EE / CS Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 23, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

steptoe Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks an Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in either New York, DC, Palo Alto, or Chicago. Ideal candidates will have 1-4 years of experience in patent litigation (District Court and/or International Trade Commission) with a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required. If interested, please submit an online application here.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

November 23, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Slater Matsil, a firm based in Dallas, specializing in intellectual property, seeks patent attorneys with strong legal and technical skills to join its growing practice. This position involves representing foreign and domestic clients in all aspects of patent law. Career opportunities include patent preparation and prosecution work; client advice and counseling; and IP licensing and litigation activities. We actively encourage professional growth and career development. As such, attorneys are given frequent and meaningful client contact, have substantial interaction with firm management, and are supported in their efforts to develop new client relationships and business opportunities. Compensation exceeds market rates for highly skilled and motivated individuals.

Patent Agent / Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Multiple Locations

November 21, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bija Capital Advisors, LLC., a boutique IP Strategy and Development firm, is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent to join our team. Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and candidates with at least three to five years of domestic patent prosecution experience in these fields with a top law firm are preferred.

Junior US Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Munich, Germany

November 14, 2016- Europe, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

2spl 2SPL is a German patent law firm seeking junior US patent attorneys for our office in Munich, Germany. Thus, candidates must be willing to relocate to Munich, Germany.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Des Moines, Iowa

November 11, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo McKee, Voorhees & Sease seeks a full-time associate patent attorney or a patent agent to join its growing Mechanical Practice Group in its Des Moines office. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and are preferably registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates will be considered who demonstrate a strong knowledge of patent prosecution in the mechanical and/or electrical fields. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Candidates having 1-3 years of experience in patent prosecution in this field are preferred.

Assistant General Counsel (Patents & Trade Secrets) – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

November 10, 2016- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

nike Nike seeks an experienced patent lawyer to serve as its Assistant General Counsel – Patents & Trade Secrets, reporting directly to Nike’s Chief Patent Counsel. In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic patent and legal advice to Nike’s business and innovation teams on a global scale. You will collaborate with professionals managing Nike’s patent portfolios and support Nike’s IP litigation and transactions teams on patent issues as needed.

Core Responsibilities

Advising senior management, technical and business stakeholders on patent matters
Setting and implementing a patent strategy for Nike’s latest innovations
• Interacting with patent offices throughout the world in order to accelerate the issuance of Nike’s patented innovations
Managing outside patent counsel both domestically and globally
Developing, coordinating and reviewing patent research and analysis projects, including prior art searches, competitive intelligence, landscapes, patentability analyses, portfolio analyses, infringement/non-infringement analyses, validity/invalidity analyses
Coordinating and managing patent committees
Setting and implementing patent policies
Developing and implementing internal systems and processes for managing Nike’s IP
Leading in-house patent professionals in managing patent harvesting and prosecution
Spearheading internal education initiatives and trainings related to patents
Managing freedom to operate projects
Conducting patent purchase due diligence and collaborating on patent acquisition transactions
Conducting trade secret audits, implementing trade secret protection measures, training innovation and business groups about trade secret best practices, providing trade secret advice and counseling
International travel as needed
Providing such other IP support as needed

Qualifications

A Juris Doctorate degree
USPTO membership
A technical degree recognized by the USPTO
Proven leader with 10+ years of experience in patent and IP matters
Experience managing teams of IP professionals
Registered and in good standing with at least one State Bar
Experience in a corporate legal environment, on a global scale, preferred
Excellent oral communication and presentation skills required
Superior organization and project management skills
Strong communication skills with innovators, technologists and senior business leaders
Strong interpersonal skills; a team player able to establish and build partnerships at all levels of the innovation and legal community
Must have the ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Needs to be a hands on “doer” with the ability to work independently
The ability to work across multiple time zones with Nike employees and partners in the U.S., Europe, and Asia

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://jobs.nike.com/portland/legal/jobid10538192-assistant-general-counsel-patents-.

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, 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.

Senior Patent Counsel – Other – Washington, D.C. / Telecommute

November 10, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Unified Patents Inc. is expanding and is seeking a registered patent attorney with Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and inter partes review petition drafting and litigating experience, preferably with a background in electrical engineering or computer science.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Canton, Mass.

