Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco or Los Angeles, Calif.

October 27, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Arent Fox LLP is seeking a patent agent or staff attorney with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution for their San Francisco or Los Angeles office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with telecommunication, circuit transistor, and layout circuit 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.

IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va. or Burlington, Mass.

October 26, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorney for our Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston (Burlington, MA) offices.

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), computer engineering, electrical engineering or software for U.S. based clients, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Education Background:

The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields will be considered.

Experience:

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties:

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:

- Electrical: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, computer engineering and software;
- Mechanical: medical devices, clean technology.

Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary:

We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.

For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits:

We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Contact
Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia or Burlington, Massachusetts

Patent Prosecution Associate / Agent (Biotechnology) – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

October 25, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and agents with an advanced degree in the biological sciences (a Ph.D. or M.D. is highly preferred). Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and at least 1-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for biotechnology related matters. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Bothell, Wash.

October 24, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Seattle Genetics is seeking is a registered patent agent with prosecution experience in biology or chemistry.

IP Patent Attorney (Electrical / Computer – Clearance Experienced) – Law Firm – Wis. or Ill.

October 24, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney (Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering/Science) to join our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, or Chicago office. Relocation assistance may be available. Senior Associates and Senior Counsels are encouraged to apply.

IP Patent Agent or Scientist (Organic Chemistry & Small Molecules) – Law Firm – Wis. or Ill.

October 24, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Scientist (Organic Chemistry) to join our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, or Chicago office.

Candidates must have an advanced degree in Organic Chemistry and small molecule experience. Admission to the Patent Bar and patent prosecution experience strongly preferred. Relocation assistance may be available.

IP Patent Attorney (Organic Chemistry & Small Molecules) – Law Firm – Wis. or Ill.

October 24, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney (Organic Chemistry) to join our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, or Chicago office. Associates and Counsels are encouraged to apply.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

October 21, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation

Schwabe Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is one of the top law firms serving the needs of businesses in the Pacific ‎Northwest. The firm's attorneys provide a broad range of transaction and litigation services to many of ‎the Northwest's leading companies, from Fortune 500 industry leaders to emerging and privately held ‎businesses.‎

With over 155 attorneys, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is one of the largest Pacific Northwest regional ‎law firms, with offices in Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Bend, Eugene, Salem, Washington D.C. and ‎Mountain View, CA. ‎

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt has an opening in the Portland, OR office for a full time Intellectual ‎Property Litigation Attorney in the Intellectual Property practice group. The ideal candidate will have: ‎

3- 5 years of IP litigation experience with a focus on patent litigation‎
Experience in patent litigation-related research and motion drafting, including claim ‎construction and dispositive motion practice
Demonstrated aptitude in managing independent projects within a team environment in a ‎fast-paced litigation practice ‎
Significant experience taking depositions, in-court appearances and managing discovery ‎
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Strong client service skills and ethics
Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work hard in a team-oriented setting, ‎but with significant independence
USPTO admission and a technical background are a plus but are not required; however, the ‎applicant needs to be able to understand and explain complex technologies
JD degree from an accredited law school
Oregon State Bar preferred but not required; ‎

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment with competitive salary ‎and benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ‎color, religion, ‎ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender ‎identity or other status protected ‎by law.‎

Contact
Candidates should direct their cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and a ‎writing sample to Will Case, Recruiting Manager at wcase@schwabe.com. ‎Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.‎

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Associate Attorney (EE or Comp Sci) – Law Firm – Washington, DC

October 21, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Banner & Witcoff is seeking associate attorneys with 2-7 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science for its Washington, DC office. Patent prosecution experience is preferred. Associates will work closely with clients and senior attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with opportunities available for involvement in opinion work and litigation.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

October 20, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Toler Law Group, PC is seeking a patent attorney with 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. We prefer candidates to have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics, and candidates with corporate R&D or engineering experience. We are also interested in candidates with IPR and PTAB experience. We provide IP services to some of the world's most sophisticated technology companies.

