Patent Scientist (Chemistry) – Law Firm – San Diego, CA

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Patent Attorney / Agent / Clerk – Small Law Firm – South Dayton, Ohio

Stevens and Showalter, LLP  is seeking a law clerk, patent attorney, or patent agent to join its South Dayton Office.

Lateral Patent Attorney / Agent / Engineer – Large Law Firm – San Francisco Bay Area or Telecommute

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay) patent law firm with over 20 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking patent agents and patent attorneys with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer software, databases, or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in chemistry or a bioscience.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Albany, NY

Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate in its Albany, New York office. Candidates should possess both an undergraduate degree in one of the sciences or engineering and a JD from an accredited law school. Candidates should also be admitted to practice in New York.

Intellectual Property Counsel – Prosecution – Research Institute – Boston, Massachusetts

The Office of General Counsel at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks an attorney to join the team as an Intellectual Property Counsel. The Office of General Counsel is a full-service law department consisting of 9 attorneys serving the Institute and its affiliates. The ideal candidate should have approximately 4+ years of experience in life science-focused patent counseling and prosecution practice. The Intellectual Property Counsel will work both in support of more senior attorneys and independently to provide intellectual property counseling and portfolio management services to the Institute.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

logoSchwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. is seeking patent attorneys with 3-6 years of strong biotech prosecution experience for our Minneapolis office or ten-plus years of experience for a satellite position. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a desire to develop new business, and a desire to work in a team environment, especially with the chemical/pharmaceutical group. Though not required, an advanced degree in molecular/cell biology, genetics, bioinformatics or biochemistry is preferred. Significant, relevant industry experience can be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Washington, DC

United IP Counselors, LLC is seeking an experienced patent prosecutor. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 10 years of patent prosecution experience with electrical and/or mechanical applications. USPTO agent experience is a plus. The ideal candidate will possess current admission to the USPTO bar and be eligible to practice law at the federal level.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago

Greer Burns & Crain Ltd. (GBC) is seeking a patent prosecution attorney with at least three years of solid patent prosecution experience. An undergraduate degree in computer, electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred. You will handle US and foreign patent prosecution, client counseling, opinion work, and related projects for clients ranging in size from FORTUNE 100 companies to start-ups. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package. Successful candidates should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills. Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required. GBC is a full service intellectual property law firm located in downtown Chicago with a satellite office in San Diego, CA.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

klarquistKlarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates and patent agents with strong expertise in chemistry (a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry is preferred). Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably at least 2-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for chemistry related matters. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Dallas or Houston, Texas

McGuireWoods LLP has an immediate need for a Patent Agent in either Houston or Dallas. The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions received from the USPTO, and handle routine correspondence with the USPTO. The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience preparing patent applications.

Patent Scientist – Large Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Patent Practitioner – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

volpeVolpe and Koenig, PC is seeking active practitioners who are interested in transitioning their client base to the firm while maintaining client contact. We prefer practices with clients in life sciences, organic chemistry or advanced physics.

IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

Marbury LawThe Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorneys for our Reston, Virginia office.

Patent Counsel – Non-Profit – San Diego, Calif.

Scripps Research is seeking a Patent Counsel (Organic Chemistry) to work in its San Diego offices.

Patent Agent (Biotech) – Large Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Patent Agent to join our IP Group in the New York office. Duties include working with clients to identify inventions, assisting attorneys in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, assisting attorneys in patent searching and patent analysis, and providing technical assistance to attorneys in IP litigation and IP transaction. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or pharmacology.

Junior Prosecution Associate (Biotech) – Large Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a junior prosecution associate to join the IP Group in our New York office. Duties include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing patent landscape and freedom-to-operate analysis, and conducting IP due diligence. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. Ideal candidates will have (1) an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, or chemistry. Patent Bar admission is preferred.

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Small Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va. or Telecommute

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking registered patent attorneys or patent agents with 3-5 or more years of relevant experience to work in McLean, VA; the Indianapolis, IN area or telecommute. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

Patent Attorney / Agent / Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

Caldwell Intellectual Property Law is seeking a patent attorney or registered patent agent to join our action-packed IP practice in our Boston, MA office. Our atmosphere is charged with energy, as we strive to help our clients develop value driven IP portfolios for their exciting, dynamic businesses. We represent some of the most innovative technology companies in the world, and have a unique, collaborative environment focused on quality work and quality down time. We offer excellent salaries, outstanding benefits, and an energizing, professional work environment. All employees are also provided an Equinox gym membership to help promote a healthy work life balance. We are the law firm version of a startup and we are having a lot of fun. Come help us shake things up!

Senior Patent Prosecution Attorney/Agent (Of Counsel) – Large Law Firm – Nationwide or Telecommute

Loza & Loza LLP is seeking a senior patent attorney with 10+ years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or medicine, with knowledge of the drug discovery and development processes. Experience representing clients in the pharmaceutical industry required. USPTO registration and at least one state bar license preferred, but strongly qualified patent agents will be considered. This is an "as needed" Of Counsel position where telecommuting and flexible hours are available. We will consider qualified candidates in any part of the U.S.

Senior Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fairfax or Warrenton, Va.

Kilyk & Bowersox, a small, highly focused intellectual property law firm with offices in northern Virginia, has an immediate need for a Senior Patent Attorney with prosecution experience in chemical, biochemical, and light electrical/mechanical disciplines. The candidate should be able to handle various technologies. The candidate should have a minimum of five years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, and have the necessary skills to work independently on matters in most areas of chemistry, biochemistry, and related fields. A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering is required as well as a J.D. from an accredited law school, membership in good standing with at least one state bar, and registration with the USPTO. A demonstrated ability to work directly with clients and independently prepare patent applications from invention disclosures is required.
The Senior Patent Attorney position means that the candidate must assume direct responsibility for client portfolios. The candidate would have the opportunity to handle all phases of patent prosecution and to become part of a small but efficient and profitable firm.