Harrity & Harrity, LLP is looking for remote, local, or reduced hours patent professionals to prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent fields is required. Candidates must possess an in depth grasp of wireless communications (e.g., LTE, WCDMA, 3GPP).
We are looking for someone with significant prosecution experience who can hit the ground running with minimal training. Former Patent Examiners are preferred but we will consider anyone with significant prosecution experience in the electrical technology areas.
Quality is the area that separates Harrity & Harrity, LLP from our peers. We pride ourselves on consistently delivering a high quality work product. Many of our patent professionals have previous experience at big law firms and as Patent Examiners. We give our professionals the unique ability to not only interface with clients (both inventors and in-house counsel) and prospective clients, but also the opportunity to contribute to improving the day-to-day operations of the firm and creating new and innovative systems.
We provide in-depth training in patent law, patent preparation, patent prosecution, business development, and client management. Our work environment is casual, collaborative, and friendly but we work really hard. We also provide an excellent compensation package, with comprehensive benefits and a salary that is production-based. The salary potential, for your first full year of employment as a full-time patent attorney, is $200K+.
Contact To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter to careers@harrityllp.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Dority & Manning, an Intellectual Property boutique in Greenville, SC seeks registered Patent Attorneys with one to four years of experience with degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Associates will work with our attorneys and patent agents primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients.
Dority & Manning is committed is to maintaining the highest standard of client care, with an emphasis on providing client-focused, quality-driven services. We provide a full-range of legal services that span across all aspects of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, and that cover almost every industry and technology area. To provide such comprehensive IP-based services, our attorneys and agents combine technical and legal expertise with practical experience to help our clients fully protect and commercialize their intellectual property.
Our office is conveniently located in the downtown area of Greenville, South Carolina, long termed the “economic engine of South Carolina.” Located between Atlanta and Charlotte on the I-85 business corridor, the Greenville area accesses all major markets in the United States. One of the Southeast’s top areas for business, Greenville is home to both international and national companies such as GE, Michelin, BMW, Samsung and Mitsubishi, and is recognized as having one of the best “four season” climates in the United States.
Contact Please include cover letter, resume, writing sample and unofficial undergraduate and law school transcripts in an email to recruiting@dority-manning.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Greenville, South Carolina
McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC, seeks a full-time patent agent, technical advisor or an associate patent attorney to join its growing Biotechnology practice group within our firm located in Des Moines, IA. Candidates must have either a M.S. or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, or Botany or plant related biotechnology and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or eligible for registration). Candidates will be considered who demonstrate a strong knowledge and experience of patent prosecution in the biotech 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 these fields are preferred.
Contact Please send resume in confidence to Heidi Nebel via email at heidi.nebel@ipmvs.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Since 1924, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, P.L.C. (“MVS”) is Iowa’s pre-eminent intellectual property boutique law firm. We strive to help our clients obtain and protect their intellectual property rights through patents, trademark and copyright registrations; representing our clients in transactional work such as licensing when these rights are transferred; and litigating when these rights are involved in controversy. With 14 attorneys, 1 patent agent and 1 technical specialist MVS is a full-service intellectual property boutique and provides attorneys and agents a collegial atmosphere, providing training and mentoring, along with competitive salary and benefits.
Patent attorney with 15 years experience, looking for 1-2 partners to start new IP law firm in Alexandria, VA. My background is chemical, and my work has been mainly in the area of patent application preparation and prosecution, with some opinion work and some trademark work.
You must be ready to start in the next 3-4 months, and you must have enough work to keep you busy, at least in the short term. Electrical and mechanical engineers are preferred.
Schaeffler, a global automotive and industrial supplier, is seeking a Patent Agent at our State of the Art North American Automotive Center in Troy, MI, or our campus in Wooster, OH. The primary role of this position will be drafting and prosecuting Schaeffler Group patent applications based on regionally submitted invention disclosure and priority patent applications first - filed in Germany.
Primary tasks:
Preparing patent applications based on submitted invention disclosures
Working with internal and external drafters to prepare patent drawings and providing hand sketches when necessary
Re-drafting German priority applications for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark office (USPTO)
Drafting responses to USPTO office actions
Qualified candidates will have:
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Registered to practice before the USPTO or willing to study for and sit for the patent agent exam within 1 year of hiring
At lest 1 year experience with automotive drivetrain components and assemblies
At least 1 year experience reading, drafting, and prosecuting patent claims or at least 5 years experience drafting technical documents
Demonstrated ability to work individually to meet strict deadlines
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Wooster, Ohio or Troy, Michigan
The Schaeffler Group develops and manufactures precision products and is synonymous with creative technology. We set the world in motion with our three brands - INA, FAG, and LuK. Our engineering solutions increase the performance of equipment for the Automotive, Industrial and Aerospace industries.