November 10, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

daly Daly, Crowley, Mofford & Durkee, LLP, a midsize IP firm located south of Boston in Canton, MA, seeks a patent attorney having an Electrical Engineering degree with at least 3 years of analog and digital mixed signal circuit design experience and/or with RF design experience. At least two years of patent prosecution experience preferred. Firm attorneys work in a wide range of interesting technology areas for large and small corporate, institutional and individual clients. Compensation and benefits competitive with Boston area.

Patent Associate Attorney (E.E.) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 7, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a degree in electrical engineering. With sufficient patent experience, the candidate may work in any of the firm’s locations: Hartford, Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Detroit; or Houston. In recent rankings, Cantor Colburn was 7th in the country for utility patents, 3rd for design patents, and 7th for trademarks, as well as being the fastest growing patent law firm in the country. The firm’s clients are among the leading companies in the U.S. and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high tech start-ups, and university technology transfer offices.

IP Attorney (Associate / Partner) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 7, 2016- Europe, - US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

The McHattie Law Firm, a dynamic and “quirky” boutique law firm specializing in intellectual property, general corporate, litigation and employment law, seeks a patent attorney with 5+ years of substantive patent prosecution and an alternative discipline (general corporate, litigation, employment, immigration) experience on a full or part-time basis. The attorney should be experienced in one or more technical patent prosecution area, including by way of example, medical devices, electrical engineering, iot, communications, data management, robotics, software architecture or mechanical engineering.

Registered Patent Attorney and / or Agent – Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

November 3, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

dority Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with one to four years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. Candidates can expect to work primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients. The firm’s practice is global in nature, representing major companies in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, South America and in virtually every region of the United States.

Patent Attorney (EE / CS) – Law Firm – Philadelphia, Pa.

October 31, 2016- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Volpe and Koenig, P.C. has an opening in its Electrical Department for an electrical engineer and/or computer science attorney with at least three years of intellectual property experience.

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco or Los Angeles, Calif.

October 27, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Arent Fox LLP is seeking a patent agent or staff attorney with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution for their San Francisco or Los Angeles office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with telecommunication, circuit transistor, and layout circuit technologies is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills, excellent academic credentials, and a desire to excel in a law firm environment.

IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va. or Burlington, Mass.

October 26, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorney for our Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston (Burlington, MA) offices.

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), computer engineering, electrical engineering or software for U.S. based clients, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Education Background:

The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields will be considered.

Experience:

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties:

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:

- Electrical: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, computer engineering and software;
- Mechanical: medical devices, clean technology.

Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary:

We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.

For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits:

We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Contact
Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia or Burlington, Massachusetts

IP Patent Attorney (Electrical / Computer – Clearance Experienced) – Law Firm – Wis. or Ill.

October 24, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney (Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering/Science) to join our Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, or Chicago office. Relocation assistance may be available. Senior Associates and Senior Counsels are encouraged to apply.

Associate Attorney (EE or Comp Sci) – Law Firm – Washington, DC

October 21, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo 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 office. 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 Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

October 20, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Toler Law Group, PC is seeking a patent attorney with 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. We prefer candidates to have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics, and candidates with corporate R&D or engineering experience. We are also interested in candidates with IPR and PTAB experience. We provide IP services to some of the world's most sophisticated technology companies.

Patent Engineer / Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

October 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking Patent Engineers and Patent Agents for our D.C. office. Our Engineers and Agents prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

October 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an IP Patent Prosecution Associate for our D.C. office. Our Associates prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, and preferably, 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. Admission to the Patent Bar is preferred, but not required.

Candidates must also hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which they are admitted to practice.

The candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, outstanding written communication skills, and the flexibility to thrive (and have fun!) in a fast-paced professional environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing Electrical and Computer Science IP team with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and has over 100 professionals.

To be considered, a candidate must possess strong academic credentials. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and their transcripts. Writing samples can be diverse, and may include a recent university-level paper demonstrating technical writing skills, or an IP document which demonstrates legal and technical writing skills or a persuasive argument.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://careers.michaelbest.com/viSelfApply/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=5&FilterJobID=88.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Patterson + Sheridan, LLP is seeking IP attorneys with a computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, chemical engineering, chemistry, or biochemical background and 1 - 6 years of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.