Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

July 29, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pearne & Gordon LLP, one of the oldest and largest Intellectual Property Law Firms in Cleveland, Ohio, is accepting resumes for the position of Patent Attorney. Candidates must possess:

Technical Analyst – Small Corporation – Stamford, Conn.

June 19, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Patent Properties is seeking an experienced Technical Analyst. We are a well-funded startup with an all-star team founded by Jay Walker (founder of Priceline.com), and we’re looking for A-players to help us bring an innovative patent licensing marketplace from concept to reality. If working with an incredible team to build something truly disruptive that can solve a huge problem for society at large sounds interesting to you, let’s talk. This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something special.

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.

Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 9, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking several associates to join their Intellectual Property Section. The Kansas City and Houston offices are seeking candidates with 2 or more years of Intellectual Property litigation experience. A technical background is preferred, but not required.

Senior Corporate Counsel, Open Source and Patents – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.

March 5, 2015- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Amazon’s legal department is looking for a talented patent attorney to lead a team that supports Amazon Web Services (AWS), a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon.com that is blazing new trails as a pioneer in the fast-growing cloud computing industry. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, database, content delivery, message queuing, mobile application developer tools, software-as-service products, and more.

If you have a passion for innovative technology, this is the place for you. You will have significant influence on the development and execution of our patent strategy and will solve cutting edge intellectual property issues. Responsibilities include client counseling, third party IP investigations and actively working with outside counsel to manage filing, prosecuting and maintaining our growing US and foreign patent portfolio. The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies, while helping shape the products and services as they come to market.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. Compensation based on experience and includes equity compensation.

Basic Qualifications

7+years of legal experience (with at least three years at a law firm) as patent attorney
Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including: web services, digital media, virtualization, data storage, database, operating systems, mobile applications, content delivery, and e-commerce
Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property created from software, hardware and internet related products and services
Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers and business leaders
Ability to be responsible for intellectual property related activities for several business and technology teams, including training the business on patent filing and strategy, idea harvesting, management of patent application preparation and prosecution, addressing third party patent issues, and assisting in patent acquisitions and licensing
Ability to assist in-house and outside litigation counsel in patent litigation issues
Ability to counsel other Amazon lawyers with intellectual property issues that affect the business
Have personally prepared and prosecuted at least 50 patent applications
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
Ability to work with various teams across the Company to advise on open source issues, including technical analysis of software products, education and training of technical teams, and review of licenses for open source projects
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, and follow through and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and computer skills
Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact
For more information and to apply online, visit the listing's page on our website: http://www.amazon.jobs/jobs/243350/senior-corporate-counsel-open-source-and-patents.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Corporate Counsel, Patents – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.

March 5, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come make history with Amazon’s legal department.

If you have a passion for innovative technology and want to help grow the patent portfolio of the world’s largest online retail business, this is the place for you. As a member of the patent group for Digital Kindle Business Segment, you will directly interact with the business and technology teams to introduce and protect new and innovative technology. Responsibilities include direct client counseling, third party IP investigations and actively working with outside counsel to manage filing, prosecuting and maintaining our growing US and foreign patent portfolio. Other responsibilities will include conducting product clearance searches to assess and understand the business risks involved in bringing a product to market. The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies, while helping shape the products/services as they come to market.

Every day across the world we develop the ideas, the services and the products that make life easier for tens of millions of customers, and make good things happen faster. From providing Earth’s Biggest Selection of products to developing ground breaking software and devices that change entire industries. Amazon is a place of invention and progressive thinking.

