EFF is seeking an intellectual property staff attorney for its legal team. Responsibilities will include litigation, public speaking, media outreach, plus legislative and regulatory advocacy, all in connection with a variety of intellectual property and high technology matters.
Qualified candidates should have at least four years of legal experience, with knowledge in patent law and at least one other IP specialty (copyright, trademark, trade secret). Litigation experience is preferred, including significant experience managing cases, both overall case strategy and day-to-day projects and deadlines. Candidates should have good communication skills and interest in working with a team of highly motivated lawyers and activists in a hard-working nonprofit environment. Strong writing and analytical skills as well as the ability to be self-motivated and focused are essential. Tech savviness and familiarity with Internet civil liberties and high tech public interest issues preferred. This position is based in San Francisco.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, writing sample, and references to ipjob@eff.org.
Employer Type: Public Interest Job Location: San Francisco, CA Type of work (Check all that apply): Litigation, Regulatory
Ocean Tomo, LLCis a fully-integrated intellectual capital merchant bank that specializes in understanding and leveraging intellectual property assets. Established in 2003, The firm has 80+ employees and provides advice in IP-related mergers and acquisitions, valuations, expert services, analytics and IP auctions. Ocean Tomo has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Palm Beach, Orange County and Washington, DC.
Subsidiaries of Ocean Tomo include: Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC -- a live IP house; Ocean Tomo Capital, LLC -- publisher of the Ocean Tomo 300® Patent Index (Amex: OTPAT); Ocean Tomo Asset Management, LLC -- an Investment Advisor offering hedge funds utilizing IP-based investment strategies; and IP Exchange Chicago -- a securities exchange aiming to be the world’s first exchange with an IP focus.
Ocean Tomo offers an entrepreneurial environment where you will work at the intersection of financial theory and cutting-edge technology. We value creativity, curiosity, and problem solving. We require flexibility, dedication and initiative. In return, we provide exceptional opportunities for skill development and professional growth.
Ocean Tomo is seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal, regulatory and compliance functions, as well as general business development. The General Counsel will be part of the firm’s Executive Committee and report directly to the CEO.
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree and JD required
At least one state bar admission
8+ years of legal experience in corporate, securities and general contract law at a national law firm and/or in-house
Experience with private equity and hedge fund formation and deals a plus
Maturity and professionalism a must
Positive attitude, sense of urgency and client service experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Overtime and travel flexibility a must
Strong IP law knowledge preferred
Responsibilities:
Member of the firm’s Executive Committee
Responsible for overseeing all legal and regulatory affairs, including handling corporate, tax, securities, licensing, IP, real estate, employment, litigation, collections, press inquiries and government relations matters
Assist the firm’s management with acquisitions and the structuring of joint ventures
Conduct legal press interviews
General business development
For more information about Ocean Tomo, see our website at www.OceanTomo.com. Qualified applicants, please send your resume to the Director of Recruiting at careers@oceantomo.com
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Ocean Tomo, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Chicago, IL
Fliesler Meyer LLP is currently seeking Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents with technical experience in the (1) software arts, and (2) medical devices arts; excellent oral and written communication skills; and strong leadership potential. Candidates should have at least a BS or MS in either (1) EE, Computer Science or Physics, together with a solid understanding of computer architectures, networks, programming languages, Java, and other object-oriented systems; and (2) EE or Mechanical Engineering, with an understanding of human physiology and biology. Practical experience in designing, implementing and programming enterprise software applications is preferred. Candidates should be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office with at least 2-years experience in software patent prosecution. Members of the California Bar preferred.
Fliesler Meyer LLP is a San Francisco law firm specializing in Intellectual Property Law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, litigation, and all other aspects of both the law and business relating to IP. Our clients are at the forefront of innovation in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and worldwide. Their technologies range from the physical sciences through the electrical, electronic and software arts, to biotechnology, medical applications, mechanical devices, and consumer products. The firm offers a highly-trained, diverse, and rewarding working environment, that emphasizes both personal and professional growth.
