Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Detroit, Mich.

June 8, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a degree in computer science or electrical engineering to work in the firm’s Troy office, outside of Detroit.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a degree in electrical engineering. With sufficient patent experience, the candidate may work in any of the firm’s locations: Hartford, Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Detroit; or Houston.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Trademark Attorney – Large Corporation – El Segundo, Calif.

June 7, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

AT&T has a position in Los Angeles for a Trademark Attorney with 5+ years of combined private practice and in-house experience, and a supporting command of copyright law. The position would involve co-managing AT&T’s extensive global trademark portfolio (including trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement), trademark licensing, litigation support, and counseling internal business clients on trademark and copyright matters. The position also includes managing paralegals and outside counsel in trademark, copyright, and domain name analysis, prosecution and enforcement. The candidate must also possess outstanding academic credentials, excellent communication, computer and organizational skills, as well as the ability to interact with all levels of management.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

June 7, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fredrikson has an immediate opening for an attorney to join our Intellectual Property Group. The position presents a unique opportunity to focus on patent noninfringement and invalidity investigations and patent licensing. Qualified candidates must have distinguished academic credentials and exceptional legal analysis and writing abilities. A J.D. is required and an engineering background with demonstrated experience dealing with electrical, mechanical, and software systems is strongly preferred. Fredrikson is a leading law firm in the Upper Midwest and was recently selected by Corporate Counsel Magazine as a “go to” firm for patents.

Patent Agent – Other – Santa Monica, Calif.

June 6, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ring.com is seeking a patent agent who will help drive the growth of Ring’s patent portfolio and support the Chief Patent Counsel in a variety of patent-related tasks.

Patent Prosecution Professional – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

June 6, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ScienBiziP, PC has an immediate need for one or two junior to mid-level (at least 3-6 years’ experience) Patent Prosecution professionals in our Downtown LA office.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Sydney, Australia

June 6, 2016- Asia, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cochlear Limited is seeking to fill an open patent attorney position based in Sydney and reporting to Cochlear's IP Manager. This is an in-house role at one of Australia's leading technology companies and patent generators. An attorney with 5+ years of law firm experience would be a good candidate.

Assistant Director Intellectual Property – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – New York, N.Y.

June 6, 2016- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Educational, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking an Assistant Director Intellectual Property. The Assistant Director, Intellectual Property ('ADIP') for Mount Sinai's Innovation Partners team ('MSIP') is responsible for assisting the Director – Intellectual Property & Asset Development in developing and executing intricate and complex patent strategy decisions made regularly to pursue the School of Medicine's mission to deliver healing inventions and discoveries to the worldwide patient population. Working closely with the Faculty inventors, Business Development Directors, and outside counsel, the ADIP actively participates in and directs the evaluation of new technology disclosures; counsels stakeholders regarding the patentability of these technologies, the scope and content of any claims, and the science/data required to enhance the technology and secure patent protection.

A successful ADIP is expert at crafting complex patent claims and understanding the science and data required to enhance those claims. Manages competing priorities, sets/adheres to deadlines, facilitates productivity and quick turnaround and develops and supervises patent administration staff. The ADIP has primary responsibility for the patent-related data in Inteum (the system of record), patent files, and patent prosecution and maintenance processes and systems.

This position reports to: Director, Intellectual Property and Asset Development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in directing the comprehensive evaluation(s) of incoming technology disclosures, and helps to determine the patentability of the technology and the scope of claims and geographic/market territories to pursue.
Directs the day-to-day operations of the patent administration function – sets goals, supervises performance, garners resources, removes barriers and contributes to the growth and professional development of the staff.
Conducts prior art searches, freedom to operate searches, and other relevant patent diligence activities and analyzes results. Prepares summaries for purposes of technology review assessments.
Participates in weekly MSIP decision meetings and prepares draft claim sets to facilitate evaluation of the commercial potential of technologies and paths to market.
Assists in the patent strategy development process for classes of intellectual property assets, including tangible research materials, diagnostics and devices.
Works with Business Development Directors on patent prosecution matters and evaluating recommendations of outside counsel.
Provides instruction to outside law firms as necessary to facilitate allowance of patent claims and reduce costs.
Reviews and approves the engagement of and payment to outside patent counsel.
Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring
Education:

Law Degree (J.D.); board admission in good standing in either New York or New Jersey
Master of Science; Ph.D. (preferred)

Experience:

10 years technology transfer or other intellectual property experience and/or law firm experience in patent prosecution
U.S. Registered Patent Attorney/Agent
Highly organized with demonstrated ability to establish appropriate priorities.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Flexibility and ability to manage numerous tasks concurrently and ability to act cooperatively with many individuals.
Detail oriented and ability to perform with accuracy.
Positive, energetic, team-oriented with a professional outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Behavioral Competencies:

Customer Service
Attention-to-Detail
Goal Orientation
Initiative
Innovation
Ownership
Communication
Adaptability
Influence and Persuasion
Time Management

Do you share our dedication to extraordinary service and have what it takes to wear the badge? Apply now!

