Patent Professional – Agent or Attorney (US Remote) – Corporation – Multiple Locations, Remote Work Available

July 16, 2023- US - Telecommute, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Motorola Solutions, Inc., a large corporation, is seeking a Patent Professional to work remotely.

The Patent Professional may be responsible for one or more of the following:

Attending and participating in patent committee review meetings,
Identifying high-value disclosures that would be additive to our existing portfolio
Working with inventors to properly capture their ideas and inventions and submitting corresponding disclosures to the proper patent committee for consideration
Participating in innovation scrubs of product and/or software releases
Writing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and in foreign patent offices
Securing and preparing source code and/or APIs for registration with the United States Copyright Office
Overseeing outside counsel on certain aspects of outsourced cases
Being the lead 'patent contact' for a particular business unit, including handling client training and development, understanding client business and existing patent portfolio(s), and guiding business and engineering professionals in generating high-value, high-impact assets
Working and interacting with other MSI Patent Attorneys, Agents, Engineers, and Administrative Professionals on a daily basis, both inside and outside of the PS&O group
Participating in invention mining / harvesting sessions. Some litigation / licensing support may also be periodically requested by litigation / licensing leads in the PS&O and/or Business Legal groups
Mentoring inventors with nascent ideas to help expand and develop them to meet the company’s strategic portfolio needs
Aiding in managing the current issued patent portfolio for their assigned business and the strategic focusing of that portfolio. This may include making and/or assisting with annuity decisions, foreign filing decisions, patent classifications, portfolio analysis, mining existing applications for additional coverage, competitive analysis, and identification of further strategic focus areas, among other possibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience drafting, editing, and/or reviewing patent disclosures and/or patent applications in stated field(s) of expertise, including experience in a law firm or corporate law department environment
Strong organization, leadership, and communication skills to draft invention disclosures and/or draft and prosecute patent applications with high quality and efficiency
Ability to present technical materials to technical and non-technical audiences.
Great interpersonal and team-work skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Knowledge of video processing concepts (video encoding, decoding, object identification and tracking, scene understanding, media training and machine learning, etc.), IoT concepts, software development principles (OOP, Agile Dev., etc.), programming languages (such as Python, C#, Swift), cloud development and deployment principles, networking principles, and/or telecommunications principles a plus.
Knowledge of various related technologies such as security, encryption, mixed reality, video / audio processing and analytics, access control, and/or blockchain a plus.
Demonstrated experience in successfully working in a multi-discipline legal and/or technical office and the ability to work with and across multiple legal and/or technical disciplines.
Extensive knowledge of U.S. patent laws and introduction to and/or knowledge of foreign patent laws.
Experience and/or awareness of U.S. and Int’l export control requirements and/or processes.
Prior familiarity with USPTO’s PAIR, EFS, and EPAS systems, Google Apps for Business, and/or Lecorpio preferred but not required.
Candidate may reside anywhere in the US

Basic Requirements:

Juris Doctor Degree
Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or comparable field of study
6+ years of total legal and/or technical experience in the above-identified legal and technical areas
Need to be a member of the USPTO patent bar and a member of at least one state bar, both in good standing
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements:

Under 10%

Relocation Provided:

None

Position Type:

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan:

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
9 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!

EEO Statement:

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.

Apply online at:
https://motorolasolutions.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Illinois-Remote-Work/Patent-Professional---Agent-or-Attorney--US-Remote-_R39375-1

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Multiple Locations, Remote Work Available

Patent Associate EE/C.S. – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

July 14, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Intellectual Property

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Christopher & Weisberg, a full-service intellectual property law firm in a great location near Miami and Fort Lauderdale is accepting applications for patent attorneys and agents. Applicants MUST have at least a BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. MS or higher desirable as is industry experience. Knowledge of wireless communication technology is high desirable. We are looking for the right persons to help us support our wonderful group of institutional clients developing cutting edge technologies. 2+ years of patent prosecution experience preferred. This is NOT a posting for overflow work. We are looking for a full-time colleague. Work can be at our offices in the Fort Lauderdale area, remote or a hybrid depending on experience and desire of the candidate. Compensation package is based on experience and work location. Opportunity to support our litigation team is also available for candidates interested in a mix of patent application preparation and prosecution, and intellectual property litigation.

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Patent agent/IP attorney – Corporation – Phoenix, Arizona

May 23, 2023- US - Southwest, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ASM, a large corporation, is seeking a Patent agent/IP attorney to work in Phoenix, Arizona

As a Patent Agent (or IP Attorney) in our Phoenix office, you are co-accountable for IP generation, security, and competitive intelligence within the framework of ASM’s Global IP Policy. The primary focus is on generating patents linked to ASM’s process and engineering activities in our Phoenix, Arizona office. This includes organizing and running patent council meetings with senior management, drafting patent applications, patent searches and clearance letters, managing outsourced patent services through law firms, maintaining patent database, conducting and organizing brainstorming sessions, and reviewing relevant publications to ensure patents are filed before disclosure.

Other responsibilities include IP security, consultancy, and ensuring compliance with IP policies throughout ASM. This includes setting up training as well as performing and reporting audits to ensure implementation. This position plays a pivotal role with senior management in case of litigation and competitive analysis, and includes determining ASM’s IP position against competitors, supporting licensing activities and managing appropriate responses and legal process in various situations.

The ideal candidate:

is able to generate IP effectively in a multicultural, dynamic and demanding business environment
is capable of analyzing IP situations as well as relevant future IP developments in order to conceptualize this into reliable expert advice and direction
can translate and synthesize information, as well as organize and plan cross departmental and cross organizational activities to ensure timely and full delivery
is able to communicate a complex message clearly and is able to adjust communication to any audience
is able to understand multiple and varying interests and cultural backgrounds that stakeholders may have and act accordingly
is able to build relationships and networks which are key in achieving goals and make effective use of informal networks to accomplish priorities

Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Engineering (preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering)
3-5 years of experience (and proven track record) of patent application drafting and patent prosecution
experience and knowledge within the semiconductor industry is advantageous
candidates who are US Patent Attorneys or are partially qualified to become one are encouraged to apply

Apply online at:
https://careers.asm.com/global/en/job/21529/Patent-Agent-IP-Attorney

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona

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May 17, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rheem Manufacturing Company, a large corporation, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to work in Atlanta, GA.

The Corporate Counsel - Patents is responsible for providing global intellectual property services and counsel to Rheem and its domestic and international subsidiaries and affiliates, including supporting the Director of IP in developing global IP strategy, handling domestic and international IP procurement, enforcement, and clearance, and providing business counseling and transactional support. The position reports to the Director of IP and works closely with the company’s technology and innovation teams, as well as R&D, Marketing, Engineering and Procurement teams across Rheem’s global business units.

What You'll Do:

Work with external counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
Engage internal teams in the patenting process to align with business strategy.
Perform and analyze patent landscape, patentability, clearance, and invalidity searches.
Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements (licenses, assignments, co-existence agreements, design agreements, NDAs, etc.).
Assist with and advise on intellectual property clauses and matters in commercial agreements and M&A activities.
Develop and maintain company-wide IP policies including inventor award program.
Manage patent renewal process.
Report on patent activities to the Director of IP and -business leadership.
Support Director of IP in IP dispute management and deployment of Global IP Strategy.
Support trademark, domain, copyright, trade secret and other IP activities, as needed.

What You Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
3-8 years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and IP contracts.
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
Admission to the US patent bar (USPTO) in good standing.
Admission to a state bar in good standing.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities concurrently.

Apply online at:
https://rheem.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000176&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

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