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

October 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking Patent Engineers and Patent Agents for our D.C. office. Our Engineers and Agents prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

October 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an IP Patent Prosecution Associate for our D.C. office. Our Associates prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, and preferably, 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. Admission to the Patent Bar is preferred, but not required.

Candidates must also hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which they are admitted to practice.

The candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, outstanding written communication skills, and the flexibility to thrive (and have fun!) in a fast-paced professional environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing Electrical and Computer Science IP team with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and has over 100 professionals.

To be considered, a candidate must possess strong academic credentials. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and their transcripts. Writing samples can be diverse, and may include a recent university-level paper demonstrating technical writing skills, or an IP document which demonstrates legal and technical writing skills or a persuasive argument.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://careers.michaelbest.com/viSelfApply/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=5&FilterJobID=88.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.

Contract Patent Analyst – Other – Portland, Ore.

October 12, 2016- US - Northwest, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

GTT Group is searching for highly qualified individuals with subject matter and patent analysis expertise in one or more of the following technical areas:

Patent Lawyer – Large Corporation – Wayzata, Minn.

October 12, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Cargill is an international developer, manufacturer and marketer of food, food ingredient, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, our privately held company employs more than 130,000 people in over 60 countries . We help customers succeed through collaboration and innovation and are committed to sharing our global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges.

Cargill is seeking to hire a patent lawyer at its worldwide headquarters in the Minneapolis area. This is an in-house lawyer position within Cargill’s Worldwide Law Team, which is comprised of approximately 400 legal professional (including 200+ lawyers) working in over 30 Cargill offices globally.

The lawyer filling this position will provide legal counsel to Cargill, Incorporated and its affiliates as an in-house lawyer and will be part of the Cargill Law Department’s Intellectual Property Team. This lawyer will work closely with various Cargill businesses and its technology function. This lawyer will also work collaboratively with other Cargill lawyers and paralegals who provide legal counsel to Cargill worldwide as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Principal Accountabilities

Preparing and prosecuting patent applications, developing disclosures and counseling inventors with a commercial focus;
Coordinating general patent activities, including leading intellectual property review team meetings, providing patentability and infringement opinions and developing patent strategies;
Providing legal counsel to Cargill’s businesses, including due diligence and the preparation and negotiation of various agreements relating to acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, technology licenses, research and development agreements, confidentiality agreements and other transactional matters;
Developing, coordinating and providing training for key employees on intellectual property matters; and
Providing legal counsel and support related to pre-litigation evaluations and on-going litigation matters as they may arise

Required Qualifications

License to practice law in Minnesota (or if currently licensed in another state the ability to become licensed in Minnesota) and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Bachelors of Science in chemical, biochemical, food technology, chemical engineering or biological arts.
2+ years of experience as a patent lawyer, including significant experience drafting priority patent applications and preparing substantive office action responses.
Strong strategic and commercial conceptual strength.
Creative, resilient and flexible style and approach to solving legal problems.
Demonstrated ability to have a broad perspective and approach work with curiosity.
Ability and desire to work with diverse teams in meeting corporate goals and missions.
Excellent communication, advocacy and drafting skills.
Ability to effectively manage conflict and apply judgment in counseling.
****Ability to travel US & Globally****

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degrees in biotechnology and at least 2 years of experience preparing and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications preferred.
Excellent academic track record (top 25% of law school class is strongly preferred)
Agreement and/or opinion experience

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://cargill.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&src=REF-12&job=WAY05474.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Wayzata, Minnesota

IP Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Patterson + Sheridan, LLP is seeking IP attorneys with a computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, chemical engineering, chemistry, or biochemical background and 1 - 6 years of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Atlanta, Ga.

October 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

logo Working within the patent team, the Patent Agent is responsible for helping to develop and maintain The Coca-Cola Company's patent portfolio in support of the Company's business objectives.

This individual is responsible for patent prosecution and drafting, working closely and communicating effectively with scientific, technical, legal and business team members in the process.

The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, prepare patent filings and prosecute patent applications, and, where necessary, manage external patent counsel in support of the same. This individual may also support counseling matters, including opinion work and enforcement matters.

Responsibilities:

Draft applications and prosecute US and foreign patent applications
Conduct searches and interpret prior art documents
Support the invention disclosure process
Support client counseling, working closely with internal or external counsel and stakeholders
Assist in identifying competitive products/patent portfolios
Support M&A activity involving technology-based companies, when requested
Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required

Education & Experience:

Degree in engineering, materials science, organic or polymer chemistry or other relevant technical degree, with minimum 3 years of experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting of patent applications at a law firm
Registered before the USPTO
Strong knowledge of patent law
Experience in drafting patent applications and responses in the USPTO
Experience in managing patent prosecution outside of the US
Experience managing patent portfolios for multinational corporations preferred
Outstanding communication and networking skills and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work independently and, where appropriate, with supervision provided by an in-house patent manager, senior agent or counsel
The ability to effectively contribute as a team player
Demonstrated creativity and success in strategizing, structuring, and obtaining robust intellectual property protection for specific technology-related products

Functional Expertise:

Strong technical writing and patent drafting skills
Superior English written and oral communication skills
Strong research and analysis skills along with an interest in legal issues
concerning patents
Training or practical experience with patent classification systems and/or patent search tools (e.g., Innography, Thomson IP)
Continuous learning and development
Customer service and results-oriented

Leadership Behaviors:

DRIVE INNOVATION: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation).
COLLABORATE WITH SYSTEM, CUSTOMERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS: Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler).
ACT LIKE AN OWNER: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.
INSPIRE OTHERS: Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible.
DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS: Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_cocacola/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=92008&localeCode=en-us.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

October 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo 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. EOE.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 7, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking patent attorneys to assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.

IP Agent – Large Corporation – Goleta, Calif.

October 6, 2016- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

logo KARL STORZ is a leading manufacturer of endoscopic equipment in the medical field. KARL STORZ Imaging in Goleta, CA (near Santa Barbara) designs, develops, manufactures, and services advanced video imaging systems and accessories.

We are looking for a US Patent Agent or Patent Engineer to provide technical and administrative support for KARL STORZ’s international IP portfolio.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate invention disclosures
Conduct prior art searches
Prepare, file, and prosecute USPTO and EPO patent applications
Keep abreast of developments in IP law
IP opinion support on issues such as freedom to operate, ownership, infringement, and validity
Advise KARL STORZ employees on IP best practices, including formal training sessions
Depending on interest and applicant background, patent assertion support

Required Skills and Experience:

A technical degree, with a preference for optical or other imaging background and experience, but applicants with other technical backgrounds that are applicable to the medical-device field (e.g., electrical and mechanical engineering) are welcomed to apply
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization and follow through, with the ability to prioritize
Ability to establish and maintain cohesive inter- and intra-company relationships
Passed or willing to pass the USPTO Registration Examination
Working familiarity with patents, trademarks, and design models, typically gained after 3 to 5 years’ experience, although those with more experience are welcomed to apply
First-hand R&D and design engineering experience in the medical device field (preferred)
A mix of in-house and law firm experience (preferred)
IP enforcement experience a plus
German-language skills is a major plus

We offer world-class benefits, which include an informal, but highly cooperative work environment, company-matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, KARL STORZ University, and much more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. KARL STORZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability.

Contact
If you are interested in this position, please complete an on-line application at: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=KARLSTORZENDO&cws=1&rid=8168

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Goleta, California

IP Associate – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

October 6, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property

The Portland office of Stoel Rives LLP seeks an associate with 4-6 years of relevant experience to join our business IP group which is affiliated with the firm's larger Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) group. Candidates must have experience in trademark prosecution and enforcement, copyrights, IP licensing and technology transactions, and some familiarity with data privacy and security, ecommerce, and media and advertising law. The Stoel Rives TIP practice is a multidisciplinary group that includes talented professionals with experience in business, litigation, and technical matters. Strong academic credentials, writing skills, and interpersonal skills are also required. Membership in the Oregon State Bar is preferred, but not required. Principals only. No recruiters, please.