Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Remote

October 8, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West

Neustel Law Offices, LTD has an entry-level position available for a full-time or part-time qualified patent attorney or patent agent to assist with patentability search opinions, patent applications, patent prosecution, legal research, patent infringement analysis and patent infringement litigation. A significant amount of our patent prosecution work involves ecommerce, software and mechanical related inventions. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious patent attorney that has a strong desire to learn the various aspects of the practice of patent law.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

October 8, 2014- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an IP litigation associate with two to five years of experience to join the IP Litigation group in its Seattle office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on complex patent, trademark, and other IP litigation matters in federal courts around the United States.

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

October 8, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP, ranked among “Top Patent Firms” by Intellectual Property Today and listed as one of Law360’s Largest IP Practice Groups, is seeking experienced lateral associates in the Intellectual Property Services area for full-time positions in the St. Louis office.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

October 1, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Washington, D.C. office of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is in search of a patent agent or lateral associate to work in the Patent Practice of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. We are seeking candidates who have 3 to 5 years of legal experience and a background in biotechnology. Technical experience in the areas of food technology, antibodies, enzymes, immunology and vaccines would be preferred. Other important factors will include experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications (including through appeal), the preparation of legal opinions, and due diligence reviews of patent portfolios for acquiring parties.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Wilmington, Del.

October 1, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Wilmington, Delaware, office of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is in search of a full-time Patent Attorney, Patent Agent or prior USPTO Patent Examiner with specific expertise in Chemistry and/or Organic Chemistry to work in the Patent Practice of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. Responsibilities include prosecuting patent applications directed to chemical processes and compounds.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Westport, Conn. and Melville, N.Y.

October 1, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ryan, Mason & Lewis, LLP, an Intellectual Property law firm with offices in Westport, CT and Melville, NY seeks an Associate Attorney. Duties include prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications in the electrical and computer science arts.

Patent Associate or Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

September 30, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best is seeking a patent associate or patent agent for its Milwaukee office. The Patent Associate must have at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience. Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and be registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Strong writing and communication skills are a must. To be considered, a candidate must have excellent academic credentials, hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school, and undergraduate transcripts.

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tokyo, Japan

September 25, 2014- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ONDA TECHNO is a leading Japanese IP firm with over 45 years of history. Our main office is located in Gifu city and we have branch offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Shanghai, China and Taiwan. We are seeking a U.S. patent attorney with an electrical engineering background (especially, controls and electro-mechanical devices) and at least five years experience in prosecuting patent applications. State bar and patent bar registration is required. The candidate will be stationed in our Tokyo office and his or her responsibilities shall include:

IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Bloomington, Minn.

September 25, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Seagate is searching for an Intellectual Property Attorney for one of our facilities, preferably to be located in the following locations: Bloomington or Shakopee MN, Fremont, CA, or Longmont, CO. This role will report to our IP Associate General Counsel.

The Seagate Technology Intellectual Property Team handles all patent, trademark, domain name, trade secret and copyright matters, including IP strategy, client counseling and training, prosecution and enforcement. The team also supports IP litigation. The team includes IP professionals and staff located in six offices worldwide, and interacts with outside entities, outside counsel, and clients across the organization to capture, protect and use intellectual property in support of Seagate’s business strategies. The Intellectual Property Team is part of the Seagate Technology Legal Department.

Specific duties of the position may include:

Client counseling on intellectual property matters including integrating intellectual property considerations into business plans, enterprise intellectual property risk management and mitigation strategies, and strategies for enhancing the scope and strength of our intellectual property portfolio;
Technical responsibility areas may specifically include magnetic recording media, digital communications, and areas related to signal processing; and generally data storage;
Transaction support including technology licensing agreements, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic alliances;
Patent, trademark, copyright, domain name, and trade secret surveillance and enforcement, and leveraging combined intellectual property assets into comprehensive positions for protecting and advancing associated business initiatives;
Supervising outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications both domestically and internationally;
In cooperation with the Seagate litigation team, advising clients on potential and pending litigation;
Conducting white space, freedom to operate and similar analyses to inform business plans/products;
Evaluating potential IP licensing opportunities and provide recommendation;
Drafting and negotiating IP-related joint development, licensing, non-disclosure, and know-how agreements;
Collaborating with and advising corporate contracts and litigation group, as necessary, in intellectual property based transactions, examples of which include independent contractor agreements, supply agreements, and marketing agreements;
Preparing and conducting IP-related client training;
Managing invention generation, review and prosecution via facilitated focused invention sessions, brainstorms, and strategic IP harvests;
Managing and coordinating invention disclosure review and formulating portfolio-specific intellectual property strategy with respective invention review boards; and
Managing the associated budget.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with 3 years' experience;
Good standing in the bar(s) where licensed to practice law with preference for licensure in Minnesota;
3 years minimum legal experience in a wide range of intellectual property matters including patent preparation and prosecution, trademark matters, due diligence activities, licensing or merger and acquisitions, IP litigation support, patent portfolio management and client counseling, preferably with experience at both a law firm and a corporation;
Registration with the USPTO;
A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or related field is desired; background in physics, material science, or chemistry will be considered;
Strong communication skills - ability to convey and discuss intellectual property issues in understandable terms and to establish, manage and leverage relationships with management, co-workers, relevant technical community, and internal and external partners;
Creative thinking and problem solving in a high volume and fast-paced environment, as well as demonstrated ability to lead or collaborate with others across multiple discipline areas to achieve tangible results;
Taking initiative, doing more than is expected;
Results-oriented team player skills, who works best in a collaborative environment; and
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as necessary.

Contact
Apply online via this link: https://seagate.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=147176.

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

Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

September 25, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. has an immediate opening for a partnership-track associate with 0-3 years of experience to join our Patent Group. This Group focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, noninfringement and invalidity investigations, and other USPTO proceedings, in addition to working closely with our IP Litigation Group. The position presents a great opportunity for highly-motivated individuals with distinguished academic credentials, exceptional legal analysis and writing abilities, outstanding interpersonal skills, and an engineering/science background. Fredrikson is a leading law firm in the Upper Midwest and was recently selected by Corporate Counsel Magazine as a “go to” firm for patent prosecution.

Research Analyst – Law Firm – Kansas City, Mo.

September 23, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is currently in search of a Technical Research Analyst!

IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va. or Suburban Boston, Ma. (Burlington)

September 14, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: chemistry (primarily organic) or chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductor devices and processing, materials science/nanotechnology, clean technology, telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering or software for U.S. based clients, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

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

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

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

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

Electrical: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, software;
Chemistry: organic chemistry, chemical engineering or pharmaceuticals;
Materials/Physics: semiconductor devices and processing, materials science/nanotechnology, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells;
Mechanical: medical devices, clean technology.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston, Massachusetts (Burlington)

Senior IP Officer – University of Maryland – Baltimore, Md.

September 10, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The Office of Research and Development at the University of Maryland has an opening for a Senior Intellectual Property Officer in the Office of Technology Transfer to function as a senior member of an interdisciplinary team that assures the University optimizes and protects its intellectual property assets. The Senior IP Officer will manage the University’s intellectual property portfolio, with particular emphasis on securing and protecting patents for inventions and discoveries that have potential market value. This position evaluates scientific invention disclosures, conducts research, analysis and documentation of related patents, and writes patent applications. The ideal candidate will foster and promote relationships between faculty researchers and Technology Commercialization.

IP and Commercial Counsel – Other – New York, N.Y.

September 10, 2014- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Quirky is seeking an Intellectual Property and Commercial Counsel to work in its New York offices.

 The Candidate
You are a talented legal advisor who can navigate the patent and trademark world with ease. You make sound judgment calls and decisions when confronted with difficult risks. You have significant experience as a legal decision-maker and know your way around consumer electronics and software. You are excited about the opportunity to protect our intellectual property rights and avoid infringing rights held by others. You are able to tackle a variety of projects simultaneously to meet demanding deadlines. You are familiar with and have a soft spot for the USPTO. If this sounds like you, keep reading...

The Responsibilities

Analyze new products for patent and trademark infringement risks and available scope of protection
Analyze competitor products for patent and trademark infringement
Assist in patent and trademark prosecution and portfolio management
Assist in counterfeit and infringement enforcement
Draft, negotiate and administer a variety of commercial agreements
Ensure timely, high-quality analysis and advice on legal and business issues
Engage in and lead various other legal projects and duties, including compliance matters, as assigned

The Qualifications

Passion for what we are building at Quirky
3-5 years of legal professional experience, including deep experience in patent and trademark prosecution and clearance work
JD from accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one state
USPTO registration
Competency with privacy and other technology law issues, including application of the DMCA and UDRP
Experience with consumer electronics and software and/or undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science
Significant experience drafting patent non-infringement and invalidity opinions and conducting patent and trademark clearance searches
Experience drafting and negotiating intellectual property / technology transfer agreements
Excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels, internally and externally, with lawyers and non-lawyers
Ability and willingness to make sound judgment calls on questions of risk

Contact
Check us out at www.quirky.com. If you like what you see, please continue. Submit your resume and application online along with a cover letter letting us know why you are perfect for this role.

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

We are Quirky.   We make invention accessible. We believe that the best ideas in the world aren't actually in the world--they're locked in people's heads.    We exist to solve that problem.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Reno, or Las Vegas, Nev.

September 9, 2014- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Holland & Hart is seeking an exceptional patent attorney with 3-10 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice in our Reno/Tahoe or Las Vegas office.

IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

September 9, 2014- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Holland & Hart is seeking an attorney with 4-7 years of experience to join its IP Litigation practice in Salt Lake City. Holland & Hart is the only law firm based in the Mountain West ranked on The American Lawyer's list of the top 200 law firms in the US.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va. or Indianapolis, Ind. (Updated)

September 8, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-8 years relevant experience to work in Tysons Corner, Virginia or Indianapolis, Indiana. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings, and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Florham Park, N.J.

September 2, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Florham Park, N.J. The IP Counsel is responsible for:

IP Estate Management including IP generation, defense, maintenance, and enforcement primarily in the US. An understanding of foreign patent law and in particular European patent law is also required. The ability to advise clients on patent coverage is critical. Experience with US post grant procedures is a plus.
IP Transactions including both divestitures and acquisitions. Tasks include conducting public and confidential due diligence, undertaking IP analysis and advising clients of risks, negotiating IP matters, preparing and/or reviewing agreements, and participating in closings. The ability to perform well under tight time constraints, interact well with other BASF M&A team members especially commercial attorneys and outside counsel, and provide timely advice on any risks to the client is essential. Overseeing the integration of the acquired IP into BASF is also a critical part of this position.
IP Licensing including both licensing of technology and patents with both inbound and outbound licenses are possible. An understanding of US antitrust law relative to licensing is needed. The ability to advise clients on licensingoptions, patent exhaustion, and IP valuation is critical.
IP Litigation including trade secret and patent litigations. Conducting pre-filing analyses and advising the client on the cost benefit of a potential litigation is required. This position works with inhouse and outside litigation counsel to supports litigation activities.
Freedom to Operate Opinions including new product and process definitions, third party patent searching, and opinions. The ability to advise clients on any risks and options is critical. Initiating oppositions or other patent invalidity challenges may be needed.

This position will be located at BASF Corporation’s North American headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey. Travel as needed to client locations in North America and Europe, client business meetings,and BASF’s parent in Ludwigshafen, Germany will be required. This position reports to IP Assistant General Counsel who reports to the General Counsel.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in the chemical related arts such as chemistry, chemical engineering, materials, or materials engineering, and preferably, a graduate degree in the chemical related arts
Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
A license in at least one state, preferably New Jersey, and a member in good standing with any mandatory CLE completed
Minimum 10 years of experience practicing before the USPTO
A self-starter who is proactive and takes the initiative
A teamplayer who can work well with other BASF patent attorneys, patent agents, support staff, and clients
Excellent organizational skills; -Excellent communication skills including presentation and writing skills
High-level problem-solving skills to review and evaluate legal and/or business problems, and recommend alternatives
The ability to electronically file documents with the USPTO;
Knowledge of the USPTO’s Public and Private PAIRS for checking on the status of filed patent applications
The ability to use word processing to draft, revise, and finalize agreements with little to no administrative support
The ability to access internal database for IP related information
The ability to work in a matrix organization and interact with IP colleagues located in Europe

Candidates from corporate law departments and law firms will be considered.

Contact
If interested, please apply at: http://jobs.basf.us/job/Florham-Park-Intellectual-Property-Counsel-Florham-Park%2C-NJ-Job-NJ-07932/83067900/
Availability: Day Job | Type of Job: Standard

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Florham Park, New Jersey

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

August 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hartman & Citrin LLC is currently seeking a candidate for a patent attorney or patent agent position with the firm.

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