Who We Are
Over 35,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai Roosevelt, Mount Sinai St. Luke's, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to the tenets of diversity and workforce that are strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences. We offer our employees a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, a 403(b) retirement plan, and much more.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Contact
Apply online via this link: http://careers.mountsinai.org/find-your-place/position/assistant-director-intellectual-property.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Education
Job Location: New York, New York

The Mount Sinai Health System's commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering world-class health care. The System's ongoing success is dependent upon our highly motivated, nonclinical professionals working to improve business operations. Our leadership team is driven to provide exceptional service by cultivating a workforce that is dedicated to upholding Mount Sinai's mission of delivering innovative, breakthrough medicine with compassion and integrity.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif. or Seattle, Wash.

June 6, 2016- US - Northwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP's San Francisco office seeks a Patent Litigation Associate attorney with a minimum of 2 years' experience to join our growing Intellectual Property Litigation group. Qualified applicants will have a background in computer science and electrical engineering or significant experience with patent litigation involving computer software / hardware.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Harrisburg, Pa.

May 27, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, a Central Pennsylvania based law firm with over 130 attorneys in 6 offices, is actively recruiting a full-time Patent Attorney for our Harrisburg, PA office.

Senior Legal Editor, Patent Prosecution – Large Corporation – Remote (Work From Home)

May 26, 2016Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Practical Law US, a Thomson Reuters legal solution, is looking for a Patent Prosecution Editor to join our Intellectual Property & Technology Service and who will:

Develop ideas for patent prosecution content to be published on Practical Law’s online services.
Establish and maintain relationships with external law firm contributors providing patent prosecution resources.
Draft, write, and edit patent prosecution resources, including standard form documents, practice guidance notes and checklists in accordance with Practical Law writing style.
Write and edit content for Practical Law Company's companion magazine, Practical Law The Journal.
Develop relationships with law firm attorneys, in-house counsel and industry groups to ensure that the patent prosecution content is topical and meets their needs.
Assist sales team by participating in sales calls and demonstrating service to potential subscribers.
Assist marketing team by participating in webinars and creation of educational programs.

We are the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. We deliver this must-have insight to the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.

Qualifications:

• J.D. required
Minimum of eight years’ experience practicing before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), whether in a law firm or corporate law department, with expertise in global patent acquisition, maintenance and portfolio management. Current member in good standing of the bar of the USPTO. Must have drafted, filed and prosecuted at least 50 original patent applications.
Enthusiasm and ambition, with a desire to improve the efficiency of legal services.
A good understanding of the needs and priorities of law firm and in-house counsel and the legal market.
A passion for writing and good editing skills, including:
- very close attention to detail;
- impressive command of grammar, punctuation and plain English;
- strong technical drafting skills; and
- the ability to write about complex legal issues clearly and simply.
Expertise in all aspects of global patent prosecution, practice and procedure is required, optimally including:
- drafting basic patent prosecution documents, such as applications, office action responses, declarations, affidavits, petitions, and appeal briefs;
- maximizing patent protection through continuation practice, patent term adjustment and extension, and effective use of provisional applications;
- post-patent-issuance procedures, including reissue application, ex parte reexamination, interference and other Patent Trial and Appeal Board practice and procedure;
- thorough understanding of all current USPTO initiatives; and
- global patent portfolio management.

Expertise with design patents, Patent Cooperation Treaty, European, Japanese or Chinese patent practice and procedure, and freedom to operate investigations and opinions would be helpful.

*This role may be located in a home office if candidate is not near a Thomson Reuters facility.

**Candidates selected for a second interview will be required to submit a writing sample.

At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.

To learn more about what we offer, please visit careers.thomsonreuters.com. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com.

Contact
To apply, email Courtney Hauboldt at: courtney.hauboldt@thomsonreuters.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Remote (Work From Home)

Patent Analyst – Small Corporation – Portland, Ore. (Telecommute)

May 22, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

GTT Group, an intellectual property services firm is seeking highly qualified individuals with subject matter and patent analysis expertise in one or more of the following technical areas:•

Technology Specialist – Law Firm – Redwood City, Calif.

May 19, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fish & Richardson, a law firm with a national patent practice, is seeking to hire recent graduates as technology specialists for its Silicon Valley patent practice. Previous experience with patents is not required.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Portland, Oregon

May 17, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking a Chemical Patent Agent or Patent Attorney. Candidates should have at least a Master’s degree in organic or physical chemistry and experience in pharmaceuticals, spectroscopy, or synthesis of small molecules or biologically active compounds. Ideal candidates will have 2 to 4 years of experience in drafting chemical patent applications and opinions. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 10% strongly preferred).

Patent Counsel / Sr. Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Richmond, Calif.

