Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fairfax. Va.

July 29, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Harrity & Harrity, LLP is looking for remote, local, or reduced hours patent professionals to prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent fields is required. Candidates must possess an in depth grasp of wireless communications (e.g., LTE, WCDMA, 3GPP).

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

July 27, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, an Intellectual Property boutique in Greenville, SC seeks registered Patent Attorneys with one to four years of experience with degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Associates will work with our attorneys and patent agents primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Des Moines, Iowa

July 26, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC, seeks a full-time patent agent, technical advisor or an associate patent attorney to join its growing Biotechnology practice group within our firm located in Des Moines, IA. Candidates must have either a M.S. or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, or Botany or plant related biotechnology and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or eligible for registration). Candidates will be considered who demonstrate a strong knowledge and experience of patent prosecution in the biotech fields. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Candidates having 1-3 years of experience in patent prosecution in these fields are preferred.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

July 26, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent attorney with 15 years experience, looking for 1-2 partners to start new IP law firm in Alexandria, VA. My background is chemical, and my work has been mainly in the area of patent application preparation and prosecution, with some opinion work and some trademark work.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Wooster, Ohio or Troy, Mich.

July 21, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Schaeffler, a global automotive and industrial supplier, is seeking a Patent Agent at our State of the Art North American Automotive Center in Troy, MI, or our campus in Wooster, OH. The primary role of this position will be drafting and prosecuting Schaeffler Group patent applications based on regionally submitted invention disclosure and priority patent applications first - filed in Germany.

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Small Corporation – New Delhi, India and USA

July 21, 2016- Asia, - US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Clairvolex, a rapidly growing IP asset management company that helps global IP owners build smart patent portfolios, is looking for a US patent attorney/well-experienced patent agent for an expat role at its global delivery center near New Delhi, India.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, training, and mentoring our team of patent agents on various prosecution and portfolio management activities. Quality oversight, development and compliance of portfolio development guidelines, customer communications, team-efficiency, process development are also key responsibilities of the role.

Eligible candidates include qualified USPTO-admitted patent attorneys or patent agents with 8+ years of experience preparing, prosecuting, and managing patent portfolios in hi-tech industries (telecommunications, semiconductors or enterprise software). Although not required, prior in-house experience as patent counsel will be an added advantage.

The role carries attractive remuneration commensurate to an overseas assignment and other benefits. Upon completion of two years in the expat role at our India delivery center, the candidate will have the option to relocate to one of Clairvolex’s offices in the United States (Silicon Valley, Philadelphia, or Salt Lake City).

Job Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for patent prosecution oversight in general, and more specifically supervision and quality control of the production of U.S. and EPO office action responses. Manage outside counsels for legal functions connected with filing office action responses, Examiner interviews and legal steps relative to allowance. The person will hands-on coach, train and mentor engineers in all aspects of US patent preparation and prosecution, and in particular the following:

A. Quality Oversight and Team Mentoring

Review and quality control responses to offices actions issued by USPTO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Wherever necessary, and in complex cases, hands-on draft office action responses.
Responsible for instructing the US outside counsels in regard to filing response to office actions, Examiner interviews, preparing and filing continuations, and matters connected with prosecution of US patent applications until grant.
In conjunction with the European Outside Counsels, review and supervise the responses to office actions issued by the EPO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Train, coach and mentor patent engineers to write high quality office action responses.
Offer technical support, subject matter expertise and portfolio development strategy advice to the team.
Develop training materials and offer training to Clairvolex employees, and patent engineers in particular.
Support through rendering subject matter expertise to the IPMS (IP Management Service) team – a large group of paralegals handling a variety of functions for multiple large in-house corporate IP operations.

B. Business Support & Client Relationship

Responsible for customer relations management relative to prosecution functions.
When required travel to client facilities for on-site reviews.
When required attend potential customer meetings and reviews.
Contribute to CLRC (Clairvolex Learning & Research Center) occasional articles, research papers and/or research in-put (not-mandatory).
Provide business support including by offering online presentations, attending conference calls to render presentations on service lines and related processes, making client specific proposals, obtaining client references (if and when specifically required) and providing case studies.

Contact
If interested, please apply with a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressed to: Abha Jaiswal Head, Global Talent Acquisition Clairvolex abha.jaiswal@clairvolex.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: New Delhi, India and Silicon Valley, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; or Salt Lake City, Utah

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

July 20, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

The Intellectual Property Practice Group of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP seeks to hire a computer science associate with 2-4 years of experience to reside in the Washington, DC office.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

July 20, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking a Computer Software or Electrical Patent Agent or Patent Attorney. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering. Ideal candidates will have strong technical credentials, either through academics or work experience. Previous experience prosecuting patent applications for computer software or electronics is desired but not required.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Royal Oak, Mich.

