Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Royal Oak, Mich.

May 7, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Howard & Howard, a leading Midwest business law firm, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Patent 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 – Large Corporation – Research Triangle Park, N.C.

May 5, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Syngenta is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its offices located in Research Triangle Park, N.C.

Role purpose / Accountabilities
The Syngenta Patent Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals working together in a mutually supportive environment to achieve Syngenta’s business goals.

The position will involve all aspects of patent law with particular emphasis on application drafting, worldwide patent filing and prosecution, client counseling, evaluating patent validity and infringement issues, preparing and reviewing agreements and managing an IP portfolio. The position will provide IP support for and be located at Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC. in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Qualifications
Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge

Juris Doctor degree
Admitted to a State Bar
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
M.S. or Ph.D or equivalent experience in life sciences, preferably in Genomics, Molecular Biology, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Genetics or Biochemistry. Working knowledge of marker assisted breeding a plus.

Critical experience

Minimum of 3-5 years of life science patent experience (preferably in agricultural field drafting and prosecuting biotech and marker assisted breeding subject matter areas).
Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Law firm, Patent Office, or in-house experience is a plus
Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

Collaboratively formulate, implement and continually update a worldwide patent strategy for assigned company projects that is consistent with company, project and development goals.
Develop strategies for extending patent life and exclusivity for products in development or commercialized.
Identify potential infringement of company patents and participate in development of strategy.
Develop filing and prosecution strategies to maximize patent protection for company projects.
Assess company’s competitive patent position, and anticipate moves by company’s competitors.
Ability to critically read and understand scientific literature, lab experimentation, data, results, and scientific methods
Monitor scientific and patent literature for patentability and strategic purposes.
Review company publications and presentations prior to public disclosure.
Collaborate with the non-IP legal team to provide document review and legal advice on intellectual property issues.
Provide advice on the interpretation of contracts relating to IP.
Abide by standards for departmental patent practices. Continually seek to identify and provide input on improvements to department processes.
Establish annual individual performance goals in collaboration with Supervisor that are consistent with company and department goals.
Actively participate in regular development project team meetings and advise project team on IP issues.
Foster company and department competencies and values.
Ability to proactively identify issues, propose and implement solutions
Ability to effectively and constructively interact with a diverse group at all levels of the organization
Self-initiative and self-direction, ability to work independently
Excellent oral and written communication, problem solving and organization skills required.
Ability to contribute as a successful part of a team

Contact
Apply by Jessica Wisdom emailing at: jessica.wisdom@yoh.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

May 1, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Beck Tysver Evans is currently seeking a self-motivated, intelligent, well-spoken patent attorney to join our unique patent practice. Appropriate candidates will have at least two years of patent prosecution experience and will be looking for a partner-track position. Technical experience in computing technologies, medical devices, or consumer electronics is preferred.

Patent Agent/Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Leesburg, Va.

April 29, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is looking for an experienced (3+ years), energetic and personable registered patent agent or patent attorney for an immediate opening within our patent practice. Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude are essential to this position.

Patent Attorney – Naval Research Laboratory – Slidell, La. (Updated)

April 26, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking a patent attorney to serve as an Assistant Counsel within the Intellectual Property (IP) law branch of the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) within the Office of Counsel, Office of Naval Research. The position is physically located at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Stennis Space Center near Slidell, Louisiana. This position will serve clients at the NRL detachment located within the NASA/Stennis Space Center (NRL-SSC).

SALARY RANGE:
$97,065.00 to $150,830.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 to Wednesday, April 29, 2015 (updated)

SERIES & GRADE:
NO-1222-05

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy in the following location:
Stennis Space Center, LA

WHO MAY APPLY:
United States Citizens

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Secret

SUPERVISORY STATUS:
No

Thank you for your interest in the Department of the Navy's (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We offer rewarding opportunities to practice law within the Navy legal community.

