Greenberg Traurig is seeking a full-time, junior patent prosecution attorney for its Denver office. 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience required, preferably in the area of materials science and/or chemical engineering. Industry experience preferred. A degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science preferred. Registration before the USPTO and state bar admission are required.
Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills, and be capable of independent and creative work. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits.
O’Brien Jones, PLLC is looking to hire full-time patent attorneys and patent agents in Tysons Corner, Virginia with 2-5 years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates will also have client counseling experience with opinion drafting and other related patent practice experience. Qualified candidates will have technical backgrounds in one or more of the following: biomedical engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and software.
The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks a patent attorney with 5 to 8 years law-firm experience in patent prosecution, portfolio management, licensing and opinion work. Require technical background in mechanical, electrical, computer, chemical or materials. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and copy of law school transcript (all of which will be kept confidential) to:
The St. Louis office of Global Patent Group, LLC is in search of a patent agent or attorney with a background in the field of Plant Biology.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field. J.D. is preferred but not necessary. Prior U.S. Patent and Trademark Office work experience is highly preferred.
Contact: If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume to Tim Lamp, COO, Global Patent Group, timlamp@globalpatentgroup.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Amin Talati LLC seeks a patent attorney. Candidate must be Chicago-based, have an undergraduate degree (minimum) in chemistry, bio-chemistry, pharmacy or substantially related, and must have 10+ years of experience writing patent applications, responding to office actions and providing freedom-to-operate opinions. Patent litigation and IP licensing experience preferred as well. Salary 100-135K depending on experience level.
Choate, Hall & Stewart is looking to hire biologists, chemists and materials scientists to join our growing intellectual property patent prosecution practice. The positions involve drafting and prosecuting patent applications, strategically developing patent portfolios, and working with our intellectual property litigators to develop enforcement and defense strategies. Advanced degrees preferred. Registration with the USPTO and prior firm experience preferred. Candidates must have superior organizational and communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service.
The Intellectual Property group of Thompson Hine LLP seeks an Intellectual Property associate for its growing practice in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will possess 4 - 6 years of patent and trademark prosecution, and transactional trademark experience focused on the biotech, chemical and/or life sciences industry. An advanced technical degree and registration to the USPTO are required.
Contact: Please send a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a list of "representative" published applications/issued patents by email or postal mail to:
Leana L. Staton Thompson Hine LLP 2000 Courthouse Plaza, N.E. 10 W. Second Street Dayton, Ohio 45402
Or, by fax to937.443.6635. Thompson Hine is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. is expanding the patent law department and seeking 2 additional patent attorneys, one with degree and experience in Materials Science / Chemistry and one with a Molecular Biology PhD. Patent attorney will be involved in proactive counseling of inventors and business units with respect to patent filing and strategies, domestic and foreign patent filing and prosecution, freedom to operate reviews, drafing and negotiation of licenses and other technologically focused contracts, trademark counseling and prosecution, as well as general IP counseling.
Gifford, Krass, Anderson, Sprinkle & Citkowski, P.C. is seeking a partner for its Ann Arbor, MI office. Ideal candidates are mature, experienced patent attorneys, with a patent prosecution or mixed IP practice, looking for a low-key, positive atmosphere. Other desirable qualities include a sense of humor and interests in walking/biking to work, University culture and snow. Bring your portable book and technical expertise in any area.
Gifford, Krass, Anderson, Sprinkle & Citkowski, P.C has provided clients all over the world with high-quality, effective and efficient intellectual property legal services. Our firm has an atypical structure purposely organized to avoid a pyramidal hierarchy, with 15 shareholders, a few associates and a dedicated professional staff. Gifford Krass strongly advocates nondiscriminatory practices in hiring and promotion with regard to gender, race, disability, nationality, marital status, etc.