Qualified candidates should submit contact cyc@fdml.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Francisco
Job Title: Patent Agent / Technical Specialist Program- Fenwick & West LLP - Silicon Valley, CA
Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. One reason for its success is its Patent Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in both the U.S. and internationally. The Patent Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences. We have been further enhancing our technical expertise and depth through a patent agent and technical specialist program. Our patent agents and technical specialists have outstanding technical backgrounds and an interest in working in the area of patent law. Our patent agents and technical specialists focus on patent prosecution, although they also assist with litigation and corporate matters that require technical assistance. In addition, our patent agents and technical specialists are also eligible to participate in our tuition reimbursement program for law school.
Presently, we are seeking candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and/or prior work experience. Candidates should also have strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates need not have prior patent law experience and need not be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates that are willing to prepare for and take the registration exam to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are eligible for a reimbursement program for this exam.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and school transcript to:
Attorney Recruiting Department Fenwick & West LLP 801 California Street Mountain View, CA 94041 Fax 650.938.5200 Phone 650.335.4949 recruit@fenwick.com
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Job Title: Patent Associate - Fenwick & West LLP - Silicon Valley, CA
Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. One reason for its success is its Patent Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in both the U.S. and internationally. The Patent Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences.
Fenwick and West is seeking a Patent associate with one to four years of experience preferred. Candidates should have an electrical engineering, computer science, or physics background or equivalent experience. Patent Bar eligible. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills a must.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript to:
Attorney Recruiting Department Fenwick & West LLP 801 California Street Mountain View, CA 94041 Fax 650.938.5200 Phone 650.335.4949 recruit@fenwick.com
Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Mountain View, CA
General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier IP licensing and enforcement firm. GPCI undertakes IP licensing and enforcement matters on a contingency basis. A privately-held company located in Suffern, New York, GPCI is the oldest contingency patent enforcement organization in the US. GPCI is seeking in-house patent attorneys to work on litigation, licensing and a variety of IP-related projects. GPC group of companies is located in beautiful surroundings of historic Montebello Park providing a unique working environment. This is a growth opportunity with an industry leader.
Job Requirements
• J.D. or LLM degree from high-quality law school • A degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science • Admission to New York or other state bar • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • At least three years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent litigation and prosecution in computer-technology-related arts • Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Desired Experience: • Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios • In-house experience or other experience managing outside counsel • Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Suffern, NY
DESIGN PATENT ATTORNEY (Full-Time / Part-Time) – Tired of the demands and long hours of big firm practice? SAIDMAN DesignLaw Group, located near the Silver Spring metro, is a small but busy intellectual property boutique that is perhaps the leading law firm in the US that specializes in industrial design protection and enforcement. We are committed to the philosophy of working hard while we’re here, and having time to enjoy life outside the firm. Therefore, evening and weekend hours are the great exception, rather than the rule.
We are seeking a motivated, full-time or part-time attorney (20-40 hours/wk) who has considerable experience and training as a patent lawyer. The ideal candidate, in addition to being drawn to our firm philosophy, is an experienced, registered patent attorney, with excellent credentials, who loves the legal side of being an IP lawyer. We desire someone who has great attention to detail, can work independently in a wide variety of IP tasks including utility patent, design patent, opinion, agreement and enforcement matters. Litigation experience is a plus, as we are handling quite a few design enforcement matters. Our 'technology' is industrial designs, which means aesthetic appearances (using design patent, trade dress and copyright laws) and light mechanical (utility patent). Experience in preparing and prosecuting design patent applications is a big plus.
Willing to negotiate a flexible schedule; partial off-site work arrangements considered. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes paid holidays/personal leave, health insurance coverage, and 401(k) retirement plan participation.
FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION: Please send confidential resume and cover letter to: recruiter@designlawgroup.com or fax to: SAIDMAN DesignLaw Group @ 301-585-0138.