OGC consists of 718 civilian attorneys, including 55 intellectual property attorneys, plus 29 uniformed Navy JAGs and Marine Corps Judge Advocates, and 198 support staff located throughout the United States and overseas and includes multiple grade levels. Approximately 300 are located in Washington D.C.; the remaining attorneys are located in 95 field offices throughout the country and abroad. Interested applicants should apply following the specific instructions below.

OGC provides advice to the various components and activities that make up the Department of the Navy by offices attached to those components. Civilian Navy OGC attorneys help clients address legal concerns in virtually every area of the law related to business, including government contracts, public employment ethics, environmental concerns, personal and real property law, fiscal issues, and intellectual property law. There are numerous benefits of being an OGC attorney:

•You'll have an immediate opportunity to directly serve clients assigned to you on significant matters.
•You'll have a clear opportunity to advance so that your skills increase, and
•You'll enjoy a sense of satisfaction from meaningful service.

Contact
For the full details on the position and to apply, please visit this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/399710200.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Slidell, Louisiana

NRL Headquarters is located in Washington, D.C. NRL is a premier research facility with cutting-edge research programs in basic sciences and advanced technology development. NRL is the corporate research laboratory for the Navy and Marine Corps and conducts a broad program of scientific research and development of advanced technologies. NRL's 30 person Office of Counsel supports these efforts by providing the full range of legal services related to the protection of government developed technologies, technology transfer, and contracting related to technology development. NRL-SSC is the Navy's premier laboratory for physics-based oceanographic environmental predictions, remote sensing, the physics of underwater acoustics, mapping, charting and geodesy, and characterization of the seafloor.

Paralegal – Sandia National Laboratories – Albuquerque, N.M.

April 23, 2015- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Sandia National Laboratories is searching for a Patent Paralegal for its Legal Technology Transfer Center. This position will provide support for director-level patent attorneys and patent agents. The position requires excellent organizational, problem solving and priority setting skills. Experience working with and understanding of the rules and regulations set forth by the United States Patent & Trademark Office, (USPTO) are essential to success in this position. The position requires reviewing and acting upon materials received from USPTO, preparing draft materials responsive to USPTO for attorney review and/or completion, maintaining attorney dockets, maintaining patent database (database entry, errors checks), and maintaining hardcopy files.

The successful applicant will act as primary support for one or more attorneys, including preparing materials for attorneys signature (missing parts, certificates of correction, engagement letters, etc.), calculating filing fees, conducting database searches for attorneys (reference prior art, private PAIR, etc.), filing materials in USPTO in accordance with federal rules, maintaining USPTO deposit account, and coordinate payment of patent maintenance fees. The successful candidate will be adept at meeting frequent deadlines with constant interruptions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to work with and appropriately protect sensitive, proprietary and confidential information; and the ability to work in a team environment while exercising independent judgment and interact effectively with peers and all levels of management are necessary. This job series typically: Provides high-level paraprofessional legal support to in-house attorneys and external co-counsel retained to represent Sandia Corporation. Works under attorney supervision but with a high degree of independence to provide paralegal and administrative support of a responsible and confidential nature and helps ensure the smooth functioning of legal matters and projects.

Required
(1) This position requires the candidate to have at least 3 years of direct experience working in a patent prosecution environment within a law firm or in-house. (2) The successful candidate will have experience with USPTO rules and procedures, patent docketing and supporting attorneys. (3) Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.

Desired
(1) Paralegal degree, experience with IP Management software (i.e. Thompson Rueters IP Manager), Adobe, Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, CRM and Outlook), SharePoint and Excel.

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

Benefits
At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website.

Contact
Please apply online at this link: http://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/paralegal-senior-or-principal/A3BFFEEF27314670BF644267A461A9E4/job/?utm_source=patentlyo&utm_medium=JOBS&utm_campaign=DE-Pilot.

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

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Sandia National Laboratories – Albuquerque, N.M.