July 18, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Howard & Howard, a leading Midwest business law firm, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Intellectual Property Associate at our Royal Oak, Michigan office. Our associates demonstrate deep commitment to their own careers, to the Firm's standards and Strongly Held Beliefs, and to the vigorous representation of our clients' interests. In return, Howard & Howard provides an environment in which that commitment is supported and rewarded.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Marlboro, Mass. or Albany, N.Y.

July 18, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts a national law firm seeks experienced Software/Electrical patent attorney (3 + years). Qualified candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Software Engineering or Computer Science or relevant on job experience. We have openings in Massachusetts, New York (Albany ) and Washington, DC. Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts is a boutique firm focuses that exclusively on the practice of intellectual property law, and covers all components related to Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Unfair Competition, Computer and Trade Secret Law.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or Chicago, Ill.

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

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 or Chicago 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.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

July 18, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Denver office of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate for the firm’s patent group. Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline. USPTO admission preferred with 2-5 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. Excellent academic performance, strong writing and analytical skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment required.

Patent Attorney – Federal Aviation Administration – Atlantic City Int’l Airport, N.J.

July 14, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Government

The Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center is seeking an experienced patent attorney to draft and prosecute patents. Duties will include licensing agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, nondisclosure agreements, IP rights determinations, technology transfer, unauthorized use and patent infringement, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and IP issues affecting government contracts and agreements such as data right clauses. Other assignments may relate to contracts, real property, tort claims, ethics, environmental, personnel, and appropriation law.

Director of Technology Management – Other – Cincinnati, Ohio

July 14, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Director of Technology Management - Center for Technology Commercializtion. The Director of Technology Management will plan, direct, implement and improve services provided by the Technology Managers and Technology Associate within the Center for Technology Commercialization. Make discoveries of CCHMC and its investigators accessible to the global public through industry based research agreements, licensing and start-up of new companies while balancing the need for academic productivity and traditional extramural funding for research by CCHMC investigators.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Technology Commercialization Management
The comprehensive management of all CCHMC-generated intellectual property and technologies, including disclosure identification and evaluation, patent strategy and assistance with prosecution, licensing and commercialization. Comprehensive management of CCHMC technologies including proactive interaction with investigators in assigned, embedded divisions to identify new technologies, evaluation of disclosed technologies for patenting and commercialization potential, valuation of select technologies, developing and implementing marketing and patenting plans for inventions, drafting and negotiating term sheets, options, licenses and other agreements, including confidentiality and materials transfer agreements, and management of active licenses. The Director is expected to manage a portfolio of cases.
CTC Team Leadership
Assist Technology Managers and Technology Associate with: technology triage and assessment, marketing assessments and strategies, patent strategy and prosecution support, drafting and negotiating agreements. The creation and implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures as they relate to technology management in the CTC. Forming and leading teams in the creation of: standardized workflow processes (e.g. disclosure evaluation and triage), standard operating procedures for comprehensive technology management, and technology pipeline management tools. Provide the strategic direction, operational guidance and leadership to the CTC in evolving a technology transfer strategy that will bring the office to the forefront of academic technology transfer. Add value through strategic thinking and applying negotiating skills, education, experience, and professional relationships to produce favorable transactions. Continually evaluate the technology portfolio and provide recommendations to improve the portfolio for greatest commercial return.
Collaboration
Engage and assist the faculty, collectively and individually, in determining the appropriate balance of research that has the potential for commercialization versus traditional extramural funding. Oversee the process coordinating all activity relating to technology transfer including: Invention Disclosures, Patents, Option and License Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Research Collaboration Agreements and Commercial Non-Clinical Research Agreements. This process will include the institutional review of legal and business issues of proposed transactions.
Organizational Relationships
Work closely with the Office of General Counsel on all legal matters related to technology transfer, including the review of all CTC contracts and agreements. Work closely with Business Development on the business terms of licensing agreements and start-up companies. Develop a standard process for invention assessment, patent and market analysis, patent filing and prosecution and agreement negotiation, execution and maintenance. Work with all employees, but especially faculty and investigators, to identify innovations, commercial opportunities and funding possibilities, and establish formal working relationships with industry and other partners.
Business and Operational Management
Develop and maintain policies, processes and procedures regarding all aspects of technology transfer. Assure the internal integrity of all processes and develop new procedures and policies as appropriate. Develop training and educational seminars relating to technology transfer to benefit investigators and other interested parties. Direct the daily activities of the Technology Managers and Technology Associate through individual actions and through delegation of responsibilities. Assure that the intellectual property policy is being followed throughout the institution. Identify service areas, plan approaches for improvement activities, design new processes with specifications and expectations against which success can be measured, systematically measure collected data, assess performance over time, improve and redesign processes based on the evaluation, and reassess continuously.
Staff Management
Manage the selection, development, motivation, evaluation and discipline of Technology Managers and Technology Associate. Train assigned staff in the practice of technology transfer and technology management. Schedule and lead meetings as necessary to improve and maintain performance of Technology Managers and Technology Associate. Build and foster relationships between Technology Managers and Technology Associate with Business Development, Marketing and Operational staff within the CTC. Assignment and review of case portfolios. Delegation of divisional embedding assignments. Provide supervision of assigned staff for carrying out department goals and objectives and medical center mission and values. Prepare and present annual performance evaluations. Make job requirements and goals for each position clear to employees and provide sufficient training to achieve the desired level of competency; document evidence of competence on an annual basis. Ensure that services and consultation are regularly and conveniently available to meet the needs of Cincinnati Children's patients as determined by the medical staff. Maintain accurate records of time worked by staff and ensure appropriate coverage as required by the department.

Education/Work Experience
Required:

Ph.D. in the biological sciences
7 years related experience in academic technology transfer with progressive experience in leadership positions
Experience managing a professional staff

Cincinnati Children’s offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits program.

The Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) is responsible for advancing discoveries from the bench to the bedside by protecting Cincinnati Children’s intellectual property through patents; assisting in further developing technologies through research partnerships; delivering products to the marketplace through licensing and the creation of start-up companies. We invite you to consider joining our team as the Director of Technology Management.

Contact
For consideration, please apply online at www.cincinnatichildrens.org or e-mail Liz Kerstine: elizabeth.kerstine@cchmc.org. CCHMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

At Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, we are committed to be the leader in improving child health. We are one of the most respected names in children's health care, named one of the top three children's hospitals in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. Cincinnati Children’s has a broad reach caring for children both nationally and internationally.

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

July 10, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Arent Fox LLP is seeking a patent agent or staff attorney with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution or drafting in telecommunication technologies for their San Francisco office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical engineering. Experience with circuit transistor and layout circuit technology is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. Please submit resume, transcripts and a patent application writing sample.

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

July 5, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Alexandria office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for an Electrical Patent Associate/Agent with 3-5 years of patent experience. Qualified candidates must have extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for software-related inventions, excellent writing skills, and a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. The preferred office is Alexandria, but we are open to considering satellite locations. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript and a writing sample.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Silver Spring, Md.

July 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

SAIDMAN DESIGNLAW GROUP is seeking an exceptional patent attorney. We are a boutique’s boutique, a small law firm specializing in a unique IP niche - design law - the protection and enforcement of IP rights in the aesthetic appearance of our clients’ products.

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

July 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Prosecution Secretary – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

July 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is recruiting for a Patent Prosecution Secretary in their Alexandria, VA office. The Patent Prosecution Secretary will support members of our Intellectual Property Group.

Responsibilities:

Providing domestic and foreign patent prosecution secretarial support to attorneys and patent agents;
Preparing applications, responses and other patent prosecution documents for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office "USPTO" and reporting filings to clients;
Reviewing and maintaining attorney's dockets and entering their time into DTE on a daily basis;
Offering support for miscellaneous client-related projects;
Performing general secretarial duties including but not limited to preparing routine correspondence, reading and routing mail, file maintenance, and screening attorney's incoming telephone calls.

Skills and Requirements:

3+ years of patent prosecution secretarial experience with domestic and foreign patent prosecution preferably in a law firm environment.
Display excellent knowledge of and the ability to interpret and utilize current domestic and foreign patent prosecution procedures, correspondence and documents.
Ability to prepare USPTO filings, draft correspondence to clients and enter attorney's time utilizing proper grammar and accurate spelling.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work as a team with your peers and attorneys.
Knowledge of and proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Technically savvy.
Typing speed of 60 - 70 WPM; ability to produce accurate and attractive letters, USPTO filings, documents and reports.
Good proof reading and editing skills - attention to detail is a must.
Experience working with Lecorpio a plus, though not required.

Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC offer a benefits package that includes

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Program
Pension Profit Sharing Program
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay

Contact
To apply to this position visit: https://careers.bipc.com/Default.aspx?Tab=DDB54A17-24F1-480A-8FE4-7E521F94C2FF&cssUrl=true&Requisition=16111. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia

At Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, working together - to serve clients and to serve each other - is what we're all about. Our Firm has multiple offices in Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, as well as offices in California, Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C.; we are always looking for talented professionals to join our team.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Melbourne, Fla.

June 28, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Widerman Malek, PL, located in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a patent attorney to join their global practice in their Melbourne, FL office, located on the Space Coast just east of Orlando. Principal responsibilities include drafting patent applications, responding to PTO Office actions, managing IDS procedures, as well as litigation support involving IP rights.