Basic Qualifications

4+years of legal experience (with at least two years at a law firm) as patent attorney
Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including: consumer device hardware, displays, consumer device software, and backend systems for supporting consumer devices
Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property created from software, hardware and internet related products and services
Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers and business leaders
Ability to be responsible for intellectual property related activities for at least one business segment, including training, idea harvesting, patent application preparation and prosecution and addressing third party issues in a fast paced, frugal environment
Have personally prepared and prosecuted at least 50 original patent applications
Have conducted product clearance searches
Admitted to the Washington State Bar Association preferred
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and computer skills
Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact
For more information and to apply online, visit the listing's page on our website: http://www.amazon.jobs/jobs/289367/corporate-counsel-patents.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

March 5, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Olson & Cepuritis, Ltd. is seeking a mid-level patent attorney for an associate position. The successful candidate will assist in patent application preparation and prosecution, as well as assist in patent litigation responsibilities.

Patent Attorney/Special Counsel – Law Firm – Des Moines, Iowa

February 23, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Davis Brown Law Firm - a general firm with a dynamic, growing IP department in Des Moines, IA - is seeking a patent attorney with at least 7 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Position requires a master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in biology, chemistry, and/or biochemistry with substantial experience prosecuting biotech and chemical applications. Trademark experience is advantageous but not required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Omaha, Neb.

February 23, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

As the oldest and largest locally based law firm in Omaha, Nebraska, Baird Holm LLP is annually recognized as one of the preeminent law firms in the region. Our people are the defining factor that sets our firm apart from others. We believe that collaboration, diversity, and passion for the law bring our clients world-class solutions to real-world challenges. Since 1873, Baird Holm has constantly evolved to meet the changing needs of our clients— we represent leading and emerging companies, and take pride in offering a diverse, collaborative team of attorneys who are committed to professional excellence in a collegial environment.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

February 19, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

King & Spalding seeks a patent agent to support a sophisticated patent prosecution practice its intellectual property practice group in Atlanta. Qualified candidates must have a U.S.P.T.O. registration number and at least one year of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Experience with optics is also beneficial. Excellent academic credentials are required.

Patent Agent or Patent Associate – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa. or Boston, Mass.

February 19, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Saul Ewing LLP is seeking Patent Agent or Associate with 1-6 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the biotechnology field, with particular expertise in molecular biology and immunology, or pharmaceutical/organic chemistry. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in some aspect of molecular biology and immunology or organic chemistry and be admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 25, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other

Armstrong Teasdale LLP, is seeking patent attorneys who will assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.

Patent Attorney / Design Lawyer – Law Firm – Silver Spring, Md.

December 23, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

SAIDMAN DesignLaw Group has an opening for an exceptional and experienced patent attorney or patent agent for its growing practice.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Columbia, Md.

October 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

DSM, is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its Columbia, Maryland, offices.

Challenge
Creation, development, defense and exploitation of the extensive patent portfolio of DSM.

Responsibilities

Handles all IP issues for entrusted accounts including filing and prosecuting patent applications, obtaining patents, assessing freedom to operate, evaluating and negotiating IP provisions in contracts, and analyzing third party patents
Defends own patents and attacks third party patents having an impact on business activities where appropriate, particularly in written and oral opposition and appeal proceedings before the US Patent & Trademark Office and corresponding proceedings worldwide
Supports evaluation of third-party patent estates; assists in formulating recommendations to the business regarding third-party patent estates; and supports oppositions, inter-parties reviews, nullity actions, invalidation actions that are filed against third-party patent estates
Prepares Information Disclosure Statements
Assists as needed with in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities
Assists in Freedom to Operate, non-infringement and invalidity analysis
Maintains a high level of patent awareness throughout Business and R&D
Helps Management to define and implement an adequate IP strategy aligned with the respective Business Group
Advises upon request, Management, Business and/or Legal, on strategic cooperation with external organizations, divestments and freedom to operate
Where appropriate, advises and/or prepares the IP relevant and technical part of the pleadings for a lawyer and/or appears in court
Builds interactive relationships with customers to ensure proactive involvement with the Business Team
Motivates colleagues to consider strategic IP plans as integral to the Business
Maintains a high level of awareness of world-wide patent prosecution procedure and practice, with an emphasis on the US