April 23, 2015- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sandia National Laboratories is searching for a Patent Prosecution Attorney for The Legal Technology Transfer Center. The Legal Technology Transfer Center is responsible for identifying, obtaining and protecting the intellectual property generated by the research laboratory. Sandia has an opening for a patent prosecution attorney.

The successful candidate will support divisions developing new circuits, fabrication processes, advanced semiconductor packaging, and failure analysis techniques in both silicon and III-V technologies. Some particular applications include radiation-hardened circuits, advanced circuits for navigation and inertial sensing, and quantum computing. New hardware under development includes micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), contour-mode resonators, and silicon and III-V photonics. Photonic devices include VCSELs, ring resonators, all-optical logic, solar cells, and infrared focal plane arrays. Drafts and prosecutes original patent applications. Advises on intellectual property issues related to the patentability of inventions, obviousness, scope of prior art, scope of patent claims, assignments, nondisclosure agreements, and cooperative development agreements.

Primary Job Duties
Manages an intellectual property docket, serving as a patent prosecution attorney for a research organization, with lesser responsibilities for contractual arrangements such as nondisclosure agreements, assignments, etc. Monitors and reviews Sandia publications for creation of statutory bar dates for Sandia inventions. Coordinates discussions with line management, technical staff, and technology transfer staff to select and prioritize invention disclosures and efficiently support Sandia's business needs. Coordinates joint patent applications with coinventing outside organizations. Renders opinions regarding possible patent infringements. Manages or supports other legal staff in litigation matters, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and licensed to practice law in at least one state and experience in preparation of patent applications, prosecution of patent applications, prior art searches. Good written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of software applications and technologies used in a technologically sophisticated law office. Ability to deliver legal advice and counsel in context of Sandia strategic mission and business objectives. In responding to specific requests for legal advice, the ability to identify other existing legal vulnerabilities and business impacts beyond the scope of the request. Ability to work independently as appropriate.

Required

A U.S. law degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in at least one U.S. state and current registration with the USPTO is required for this position.
The successful candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, computer science or a relevant engineering discipline.
This patent prosecution attorney position requires the candidate to have excellent academic qualifications with 2-7 years of law firm and/or in-house experience in patent prosecution.
Ability to obtain and maintain a required DOE security clearance.

Desired

Masters or PhD level education is preferred.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are needed for this position.
The successful candidate should have strong project, and client management skills and a proven track record of success in the patent field.

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

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.

Equal opportunity employer/Disability/Vet/GLBT

Contact
Please apply online at: http://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/patent-prosecution-attorney/41A251106BF741DE9A115CEF6D4949F5/job/#?utm_source=patentlyo&utm_medium=JOBS&utm_campaign=DE-Pilot.

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

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Tarrytown, N.Y.

April 21, 2015- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Regeneron, a leading science-based biopharmaceutical company, is seeking an attorney who will help to develop strategies for expanding its patent portfolio around key molecules, platforms and other technologies to ensure its long-term competitive advantage.

The attorney will also advise on emerging legal issues, including monitoring and reviewing case law and legislative developments, and be expected to contribute to administrative and legal projects intended to develop an IP Department displaying the highest legal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Conducting strategic IP due diligence, including analyzing Regeneron’s IP portfolio as well as the portfolios of our competitors and potential collaborators;
Identifying opportunities for expanding Regeneron’s IP position;
Contributing to the negotiation and drafting of license, collaboration and other IP agreements; and
Working closely with Regeneron’s scientists and patent prosecution attorneys to identify and track new inventions and technologies.

Requirements

Exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing and conflict resolution.
Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel and work collaboratively with other personnel at Regeneron.
Ability to set aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters and see projects through to conclusion.

Education and Experience

Juris Doctorate and admitted to practice in at least one state, New York preferred.
4-7 years’ in-house and/or law firm experience.
Ph.D. in biological sciences required, immunology a plus.
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Ideal candidate will have a broad range of patent-related legal expertise. Experience in patent preparation and prosecution, IP due diligence and strategic counseling required. Experience in licensing, patent litigation and drug regulatory affairs a plus.