May 12, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel located in Richmond, CA through May 30, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Overview:
In this position, the Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel provides intellectual property legal services to clients primarily in the chemical and chemical engineering arts, with particular focus on additive technology that is employed in transportation.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Advising clients on freedom to operate in view of 3rd party patents.
Drafting and negotiating agreements, including complex licenses, joint development agreements, technology agreements, common interest agreements, and nondisclosure/nonanalysis agreements.
Providing IP subject matter expertise to commercial attorneys.
Assessing claims involving intellectual property rights by and against 3rd parties.
Advising clients in the development and implementation of intellectual property protection strategies to support the needs of individual business units.
Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree and undergraduate, or graduate, degree in applicable engineering or science, preferably in chemical engineering or chemistry.
Admission to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admission to at least one State or District of Columbia Bar.
Experience in drafting patent applications and familiarity with U.S. and non-U.S. patent practice, especially in the area of additives and formulation technologies.
Experience in evaluating third party patents, performing freedom-to-operate studies, and drafting freedom-to-operate opinions.
Ability to implement and monitor intellectual property strategies to support business needs and make changes to such strategies as needed.
Ability to assess third party claims and advocate the company's positions under intellectual property rights of the company and third parties.
Ability to draft and negotiate technology agreements, license agreements, joint development agreements, common interest agreements, and nondisclosure/nonanalysis agreements having various levels of complexity.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 7 years experience in intellectual property law, including advising with respect to freedom-to-operate, agreement drafting and negotiation, and preparation and prosecution of U.S. and non-U.S. patent applications in applicable technology fields.
The attorney for this position should also possess demonstrated skills in the following dimensions:
- Excellent interpersonal skills including effectively communicating with the client(s) and colleagues who are located in U.S. and non-U.S. locations.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
- Commercially oriented.
- Adaptable to change.
- Analytical skills/productivity/work output.
- Strong advocacy skills.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism.
- Self-motivated and committed to excellence.

Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://www.chevron.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=43232&CurrentPage=1.

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

Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

May 11, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Davidson Berquist Jackson & Gowdey, LLP, an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks an experienced Patent Attorney who can work independently to support a varied IP practice including substantial litigation and post-grant review. Candidates should possess experience handling patent litigation or AIA post-grant reviews (PGRs, IPRs, CBMs) or prosecuting patent applications, and must have a degree in a technical discipline. The ideal candidate will have experience in the electrical, computer and/or software-related fields, and will be admitted to practice law in Virginia.

IP Specialist – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

May 9, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is seeking an individual who is motivated to excel and has a positive, team-oriented attitude. We want to find someone who has the ability to learn and comprehend complex and highly-technical concepts and processes quickly, is good at maximizing the use of technology, and wants to be a part of a dynamic, growing patent practice. Duties include assisting patent attorneys with docketing and practice management, preparing and filing patent applications at the USPTO, maintaining electronic files, generating templates for patent applications, responding to office actions, reviewing documents to ensure proper form, manage new client intake process, etc.

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

May 5, 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 to 7 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science for its Washington, DC or Chicago office.

Patent Attorney – Government – Albuquerque, N.M.

May 4, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Government

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Patent Attorney for its Legal Technology Transfer Center. This attorney will provide legal advice and assistance in all matters involving or relating to intellectual property issues, regulations and policies. The selected candidates will counsel on technology transfer activities, licensing negotiations, cooperative research and development agreements and non-disclosure agreements. Sandia is seeking a patent attorney with three to seven years of licensing and transactional patent experience in high technology areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for counseling on licensing activities, negotiations, and contracts. To a lesser extent, the successful candidate will be responsible for patent protection, including reviewing invention disclosures, leading patent review committees, drafting patent applications, reviewing applications prepared by outside counsel, prosecuting patent applications in USPTO, conducting prior art searches, and otherwise supporting technology transfer activities of a major national laboratory.

Qualifications We Require

The successful candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Physics, Engineering, Materials, or a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
Requires a U.S. law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
This position requires the candidate to have excellent academic qualifications with three to seven years of law firm and/or in-house experience in intellectual property licensing.
Admission to practice in at least one U.S. state.
Current registration with the USPTO is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire

Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are needed.
Candidates should have strong project, and client management skills.
Proven track record of success in the patent field.
Familiarity with FAR and DEAR regulations is desired.

About Our Team
Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Patent Attorney for its Legal Technology Transfer Center. This attorney will provide legal advice and assistance in all matters involving or relating to intellectual property issues, regulations and policies. The selected candidates will counsel on technology transfer activities, licensing negotiations, cooperative research and development agreements and non-disclosure agreements.

About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible schedules, generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance
Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted Q-level security clearance to start.

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE)-granted security clearance before beginning the job responsibilities. If selected and you do not hold an active DOE clearance, your start date will be affected.

Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.

EEO
Equal opportunity employer/Disability/Vet/GLBT

Contact
To apply, visit this link: http://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/intellectual-property-patent-attorney-experienced/AD9281D5270B41A68C0C8A9A739632DB/job/?utm_source=patentlyo&utm_medium=JOBS&utm_campaign=DE-Pilot.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico