arts, PLLC, a unique boutique IP firm located in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking an EE Patent Attorney or Agent to complement strong life sciences capabilities in the firm and help grow the business.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Gainesville, Fl.

July 17, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Eisenschenk logo seeks a highly qualified individual to prepare, draft, and prosecute patent applications relating to chemical inventions. This individual will also counsel clients and prepare Opinions. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry.

Associate Attorney, IP Litigation – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

July 14, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

perkins The Denver office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate attorney (law school class of 2014, 2015, or 2016) to join its nationally-ranked Patent Litigation group. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, a willingness and ability to master complex technologies, strong writing skills, and at least one year of patent litigation experience. Candidates with a technical background are preferred, although other backgrounds will be considered. Please access the link below to submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, undergraduate/graduate transcript, and writing sample.

Associate / Counsel – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 12, 2017- US - Northeast, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur PLLC, a biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, is looking for an associate or counsel with at least 5 years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling, including management of world-wide patent portfolios. Successful candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. An advanced degree in a life science discipline is strongly preferred. We will consider candidates for both part-time and full-time positions, as well as candidates with significantly more experience. This attorney will support partners in multiple locations and must be comfortable working independently.

Director of Patent Research – Other – Washington, D.C. / Telecommute Possible

July 12, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical

unified Unified Patents is seeking a Director of Patent Research. This position is for a passionate and independent professional who is interested in developing a new business line at Unified Patents to complement our existing ones. The candidate must be client facing, and have extensive experience doing their own patent analysis, not outsourcing.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

July 12, 2017- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

oliff Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina, and St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields (background in Optics is a plus). Applicants should have at least two years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm, and experience drafting patent applications is preferred. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Associate / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

July 12, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

oliff Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields (background in Optics is a plus). Applicants should have at least two years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm, and experience drafting patent applications is preferred. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package. At least 1 year of Drafting Applications and 2 years of Patent Prosecution required. USPTO Registration number is required.

Virtual Patent / Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location

July 12, 2017Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Grossman, Tucker, Perreault & Pfleger, PLLC is seeking a VIRTUAL PATENT ASSOCIATE/AGENT – Electrical, Computer Science or Software. Work virtually from anywhere. Grossman, Tucker, Perreault & Pfleger, PLLC seeks a patent attorney associate/agent to join our growing practice. We are seeking a bright, self-motivated patent attorney with at least 3-5 years experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical/computer/software fields. We emphasize contact and training with partners, and a firm culture which promotes a balanced lifestyle, in addition to an excellent compensation package. Industry experience is preferred.

Patent Attorney (E.E.) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 11, 2017- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

holland Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent attorneys with 1-4 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice. We represent some of the largest and most innovative technology companies in the world, and have a unique, collaborative environment focused on excellence, teamwork, and work/life balance.

Patent Prosecution Agents or Engineers (M.E.) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 11, 2017- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking Mechanical Engineering Patent Agents or Engineers to work as technical specialists in Milwaukee, Waukesha, or Madison, WI. ***2+ years of patent prosecution experience are required.*** Relocation assistance may be available.

Patent Prosecution Associate (M.E.) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 11, 2017- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associates for Milwaukee, Waukesha, or Madison, WI. ***2+ years of patent prosecution experience are required.*** Relocation assistance may be available.

E.E. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

July 8, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Christopher & Weisberg, PA is seeking a patent attorney for patent preparation and prosecution for electrical, mechanical and communications technologies. 2+ years of experience preferred. BSEE required and MS and/or industry experience preferred. Pleasant South Florida work environment.

Director, Patent Portfolio Development – Other – India

July 8, 2017- Asia, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Position: Director, Patent Portfolio Development
Location: Bangalore, India
Employer: Clairvolex (India)
Industry: Intellectual Property and IP Asset Management
Reports to: Associate Vice President, Portfolio Development

Primer: 18-24 months of work assignment in India, after which the individual may relocate to one of Clairvolex’s US offices in Silicon Valley, Seattle, Salt Lake City or Philadelphia.