Sandia National Laboratoriesis one of the country's largest research and engineering laboratories in the nation, employing over 8,000 people at major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. We make enduring contributions to secure our society against high consequence terrorist threats and national incidents through effective use of science, technology, and systems solutions. Please visit our website at www.sandia.gov. We are searching for a Patent and Licensing Attorney for the Legal Technology Transfer Center at the Albuquerque facility. The salary is commensurate. A benefit and relocation package is available. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
Responsible for counseling on licensing activities, negotiations and contracts; and all aspects of patent protection, from reviewing invention disclosures, leading patent review committees, drafting patent applications, reviewing applications prepared by outside counsel, prosecuting patent applications in USPTO, conducting prior art searches, and otherwise supporting technology transfer activities of major national laboratory.
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. Requires excellent academic qualifications with 3-7 years of law firm and/or in-house experience in intellectual property licensing and patent prosecution; must be a member of the State Bar of New Mexico or be willing and able to become a member of the State Bar of New Mexico within two years of hire; and a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline. Masters or PhD level education is preferred. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and strong project, client management skills and a proven track record of success in the patent field are desirables.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Intellectual Property Analyst to become an integral member of the legal team, which is responsible for the identification and implementation of optimum Intellectual Property strategies for products and processes developed by the Company.
Major Duties: • Identify IP opportunities, analyzing potential IP in the Company’s R&D, Process and Product Development, and assist in implementing the IP strategy • Assist in articulating IP opportunities in several business functions of the company • Perform prior art searches, analyze the art to understand patentability, prepare and file patent applications • Manage foreign patent procurement activities in addition to the prosecution at the USPTO • Use patent/trademark databases to assist the IP work flow • Develop policies and procedures to ensure an appropriate IP protection in different business activities
Skills/Requirements: The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated ability to analyze and articulate IP opportunities in a complex technical environment. You should be meticulous and team oriented. You are expected to have: • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences, preferably chemistry (Masters is a plus) • Experience in an Administrative role. • USPTO registration is required. • 5+ years work experience (preferably in patent procurement activities). • Ability to articulate complex analysis orally and in writing
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is pleased to offer a competitive benefits package including health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan.
Candidates must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Florham Park, New Jersey. Under general supervision and direction of an Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property, the successful candidate will function as the primary patent practitioner for BASF's Care Chemicals business in the North American Region and directly interface with business and technical teams from several former Cognis-based business divisions in North America including Formulation Technologies, Home andPersonal Care, and Mining, as well as coordinating with in-house BASF SE European attorneys.
The successful candidate will coordinate intellectual property activities for Care Chemicals businesses, including all aspects of legal protection for patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names and software developed by BASF Corporation. Will have regular and close interactions with business and technical teams to understand and offer directions on patent issues. Draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S., and oversee the prosecution of corresponding world wide patent applications. The position will also support BASF North American trademark counsel. The position is located at BASF Corporation's US headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey so the candidate should be willing to relocate to Florham Park, New Jersey. This position also involves travel as needed to R&D sites in Ambler, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Tucson, Arizona.
Qualifications:
• Law degree from ABA accredited institution • BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or materials engineering • Admitted to practice law in at least one state (preferably New Jersey) and in the United States Patent and Trademark Office • 8 years of experience practicing before the USPTO • Knowledge of the full range of applicable laws and regulations regarding intellectual property • Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to business and technical clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues • Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Knowledge of the legal issues, procedures and documentation associated with patents, copyrights and trademarks and licensing arrangements • Knowledge of laws and conventions surrounding employee duty of loyalty/non-competition, confidentiality and trade secrets, as applicable to intellectual property. • Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions. Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research • Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions. Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, regulations and bylaws, and the legal environment within which they operate. Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of business and government. Knowledge of the judicial system and procedures. • Negotiating skills. Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures of in-house intellectual property function • Experienced in patent and know-how licensing • Knowledge of US patent infringement litigation and ITC proceedings
The successful candidate must at be a self-starter, be a team player, work well with other patentprofessionals and support staff excellent organizational skills, excellent communication skills excellent writing skills, be able to exhibit high-level problem-solving skills to review and evaluate legaland/or business problems, and recommend constructive solutions, know how to use the USPTO's Publicand Private PAIR systems for checking on the status of filed patent applications.