This is an opportunity to join our select team that is already leading the way in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry. Apply today and learn more about Regeneron ís unwavering commitment to combining good science & good business.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Regeneron about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Regeneron via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Regeneron, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Regeneron for this position and a valid agreement with Regeneron is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Regeneron agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.regeneron.com/tarrytown-ny/patent-attorney/0FA6A06CBFC94AA9AB9ABC415D6B170C/job/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Tarrytown, New York

Known for its scientific and operational excellence, Regeneron is a leading science-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, invents, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions. Regeneron markets medicines for eye diseases, colorectal cancer, and a rare inflammatory condition and has product candidates in development in other areas of high unmet medical need, including hypercholesterolemia, oncology, rheumatoid arthritis, allergic asthma, and atopic dermatitis.

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

April 21, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ladas & Parry, Los Angeles, is seeking a patent prosecutor with at least two years of experience in prosecuting and writing U.S. patent applications. Those with at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science are sought. Having experience as an engineer will be helpful. The technology to be handled is very challenging. Patent attorneys and patent agents are encouraged to apply. The job will accommodate both full-time and part-time schedules. Those with strong writing skills will be preferred. The firm is hiring only US citizens and Green Card holders for this position.

Global IP Systems Administrator – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

April 21, 2015- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Nike seeks a Global IP Systems Administrator to work in its Portland, Oregon, headquarters. As our Systems Administrator supporting Intellectual Property, you'll work with multiple aspects of the NIKE Intellectual Property Center of Excellence (IP COE), including:

Work closely with Patent and Trademark COEs to lead project work-streams that help identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities.
Drive development and implementation of key deliverables through collaboration with the IP COE.
Support key portfolio and business operations for IP COE initiatives by providing quantitative and qualitative analytical support and thought partnership.
Utilize IP workflow knowledge to support portfolio management-related activities, including report requirement gathering.

In addition, you will be responsible for:

Management of IP Docket and Workflow System including the oversight of application upgrades and integrations with all additional IP tools required for Patent and Trademark day to day work.
Liaise between service provider and Patent and Trademark Teams to ensure overall operational excellence and continuous system/workflow improvement.
Triage system errors reported by the user base to ensure they are resolved timely and provide proper system training as needed.
Recommend operational improvements based on knowledge of IP workflows that will enhance the IP Management System used by the IP COE.
Implement system configurations in support of business needs and lead testing efforts to drive projects to completion.

You'll be responsible for managing multiple sources of communication and documents. You'll exercise proactive communication with key stakeholders. You will develop and employ best practices, policies and good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for defining, designing, developing, testing, and implementing technologies in Intellectual Property. You'll continually analyze operations, identify problems, seek process and reporting improvements and integrate into operations and work processes.

Finally, you'll need to demonstrate a strong ability to rapidly assimilate new information and technologies, work successfully in a highly matrixed organization and forge partnerships with peers, customers, and suppliers.

Qualifications:

Minimum 4+ years Intellectual Property experience
Experience or aptitude for understanding, developing and deploying new systems, processes, concepts or tools across a team
Ability to resolve conflict, manage multiple priorities and utilize a keen attention to detail
Ability to analyze and interpret data through IP Legal filter and elevate information as a strategic asset
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented, diverse team environment
Must be comfortable with ambiguity and be resourceful enough to find solutions on your own
Ability to lead and influence others to prioritize and accomplish objectives Communication Skills
Ability to develop strong working relationships across a broad set of stakeholder groups
Professional business demeanor; demonstrates patience, ability to negotiate effectively and network within/outside of the organization
Ability to communicate and present effectively to all levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable giving presentations and training sessions
Ability to network and influence critical business outcomes in a matrix based, global environment Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of Internal Nike networks and systems is beneficial but not required
Knowledge of the Nike matrix is beneficial but not required Computer Skills
Strong computer skills, including experience navigating the internet and using PC and Windows-based software (Microsoft Office)
Experience using and managing electronic docketing systems is required
Experience with Anaqua is a strong plus

Still Interested?
NIKE is a growth company. We’re looking for team members to grow with us. If we’ve piqued your interest, then, good! A generous benefits package will only sweeten the deal. We offer a stock purchase plan, 401(k), a casual work environment, and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.