Overall Role Responsibilities:

Responsible for IPAM – Enterprise program:

Lead, manage and train teams of patent engineers to build patent portfolios for large enterprise customers.
Hands-on work profile, whereby the person is expected to work closely with patent engineers to prepare response to office actions from USTPO, EPO, JPO, SIPO, KIPO and IPO.
Function as a mentor and guide, individually and collectively to the team.
The Director, Patent Portfolio Development is expected to write specific office action responses and demonstrate the art and craft of patent prosecution to the team. (the drafting craft, the choice of words, sentences, crisp language, the legal brevity in distinguishing prior art references, how legal training, and legal methods reflect in the draft, the deep technical understanding of the claimed invention, the up to date familiarity with case law, the methods of citing precedents to substantiate arguments, and finally the experience in complying with the formal requirements of getting a patent application in condition for allowance).

Responsible to support IPAM – Elements program:

Director, Patent Portfolio Development must demonstrate effective patent drafting and prosecution capabilities in the team by honing their language, technical, and legal skills.
The training must inculcate the use of legal precedents and a deep technical understanding of the claimed subject matter to substantiate arguments during patent prosecution.
Drafting patent applications, developing well-crafted claim set that conforms to US, EP patent legal and procedural standards, interviewing inventors, reviewing invention disclosure statements, drafting provisional specifications, overseeing draftsmen developing drawing figures, developing Industry-customer-technology specific IP strategies, and helping Elements Customers (primary interface will be CTO, Head of Engineering) execute the IP strategies.
Team Leadership: This is primarily a team leadership role. The Director, Patent Portfolio Development, will lead an initial team of about 5 patent engineers and will be responsible for work product quality of patent application drafts and office action response drafts of the team. The Director will also be responsible for meeting all associated deadlines.
Coordination: The Director, Patent Portfolio Development, will work with and coordinate all activities of patent portfolio development within the team and with paralegal teams. In addition, the Director will liaise with customer-specific Program Management Office to manage and exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications:

Educational qualifications: Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from a reputed law school. Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in EE, CS, Physics, or similar field.

Experience: At least 4 years of experience at an IP law firm or in the patent practice of a general law firm. Needs to have handled a large volume of patent preparation and prosecution in the fields of telecommunications, software, semi-conductors, microprocessors, and electrical engineering.

Specific Task Responsibilities:

Asset Management
1. Oversee all prosecution functions for multiple clients, totaling over 1,000 assets.
2. Oversee team functions, including patent engineer functions (patent application preparation and prosecution) as well as paralegal functions (docketing, IDS management, invoice processing, and form preparation).
3. Ensure flawless delivery of work product
4. Attend governance calls
Support Program Management Office -- Candidate will work closely with Program Management Office to provide
1. Customer-specific strategy and articulation;
2. Customer-specific portfolio guidance and process development;
3. Timely delivery of all work; and
4. Communication and governance of outside counsel relationships.
Quality Control -- Candidate will be responsible to:
1. Ensure all work is delivered at the highest levels of quality;
2. Provide specific feedback and mentor-ship to patent engineers; and
3. When necessary, candidate will need to participate in drafting applications and/or office action responses.
Training -- Candidate will be responsible to
1. Provide on-going training and assistance to team members for patent prosecution in US and foreign jurisdictions;
2. Develop training materials to train patent engineers; and
3. Provide training and support to paralegal team

Contact
To apply, please email abha.jaiswal@clairvolex.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Bengaluru, India

Intellectual Property Associate / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga. or Austin, Texas

June 30, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Intellectual Property group of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking a patent agent or a second to fifth year associate with substantial experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Excellent academics are required. Candidate must be a member of the Patent Bar and have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. Relevant technological experience with semiconductor processes and packaging, wireless (preferably with 802.11) communications, consumer products, software, cloud computing, network technologies, wireless technologies, wireless communications, and/or consumer electronics is preferred.