Ambature, an exciting start-up company in Cupertino, Calif., is seeking qualified Patent Attorneys and/or Patent Agents. We welcome applicants with expertise in drafting patent applications and working directly with engineers and scientists to identify and capture innovation in the Electrical/Physics/Materials Science arts.
The successful applicant will work with a team of patent professionals and engineers in building a large and innovative patent portfolio. Much of the initial work will involve the capture and drafting of patent applications across a wide range of different technologies.
Please apply if you are a self-motivated, self-directed person with a love of science and invention, and expertise in drafting patent applications.
Requirements: • Degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. • USPTO registration, State Bar registration preferred for Attorneys • Experience in drafting patent applications, participating in invention workshops, and leading invention disclosure meetings. • A strong technical background and an aptitude for working with researchers and engineers. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ambature is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance, as well as 15 annual PTO days and 10 paid holidays.
Contact: Please apply if you are interested in a joining a growing company with a plan to change the world: jobs@ambature.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Cupertino, California
Ambature was founded in 2007 for the purpose of developing technologies that can significantly improve the efficiency of electrical energy generation, distribution and usage. These technologies will have an impact on a broad range of electrical devices. The company intends to develop these technologies and license the intellectual property to other companies, as well as create partnerships in the development of innovative products that use these technologies.
Ambature's patent team is located in Cupertino, CA and Seattle, WA, with development sites in Flagstaff and Tempe, Arizona.
The national law firm of Novak Druce + Quigg LLP is seeking registered patent agents for its Houston Office. Candidate should possess an advanced degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, or chemical engineering. The ideal candidate will have 1 - 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience with strong writing and communication skills.
Please include in all responses a current resume including a writing sample and a statement of qualifications and current compensation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in its hiring, retention or advancement practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.
SoCal IP Law Group LLP is seeking a partner. Get out of the rat race and enjoy a saner pace of life. The ideal candidate is a later-career partner in a mid-sized or larger law firm, has a prosecution or mixed IP practice, and will get his or her own coffee. Other desirable qualities include a love of fresh air, temperate climate and Spanish colonial architecture. Bring your portable book and sense of humor. We'll provide a fantastic work environment and the resources for you to be a great attorney. Ties to Santa Barbara a plus. Any technical expertise will do, though your strength in medical devices or biotech would provide a good complement to our IT/software/EE core.
SoCal IP Law Group LLP has an established reputation in the region based upon our passion for IP law and dedication to service. The firm is nine years old, enjoys steady growth and a stable team. The partners have big firm experience and international clients, but enjoy a collegial, non-hierarchical environment and strong ties to the local community. Our firm has a full-service IP practice in patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, involving prosecution, litigation, counseling and IP deals. More info at our website.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent/Intellectual Property Analyst to become an integral member of the legal team, which is responsible for the identification and implementation of optimum Intellectual Property strategies for products and processes developed by the Company.
Major Duties: • Identify IP opportunities, analyzing potential IP in the Company’s R&D, Process and Product Development, and assist in implementing the IP strategy • Assist in articulating IP opportunities in several business functions of the company • Perform prior art searches, analyze the art to understand patentability, prepare and file patent applications • Manage foreign patent procurement activities in addition to the prosecution at the USPTO • Use patent/trademark databases to assist the IP work flow • Develop policies and procedures to ensure an appropriate IP protection in different business activities
Skills/Requirements: The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated ability to analyze and articulate IP opportunities in a complex technical environment. You should be meticulous and team oriented. You are expected to have: • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences, preferably chemistry (Masters is a plus) • Experience in an Administrative role. • USPTO registration is required. • 5+ years work experience (preferably in patent procurement activities). • Ability to articulate complex analysis orally and in writing
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is pleased to offer a competitive benefits package including health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan.