Contact
Apply by visiting this link: http://jobs.nike.com/portland/admin-(administrative)/jobid6685602-global-ip-systems-administrator-jobs.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

Nike does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. We’re a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries, and push out the edges of what can be. We’re looking for people who can grow, think, dream and create. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. We seek achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about bringing what you have to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Patent Technical Specialist – Large Corporation – York, Pa.

April 18, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

DENTSPLY is seeking a Patent Technical Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Patents, this position will be responsible for assisting with the Patent Section of the DENTSPLY Legal Department in its performance of tasks related to protecting and enforcing Company intellectual property patent rights.

Essential Duties

Receive and review invention disclosure documents; interact with inventors as needed to complete the disclosures for purposes of patenting and/or freedom to operate opinions.
Conduct state-of-the-art, patentability, validity and patent landscaping searches as assigned by the Director of Patents
Maintain the Legal Department Patent Docket database, including creating new case entries; posting incoming Official Actions; daily review of upcoming due dates and interaction with the Patent Lawyers regarding the same; and, monitoring and periodic reporting of patent expiration dates
Maintain the Patent Maintenance Fee database including interacting with responsible business persons to obtain authorization for payment of the fees.
Interact with Strategic Business Unit (SBU) R&D personnel to monitor, track and report the status of individual projects.
Facilitate electronic filing in U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Maintain corporate patent watches including ongoing competitor watches.
Litigation assistance, especially discovery matters including locating, obtaining, reviewing and/or discussing development documents with SBU, corporate Legal, and outside counsel.

Guiding Principles

Continually seek and embrace process improvements.
Committing to a professional relationship with all associates and customers.
Understanding that all internal and external contacts are our customers.
Commit/aspire toward having an expert-level knowledge base in Accolade and sharing this knowledge with the users.
Complying with all regulatory requirements and DENTSPLY core values and policies.
Providing timely and accurate information and solutions.

Qualifications

Moderate to advance experience with Microsoft Office suite required.
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization.
Motivated self-starter with strong communication, organization and multi-tasking abilities.
Ability to meet deadlines.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of one year of patent experience or general knowledge of patent examination required.

DENTSPLY is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://career012.successfactors.eu/career?company=DENTSPLY. We appreciate your interest in DENTSPLY International. If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to careers@dentsply.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: York, Pennsylvania

How does it feel knowing that DENTSPLY International; the premier dental company in six continents with over 12,000 employees around the globe, the world-wide industry leader in innovation and technology is looking for you to join the team? At DENTSPLY International, we do not hire employees, but true business partners who will live the DENTSPLY vision: Always First in dentistry; delivering world-class dental products with world-class precision and technology. DENTSPLY’s broad global product platform helps dental professionals serve patient’s oral health care for a lifetime, from preventative services to tooth replacement. Our products range from general dental consumables and laboratory products to products supporting the dental specialty markets of orthodontics, endodontics and implants. With a presence in more than 120 countries, our geographic footprint virtually mirrors the dental market. This position is located within our Corporate Headquarters. Please visit our website for additional information. Our Corporate headquarters is located in York, Pennsylvania. Offering the cultural attractions of a big city and the down-home charm of a small town, York, PA is an extraordinary place to live, work and play. York is located in south-central Pennsylvania and is within 25 miles of Gettysburg and Lancaster, 45 miles of Baltimore and Hershey, and 100 miles of Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Engrained with a rich history and heritage and becoming one of the fastest growing cities in Pennsylvania, York is a place where the past and the present comfortably coexist.

USPTO Regional Director – USPTO – Denver, Colo.

April 16, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Government

The USPTO has recently posted a job announcement for a Regional Director to lead the Rocky Mountain Regional Office in Denver, Colorado. The Regional Director is responsible for general oversight of the Denver satellite office as the most senior ranking official representing the USPTO. Duties of the Regional Director may include the development of outreach and educational programs throughout the region, regular updates on space management issues, budget items, and personnel concerns.

Patent Attorney – Naval Research Laboratory – Washington, D.C.

April 14, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

SALARY RANGE:
$89,668.00 to $158,700.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 to Wednesday, April 22, 2015

SERIES & GRADE:
NO-1222-04/05

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
05

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC

WHO MAY APPLY:
United States Citizens

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Secret

SUPERVISORY STATUS:
No

Thank you for your interest in the Department of the Navy's (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We offer rewarding opportunities to practice law within the Navy legal community.

Contact
For the full details on the position and to apply, please visit this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/399702900.

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

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

April 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm

Delizio Law seeks patent attorneys with degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering. The patent attorney will be responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the software and electrical arts.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 13, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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. This opening is in our Denver, Boulder or Boise office.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent agents with 1-2 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

April 13, 2015- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent attorneys with 3-5 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 Agent – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

April 9, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Pittsburgh office of Fox Rothschild LLP seeks a patent agent having at least 2 years of experience. All candidates must have an Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree and a license to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). USPTO examining experience or advanced degree preferred. Responsibilities will include a patent prosecution docket, patent application writing, as well as general patent research. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required, as part of responsibilities also include personal interviews before USPTO examiners and appearances before the Board of Appeals. EOE. We are currently not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Sr. Attorney – Large Corporation – Dallas, Texas

April 8, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

AT&T seeks a motivated, self-reliant, experienced patent litigation attorney in its Legal Department in Dallas, Texas. The attorney will be responsible for handling a diverse, challenging patent litigation docket. The attorney is expected to actively supervise outside counsel, participate in all aspects of trial preparation, including the development of litigation strategies, the marshalling of evidence and the selection of witnesses and experts.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Fort Collins, Colo.

April 7, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

OtterBox is seeking an experienced and motivated patent attorney to assist with the acquisition and protection of our intellectual property. The selected candidate will join a small existing team of in-house intellectual property professionals, as well as work with a broader group of attorneys specializing in other fields.

What You’ll Do (but not limited to)

Efficiently draft and prosecute high quality patent applications in the mechanical arts
Prepare Office Action response and other Patent Office communications
Harvest inventions from a creative team of engineers and designers
Team with others to manage a growing intellectual property portfolio
Assist in the analysis of patents and patent applications held by other companies
Provide guidance to others regarding intellectual property law, particularly patent law
Other legal tasks and analysis as needed

What You Need (but not limited to)

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
J.D. from a top tier law school
Admitted to practice law in at least one state
Registered as a patent attorney with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Minimum 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications at a reputable law firm and/or in-house, a significant portion of those applications in the mechanical arts and a significant number of applications drafted from scratch
Attention to detail a must
Self-motivated, energetic, and team-oriented
Experience in other areas of intellectual property a plus
Industry engineering experience a plus, particularly in plastics, molding, manufacturing, or consumer products

Otter Products is an equal employment opportunity employer (EEO).

Contact
To apply, please use this link: https://thrivepartners.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=4&c=thrivepartners&id=2293. Note: Applicants selected to interview will be requested to provide samples of already public patent applications and/or office action responses they’ve written.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Built upon fundamentals of hard work, innovation and perseverance, OtterBox is the leader in the production of premier protective solutions for hand-held mobile technology. Incorporating creativity and cutting-edge design into every product, OtterBox creates sleek and durable cases that offer reliable device protection to complement any lifestyle. OtterBox was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.