At the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), we have a rich legacy of identifying the pioneering work of America’s greatest inventors and entrepreneurs. We’re currently hiring skilled Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical engineers to become patent examiners who will work at our headquarters in Alexandria, VA and use their expertise to help protect this country’s game-changing innovations. In this role, your efforts give inventors exclusive rights over their discoveries.
Patent Prosecution Associate – Large Law Firm – Portland, Ore.
The Portland office of Stoel Rives LLP seeks an entry-level patent prosecution associate to join its Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) group. The Stoel Rives TIP practice is a multidisciplinary group that includes talented professionals with experience in business, litigation, and patent prosecution. The ideal candidate will have up to 3 years of experience as an attorney and an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or optics. Strong academic credentials, client service skills, and writing skills are required. Membership to the Oregon bar is preferred. Occasional travel may be required.
Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.
The Washington, DC office of Venable LLP is seeking a junior associate to join its patent prosecution practice. Qualified candidates will have 2-4 years of big law or boutique experience and a computer science or electrical engineering background. Candidates must have JD from an accredited law school and be a registered patent attorney. Must have excellent academic credentials and communication skills.
Patent Agent / Lawyer – Large Law Firm – Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Smart & Biggar is Canada's largest and highest-ranked firm practising exclusively in intellectual property and technology law. We are seeking a Patent Agent / Lawyer for our Calgary office.
Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations
Dorsey & Whitney LLP's patent group is seeking a Patent Agent with two to five years of experience to be based in Denver, Minneapolis, Palo Alto, Salt Lake City or Seattle. This Associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
Patent Attorney – Boutique Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.
Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC is seeking a Patent Attorney (Electrical Engineering/Physics) to join its practice in Seattle, Washington.
Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Carlsbad, Calif.
Metawave is a technology company that seeks to revolutionize the future of autonomous vehicles and wireless communications. Our team is engineering disruptive technologies for next-generation 5G communications and autonomous vehicle sensing. We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and collaborative patent agent for our beautiful headquarters in Carlsbad. This is an opportunity to be a part of a small and growing team of world-class leaders in the next generation wireless and autonomous vehicle sensing industries, who are at the leading edge of the next wave of RF millimeter wave hardware, wireless applications, artificial intelligence, object detection, and machine learning. Metawave was founded in the iconic PARC campus in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our Carlsbad office is in close walking distance to the beach and has a fun and lively SoCal, start-up atmosphere.
Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.
The Washington, DC office of Venable LLP is looking to hire a registered patent agent or technical advisor. Candidates must be admitted to the patent bar and have 3-5 years’ experience handling multi-national large patent portfolios. The most qualified candidates will hold an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and have some USPTO experience. Excellent academic credentials and great communication skills required.
Junior Patent Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.
The Denver office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate to join its nationally ranked Patent Litigation group. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials from a top tier law school and a willingness and ability to master complex technologies. The ideal candidate should have an electrical engineering or computer science degree. Practical work experience in your field of technical expertise and admission to the Patent Bar are preferred.
Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.
Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or closely related fields.
Patent Attorney / Agent (E.E.) – Large Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.
Eckert Seamans seeks a motivated associate attorney to join their growing Intellectual Property team in their White Plains office. Applicant must have an electrical engineering degree. The ideal candidate will be a member of the patent bar and a member in good standing with a State Bar with 1-4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications in the electrical arts and related technologies. However, a law student, and entry level applicants with an electrical engineering degree will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Patent Licensing Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations
Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation (YMTC) is an integrated-device-manufacturing (IDM) memory company with a focus on the design, production, and sales of 3D NAND flash memory chips. YMTC's Intellectual Property Department (IP) is seeking a highly motivated patent licensing attorney. In this role, Counsel will help provide legal support for all our products and businesses across the globe. Counsel will manage patent assertions and patent licensing, advisement on all types of IP transactions, and due diligence for acquisitions.
Patent Litigation Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations
Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation (YMTC) is an integrated-device-manufacturing (IDM) memory company with a focus on the design, production, and sales of 3D NAND flash memory chips. YMTC's Intellectual Property Department (IP) is seeking a highly motivated patent litigation attorney. In this role, Counsel will provide the critical support needed worldwide for all YMTC products and businesses. We are looking for a patent litigator with great judgment and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage the day to day progress of patent cases. You will be a self-starter who can quickly learn YMTC's patent litigation docket and practices, identify and manage risks and exposures, and find strategic opportunities for resolution.
Patent Prosecution Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations (Updated)
Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation (YMTC) is an integrated-device-manufacturing (IDM) memory company with a focus on the design, production, and sales of 3D NAND flash memory chips. YMTC's Intellectual Property Department (IP) is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney. In this role, Counsel will support the IP's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that furthers the goals of YMTC's dynamic business. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success.
Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Va. or Telecommute
Harrity & Harrity is looking for remote, full-time, or reduced hours patent professionals to prepare and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies.
Patent Prosecution Associate or Agent (C.S. / E.E.) – Large Law Firm – Portland, Ore.
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates or patent agents with electrical engineering, computer science, or physics degrees for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 33% of class preferred, top 10% strongly preferred) and preferably at least 1-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for electronics or computer software. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Relevant industry experience or an advanced degree is preferred.
Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Washington, D.C.
NSIP LAW is a boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C., and our practice has consistently grown over the years. NSIP Law offers a competitive salary with opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment.
Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or Chicago, Ill.
Banner & Witcoff is seeking associate attorneys with 2-7 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science for its Washington, DC and Chicago, IL offices. Patent prosecution experience is preferred. Associates will work closely with clients and senior attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with opportunities available for involvement in opinion work and litigation.
Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo. or Seattle, Wash.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP's patent group is seeking an Associate or Agent with two to five years of experience to be based in Denver or Seattle. This Associate or Agent will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – Dayton, Ohio
Stevens & Showalter, LLP is a growing patent law boutique seeking a law clerk, patent attorney or patent agent with a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Responsibilities will include patent application preparation and prosecution, conducting prior art searches, drafting clearance/invalidity opinions, client counseling, and other patent related projects.