Qualifications

Understands scientific, technical, legal and commercial aspects of DSM’s business
Possesses necessary communication skills in order to provide and receive information from a large variety of functions (R&D, Business, patent agents worldwide, legal, etc.)
Ability to understand, analyze and weigh:
ocomplex literature in various research fields;
- data supplied by R&D and/or Business for filing, prosecuting, defending DSM's patent estates and opposing third party patents;
- the importance and strategic value of inventions; and
- the relevance of submissions of third parties
Ability to understand the core of an invention and obtain valid and meaningful patent protection vis-a-vis the prior art and DSM’s competitors
Ability to choose a convincing line of argumentation when defending DSM's patent rights and challenging assertions of third parties that adversely affect DSM’s patent rights
Flexible, able to prioritize and work as part of a large team
Ability to handle numerous cases simultaneously, many of which are subject to strict deadlines
Specialized knowledge of U.S. patent law
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of patent prosecution and various foreign patent systems that are important for DSM’s business
JD required with 10 plus years of industry experience
Specialized post-academic knowledge of US patent law, trademark law, industrial designs & models law, unfair competition & copyright law
Specialized knowledge of international regulations in the field of IP and various foreign patent systems that are important for Business Group’s business
Good communication skills

Contact
Apply by emailing Kim Schwint at: kim.schwint@dsm.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Columbia, Maryland

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio (Suburb)

October 16, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Driggs, Hogg, Daugherty & Del Zoppo Co., LPA is seeking a full-time registered patent attorney or agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics. Preferred candidates will have experience with medical imaging equipment, and at least three (3) years of experience in patent practice. The position will include preparing and prosecuting US provisional, utility, PCT and national stage applications, as well as working with foreign associates with non-US national stage filings and prosecution.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Knoxville, Tenn.

October 16, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Luedeka Neely Group, P.C. is seeking a registered patent attorney having a degree in electrical engineering and at least 2 years experience in patent prosecution. The position will involve preparation and prosecution of patent applications in electronics, controls, power systems, signal processing, software, electromechanical, and mechanical arts, patent opinion work, and assisting in patent litigation. Trademark, copyright and IP litigation experience is desired, but not required.

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.

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 – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

August 15, 2014- US - Midwest, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Liaison – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

July 30, 2014- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nike seeks a Patent Liaison to work in its Portland, Ore., offices. As a key member of the Nike Patents Team, the Patent Liaison will work closely with Patent Experts, Nike Innovation teams, and outside counsel providing assistance in moving inventions through the patent process while supporting the management and development of Nike’s world class patent portfolio.

The Patent Liaison will coordinate and assist Patent Experts in innovation development sessions and Patent Review Committees, perform technical searches, review invention disclosure materials to provide a summation for outside counsel, , and coordinate with innovators to obtain necessary technical details to incorporate into patent applications and patent strategies.

The Patent Liaison will help form a team approach to managing the patent portfolio, working with Nike Patent Paralegals, Nike Patent Assistants, and outside patent counsel teams to maintain dockets for Patent Experts and ensure that data and documents housed in the IP management system are accurate and up-to-date.
The Patent Liaison will report on metrics that monitor the pace and efficiency of the innovation capture and patent procurement process, and assist in providing patent status updates to inventors and business units.

Nike is an energetic and dynamic company. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, a motivating personality, and a passion for learning.
In short, life is a sport, make it count. Write the future. Find your greatness.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or above in science or engineering.
Ability to communicate technology in both written and verbal form and to interact with a wide array of individuals having expertise in areas of design, science, engineering, and business in a continually dynamic environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Experience in facilitation of committees and meetings.
Ability to process and understand diverse technical concepts in a fast-paced environment.
Patent experience a plus, but not required.
Prior art searching experience a plus, but not required.
Docket coordination/maintenance experience a plus, but not required.

Contact
We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online here: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/legal/jobid5743203-patent-liaison-jobs. NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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

The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or Nike Free or Nike Flyknit or the Nike+ FuelBand, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before and create product that is uniquely innovative and uniquely Nike. So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we’ll raise the bar.