More than 76,000 employees work at 180 locations in 50 countries to serve our customers worldwide.
Schaeffler is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
The Intellectual Property Practice Group of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP seeks to hire a computer science associate with 2-4 years of experience to reside in the Washington, DC office.
Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and experience in drafting and prosecuting software related patent applications and in evaluating patent infringement and validity. Responsibilities would include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, working with clients to identify and evaluate potentially patentable inventions, support IPRs, litigation and licensing matters, and handle intellectual property due diligence. Candidates should also have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, and preferably 2-3 years of related industry experience and/or significant academic coursework.
Drinker Biddle offers the opportunity for sophisticated work in a collegial atmosphere, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits. For more information about our firm, please visit www.drinkerbiddle.com.
Contact If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter, resume, writing sample, undergraduate transcript and law school transcript to Kara Young (Kara.Young@dbr.com). EOE.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Howard & Howard, a leading Midwest business law firm, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Intellectual Property Associate at our Royal Oak, Michigan office. Our associates demonstrate deep commitment to their own careers, to the Firm's standards and Strongly Held Beliefs, and to the vigorous representation of our clients' interests. In return, Howard & Howard provides an environment in which that commitment is supported and rewarded.
Desired Skills & Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ experience with patent law, including patent prosecution, patent drafting, or portfolio management
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or Science
Industry experience preferred
Registration to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Howard & Howard provides specialized legal services to businesses and business owners. Our focused expertise provides us with a solid understanding of the industries we serve, and our results-oriented approach to practicing law is a beacon for business owners in search of intelligent counsel that aligns with their business goals.
Our Firm operates like a business and promotes a culture based on successful business principles. We focus on maintaining low overhead, providing quality service at competitive hourly rates, and compensating our attorneys based on merit. We foster and reward creativity, collaboration, and accomplishment.
Howard & Howard is an equal opportunity employer.
Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts a national law firm seeks experienced Software/Electrical patent attorney (3 + years). Qualified candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Software Engineering or Computer Science or relevant on job experience. We have openings in Massachusetts, New York (Albany ) and Washington, DC. Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts is a boutique firm focuses that exclusively on the practice of intellectual property law, and covers all components related to Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Unfair Competition, Computer and Trade Secret Law.
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 or Chicago 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.
Contact Admission to a state bar and to the USPTO are required. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts (law school, undergraduate and/or graduate) at www.bannerwitcoff.com/careers.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C. or Chicago, Illinois
The Denver office of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate for the firm’s patent group. Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline. USPTO admission preferred with 2-5 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. Excellent academic performance, strong writing and analytical skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment required.
Contact Please submit resume, transcripts, writing sample and professional references to Jamie Olberding, Attorney Recruiting Manager, at jolberding@bhfs.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Denver, Colorado
Arent Fox LLP is seeking a patent agent or staff attorney with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution or drafting in telecommunication technologies for their San Francisco office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical engineering. Experience with circuit transistor and layout circuit technology is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. Please submit resume, transcripts and a patent application writing sample.
Arent Fox LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Alexandria office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for an Electrical Patent Associate/Agent with 3-5 years of patent experience. Qualified candidates must have extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for software-related inventions, excellent writing skills, and a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. The preferred office is Alexandria, but we are open to considering satellite locations. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript and a writing sample.
Dority & Manning, an Intellectual Property boutique in Greenville, SC seeks registered Patent Attorneys with one to four years of experience with degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Associates will work with our attorneys and patent agents primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients.
Dority & Manning is committed is to maintaining the highest standard of client care, with an emphasis on providing client-focused, quality-driven services. We provide a full-range of legal services that span across all aspects of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, and that cover almost every industry and technology area. To provide such comprehensive IP-based services, our attorneys and agents combine technical and legal expertise with practical experience to help our clients fully protect and commercialize their intellectual property.
Our office is conveniently located in the downtown area of Greenville, South Carolina, long termed the “economic engine of South Carolina.” Located between Atlanta and Charlotte on the I-85 business corridor, the Greenville area accesses all major markets in the United States. One of the Southeast’s top areas for business, Greenville is home to both international and national companies such as GE, Michelin, BMW, Samsung and Mitsubishi, and is recognized as having one of the best “four season” climates in the United States.
Contact Please email cover letter, resume, writing sample and unofficial undergraduate and law school transcripts to: recruiting@dority-manning.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Widerman Malek, PL, located in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a patent attorney to join their global practice in their Melbourne, FL office, located on the Space Coast just east of Orlando. Principal responsibilities include drafting patent applications, responding to PTO Office actions, managing IDS procedures, as well as litigation support involving IP rights.
The successful candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering from an accredited university, as well as a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to a state bar, and admission to practice before the USPTO. Additionally, the candidate will have 2-3 years of general patent preparation and prosecution experience in the fields of electrical, electro-mechanical, semiconductor, mechanical or software. Portable clients are a plus.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, 401k and more.
Widerman Malek, PL is a national law firm with a family and community-centered approach. Our strong bond with our community and our families are the cornerstones of our practice.
Contact Please provide resume with cover letter, references and salary expectations for consideration to Julie Hochard at julie@uslegalteam.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Melbourne, Florida
Volpe and Koenig, P.C., a Center City Philadelphia Intellectual Property law firm 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.
Responsibilities
Preparation and prosecution of complex patent applications
Preparation of claim charts to products and standards, demonstrating infringement and validity
Conduct IP related due diligence
Manage large docket of domestic and foreign prosecution
Develop portfolio strategies and effectively communicate with the client
Requirements/Skills
Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or similar (knowledge of wireless telecommunications, digital rights management, audio/video coding, semiconductor design and fabrication, and software is desired)
JD and admission to practice before the US Patent Office
3-5 years of Intellectual Property Law experience
Excellent patent analysis ability
Ability to interface independently with clients
Strong technical and legal background
Salary and Benefits
Generous salary for reasonable billable hourly requirement with tiered formulaic additional compensation paid for hours in excess of annual requirement
Generous health benefits package
Life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing
This Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No solicitations please.
Otterstedt, Ellenbogen & Kammer, LLP is seeking a highly qualified and motivated patent agent or attorney for a full-time position in our Stamford, CT or Huntington, NY office. Telecommuting options may be available for candidates with demonstrated proficiency.
Qualified candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to quickly grasp a variety of complex technical concepts and clearly convey such concepts in writing. Accordingly, we look for candidates with strong written and verbal communication skills.
The position requires drafting and prosecuting high-quality patent applications in the electrical, semiconductor, and software arts. A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or in another technical field coupled with relevant experience, is required.
Otterstedt, Ellenbogen & Kammer offers a competitive salary and compensation package, while balancing the professional and personal demands of its staff.
Contact If you are interested in becoming part of our growing and dynamic team, we encourage you to send your resume and a writing sample to Nathaniel Wallace at ntw@oeklaw.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Stamford, Connecticult or Huntington, New York
Toler Law Group is seeking a patent attorney with 1+ years’ experience in patent preparation and prosecution. We prefer candidates with Electrical Engineering degrees and 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.
Klintworth & Rozenblat IP, an eight lawyer/agent IP law firm, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced patent attorneys/agents and trademark attorneys having a minimum of five years of experience and portable books of business in the range of $500,000 or more.
The firm offers the following advantages over the typical law firm:
Substantially higher compensation than other firms due to the firm’s reduced overhead and philosophy of paying employees more
The ability to telecommute/work remotely from the firm’s Chicago-based office
Autonomy and flexibility including control over your billing rate and where, when, and how much you work
A stress-free, laid-back environment
Collegiality working with colleagues of varied disciplines, averaging approximately 20 years of experience, and hailing from some of the country’s top law firms
High-end clientele including Fortune 500 Companies and Universities
Very few conflicts due to the firm’s size
Further information regarding the firm, including the CV's of each of the firm's team members, can be found at the firm's website at kandrip.com.
Harrity & Harrity, LLP, is looking for remote work, reduced-hours, and/or full-time patent professionals to draft and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent fields is required. Candidates must possess an in depth grasp of wireless communications (e.g., LTE, WCDMA, 3GPP). Prior Patent Examiner experience at the USPTO is a plus.
Quality is the area that separates Harrity & Harrity, LLP from our peers. We pride ourselves on consistently delivering a high quality work product. Many of our patent professionals have previous experience at big law firms and as Patent Examiners. We give our professionals the unique ability to not only interface with clients (both inventors and in-house counsel) and prospective clients, but also the opportunity to contribute to improving the day-to-day operations of the firm and creating new and innovative systems.
We provide in-depth training in patent law, patent preparation, patent prosecution, business development, and client management. Our work environment is casual, collaborative, and friendly. We also provide an excellent compensation package, with comprehensive benefits and a salary that is production-based. The salary potential, for your first full year of employment as a full-time professional, is $200K+.
Contact To apply for this position, send your resume and a cover letter to careers@harrityllp.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP's Seattle office seeks seeking a patent agent or associate with more than one year experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The position will require development of a broad IP practice and, while the position will focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications, it will also include counseling clients on a wide variety of IP issues.
Only candidates with a CS or BSEE degree (or equivalent industry experience) and admitted to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney or agent should apply.
Harrity & Harrity, LLP is looking for remote, local, or reduced hours patent professionals to prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent fields is required. Candidates must possess an in depth grasp of wireless communications (e.g., LTE, WCDMA, 3GPP).
an Intellectual Property boutique in Greenville, SC seeks registered Patent Attorneys with one to four years of experience with degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Associates will work with our attorneys and patent agents primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients.
McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC, seeks a full-time patent agent, technical advisor or an associate patent attorney to join its growing Biotechnology practice group within our firm located in Des Moines, IA. Candidates must have either a M.S. or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, or Botany or plant related biotechnology and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or eligible for registration). Candidates will be considered who demonstrate a strong knowledge and experience of patent prosecution in the biotech 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 these fields are preferred.
a global automotive and industrial supplier, is seeking a Patent Agent at our State of the Art North American Automotive Center in Troy, MI, or our campus in Wooster, OH. The primary role of this position will be drafting and prosecuting Schaeffler Group patent applications based on regionally submitted invention disclosure and priority patent applications first - filed in Germany.
The Intellectual Property Practice Group of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP seeks to hire a computer science associate with 2-4 years of experience to reside in the Washington, DC office.
Howard & Howard, a leading Midwest business law firm, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Intellectual Property Associate at our Royal Oak, Michigan office. Our associates demonstrate deep commitment to their own careers, to the Firm's standards and Strongly Held Beliefs, and to the vigorous representation of our clients' interests. In return, Howard & Howard provides an environment in which that commitment is supported and rewarded.
Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts a national law firm seeks experienced Software/Electrical patent attorney (3 + years). Qualified candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Software Engineering or Computer Science or relevant on job experience. We have openings in Massachusetts, New York (Albany ) and Washington, DC. Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts is a boutique firm focuses that exclusively on the practice of intellectual property law, and covers all components related to Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Unfair Competition, Computer and Trade Secret Law.
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 or Chicago 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.
The Denver office of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate for the firm’s patent group. Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline. USPTO admission preferred with 2-5 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. Excellent academic performance, strong writing and analytical skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment required.
Arent Fox LLP is seeking a patent agent or staff attorney with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution or drafting in telecommunication technologies for their San Francisco office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical engineering. Experience with circuit transistor and layout circuit technology is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. Please submit resume, transcripts and a patent application writing sample.
The Alexandria office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for an Electrical Patent Associate/Agent with 3-5 years of patent experience. Qualified candidates must have extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for software-related inventions, excellent writing skills, and a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. The preferred office is Alexandria, but we are open to considering satellite locations. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, undergraduate transcript and a writing sample.
Widerman Malek, PL, located in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a patent attorney to join their global practice in their Melbourne, FL office, located on the Space Coast just east of Orlando. Principal responsibilities include drafting patent applications, responding to PTO Office actions, managing IDS procedures, as well as litigation support involving IP rights.
Volpe and Koenig, P.C., a Center City Philadelphia Intellectual Property law firm 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.
Otterstedt, Ellenbogen & Kammer, LLP is seeking a highly qualified and motivated patent agent or attorney for a full-time position in our Stamford, CT or Huntington, NY office. Telecommuting options may be available for candidates with demonstrated proficiency.
Toler Law Group is seeking a patent attorney with 1+ years’ experience in patent preparation and prosecution. We prefer candidates with Electrical Engineering degrees and 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.
is looking for remote work, reduced-hours, and/or full-time patent professionals to draft and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent fields is required. Candidates must possess an in depth grasp of wireless communications (e.g., LTE, WCDMA, 3GPP). Prior Patent Examiner experience at the USPTO is a plus.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP's Seattle office seeks seeking a patent agent or associate with more than one year experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The position will require development of a broad IP practice and, while the position will focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications, it will also include counseling clients on a wide variety of IP issues.