Candidates must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
The DuPont Company is looking for an experienced (Registered) US Patent Agent to work in our Central Research and Development intellectual property group in Wilmington, Delaware. Applicants should have extensive experience in preparing patent applications and in prosecution, as well as an advanced degree or equivalent experience in chemical or bioengineering. Experience is desired in technologies including production of chemicals via biological processes, biocatalysts and biochemical transformations, fermentation processes and equipment, and chemical process equipment. In addition, applicants should have familiarity with preparing patent applications in areas of basic chemical engineering processes, characteristics of bio-produced materials and their evaluation, and chemical processing to monomers, oligomers and polymers, as well as end-uses of these materials.
Additional Qualifications include: • Minimum 2 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting applications as a Registered US Patent Agent; • Drafted and filed at least 20 USPTO patent applications; • Strong technical background in chemical or bioengineering; knowledge of microbiology and/or biochemistry is a plus. • Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive IP timelines; • Experience with filing and prosecuting patent applications in countries (PCT/EPO/JP/CN) other than the US is a plus.
This position requires outstanding communication skills, and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of inventors, attorneys, technical managers, and business development leaders. Experience in developing IP strategies is a plus, as is Six Sigma certification. The ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction is required.
Contact: Please send your resume, qualifications, and accomplishments in confidence to:
Mark S Connolly IP Leader – Central Research & Development and Applied Biosciences E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Inc. Mark.S.Connolly@usa.dupont.com 302-695-2210
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C., a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, has immediate opportunities for experienced Chemical patent attorneys.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Engineering with experience in the biotechnology industry, Nanotechnology, or related fields. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least three years of experience.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
The German firm Viering, Jentschura & Partner is seeking a U.S. patent attorney with two to five years of experience in drafting U.S. applications and prosecuting applications before the USPTO for a position as an associate in our Singapore office.
A chemistry background is preferred. Candidates must possess a degree in chemistry (Master's, Doctorate, or equivalent scientific or technical work experience strongly preferred) and a J.D. or equivalent, have strong writing skills in English, and be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in at least one U.S. state.
U.S. citizenship is required, since candidates will need to be able to keep their registration to practice before the USPTO while living abroad.
The successful candidate will work in our Singapore office to assist European and Asian clients with preparing and prosecuting U.S.-style applications and with coordinating their world-wide patent prosecution activities.
Compensation will depend on experience, but will generally be commission-based. The firm's team in Singapore offers candidates a pleasant work environment and good work/life balance.
Contact: Apply by contacting the firm directly at vjp-mu@vjp.de.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Singapore
Revlon Consumer Products is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its New York offices. Under the direct supervision of the VP, Patents, provides full range of support on matters involving patents including but not limited to the emphasis on searching packaging and light mechanical technology for freedom to operate. Requires experience with, prosecution and preparation of patent applications. You will be working on product development with the packaging and beauty tools marketing and package engineering groups. In addition the candidates will provide support on chemistry related matters. Some experience in searching chemical formulas would be desirable but not essential. On an as needed basis the candidate will also assist with intellectual property matters and other non-patent intellectual property areas as well.
Filing and prosecuting with VP, Patents, patent applications including: (a) obtaining and evaluating disclosures of invention; (b) working with engineers and scientists on patent matters; (c) preparing under supervision, US and foreign patent applications; (d) prosecuting such applications.
Requires a degree in mechanical, package or design engineering plus 3-5 years experience. Successfully passed the USPTO patent agent exam. Experience reading package or design drawings. Chemical background a plus. Consumer products industry experience is desirable. Ability to communicate effectively with technical, legal, marketing, licensing and management personnel.
Greenberg Traurig is seeking a full-time, junior patent prosecution attorney for its Denver office. 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience required, preferably in the area of materials science and/or chemical engineering. Industry experience preferred. A degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science preferred. Registration before the USPTO and state bar admission are required.
