Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Warsaw, Ind.

October 21, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Regulatory

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a patent counsel to work in its Warsaw, Indiana, offices.

Responsible for:

working with development teams and providing advice regarding patent review and design options, claim coverage, and other issues that effect the design and development of orthopaedic devices;
management of preparation and prosecution of patent applications covering the products under development; and
providing education to design and marketing teams on basic patent law issues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Strategically manage patent portfolio including managing outside counsel regarding patent prosecution, and evaluating new invention disclosures for filing
Integrate with design and marketing teams to anticipate patent issues and assist in providing patent perspective and advice that enables management to make business decisions.
Coordinates with outside counsel to assure legal services are rendered to the corporation that are results-oriented, timely, competent, and cost efficient.

Expected Areas of Competence

Develops close working relationships with clients in which corporate goals and priorities are maintained without compromising legal integrity.
Contributes to a high performance culture through effective communication and leadership with management, engineering, marketing, clinical trial teams and other business functions.
Works cooperatively with peers to leverage skills and knowledge within the legal division.
Communicating effectively to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the Company, through various formats, i.e. presentations, written proposals, reports, correspondence, leading meetings, face-to-face dialogue, etc.

Education/Experience Requirements

Must possess a JD degree and be registered to practice in the U.S. Patent Office.
An undergraduate degree in engineering and/or a background working with mechanical or bio-mechanical devices is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent practice including foreign and domestic prosecution is required.
Organization, communication and management skills are required to ensure the efficient and accurate delivery of services to the company.
Must have passed a state bar examination and be a registered patent attorney.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Additional Information

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.zimmer.com/careers/search/job-details.html?nPostingId=6108&nPostingTargetId=17971&id=QCVFK026203F3VBQBV7V47VNG&LG=EN&mask=zimextus.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Warsaw, Indiana

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

October 18, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilliam IP is a young, growing IP law firm looking for another team member. We are growing because we strive for excellence in our practice, not because of a marketing team or firm size. Our clients consider us to be one of their best (if not best) patent outside counsel, and you must be someone who will help the team never fall short of that reputation. We will train whoever we hire in all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution to meet our standards.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Nationwide (Remote)

October 5, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity, LLP, is looking for full-time, reduced-hours, and remote work patent professionals to prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including four Fortune 500 companies. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, and a background or experience in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or physics. Patent Examiner experience is a plus.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif. (or Telecommute)

September 29, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, a nationally recognized and San Francisco based IP law firm, is seeking motivated patent attorneys/agents to work as independent contractors, with the possibility of full time employment in the future if interested. Attorneys/agents may work from home anywhere in the U.S., or work within our San Francisco office. Candidates must have at least 2 years patent prosecution experience, strong academic credentials and a degree in EE, CS and/or Physics. The position is for patent prosecution, drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions for the firm’s Fortune 500 and other clients.

Patent Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

September 25, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP is currently hiring a Patent Litigation Attorney for its office in Seattle. The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in intellectual property litigation with a focus on patent litigation, wants to continue to develop his or her litigation skills, and is enthusiastic about joining and helping to grow a dynamic, first class intellectual property litigation practice.

Responsibilities

Investigating and vetting potential new cases for technical and legal issues
Developing and implementing litigation strategy
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Taking and defending depositions
Legal research and drafting briefs, papers and pleadings
Identifying, selecting and preparing expert witnesses
Participating in hearings, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trials
Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

D. with 4-7 or more years of litigation property experience with a focus of patent litigation.
Educational background in hardware, applied physics, electronic/electrical engineering, semiconductors and integrated circuits, data or communications networks, software engineering, or computer science a significant plus but not essential.
Exceptional analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong writing, drafting and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills.
Results oriented, self-starter, with a high level of initiative.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapts to changing priorities, and maintains composure in high pressure situations.
Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Superior academic and employment credentials.

Contact
To apply, please email us at: resumes@hbsslaw.com. Please include "Patent Litigation Attorney - Seattle" in the subject line.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

HBSS is a premier class action and large-scale complex litigation firm, focusing on representing plaintiffs in securities, antitrust, product liability, consumer fraud, employment, environmental, and intellectual property cases. Founded in 1993, HBSS has 10 offices nationwide, and has become one of the nation’s leading firms in these fields. HBSS is consistently listed among the top ten plaintiffs’ firms in National Law Journal’s annual survey.

Patent Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Pasadena, Calif.

September 25, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP is currently hiring a Patent Litigation Attorney for its office in Pasadena. The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in intellectual property litigation with a focus on patent litigation, wants to continue to develop his or her litigation skills, and is enthusiastic about joining and helping to grow a dynamic, first class intellectual property litigation practice.

Responsibilities

Investigating and vetting potential new cases for technical and legal issues
Developing and implementing litigation strategy
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Taking and defending depositions
Legal research and drafting briefs, papers and pleadings
Identifying, selecting and preparing expert witnesses
Participating in hearings, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trials
Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

J.D. with 4-7 or more years of litigation property experience with a focus of patent litigation.
Educational background in hardware, applied physics, electronic/electrical engineering, semiconductors and integrated circuits, data or communications networks, software engineering, or computer science a significant plus but not essential.
Exceptional analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong writing, drafting and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills.
Results oriented, self-starter, with a high level of initiative.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapts to changing priorities, and maintains composure in high pressure situations.
Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Superior academic and employment credentials.

Contact
To apply, please email us at: resumes@hbsslaw.com. Please include "Patent Litigation Attorney - Pasadena" in the subject line.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Law Clerk/Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Whitestone, N.Y.

September 24, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Law Offices of Albert Wai-Kit Chan, PLLC have an opening in their 2-Year Apprentice Program. $50-75K per year, commensurate with experience. No guarantee of full-time/associate position at end of program. Learn and practice patent law, other IP law and general law. Types of cases will vary depending on client and firm needs. Competitive benefits package.

Patent Attorney/Agent/Engineer – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

September 23, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gazdzinski & Associates, a growing full-service intellectual property law firm, is seeking a technical specialist to join an expanding patent prosecution team. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits; and we welcome resumes from attorneys, patent agents, and/or engineers having 3-5yrs of experience. The ideal candidates are highly driven, team players, and motivated to provide a top-quality work product.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Shelton, Conn.

September 20, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrington & Smith, with an office in Shelton, Connecticut seeks an associate to join its intellectual property practice. The Firm's practice is predominantly limited to patent application preparation and prosecution.

Lead Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

September 15, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

GTC Law Group LLP has a thriving patent strategy and patent prosecution practice and is seeking a highly experienced patent attorney having extensive experience in both the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and the management of large, strategically-developed portfolios. In addition, as part of management of various client portfolios, the attorney will supervise multiple internal teams consisting of one or more patent prosecutors, technical specialists, project managers and paralegals.

In addition to supervising the team for preparation and prosecution, the attorney must absorb the subject matter and strategy for the existing portfolio and ensure that all preparation and prosecution is executed in a manner consistent with the strategy. The attorney must also be generally proficient in other non-patent legal areas in order to identify other issues and work with the firm's non-patent practices to serve client needs.

The firm's patent prosecution practice is comprised of accomplished lawyers, technologists and entrepreneurs who operate in a unique, virtual and IP-centric environment. Notwithstanding the firm’s decentralized nature, the following locations are preferred for this position: Pittsburgh, PA, Boston, MA and Washington D.C.

Position Requirements

7+ years as a practicing registered patent attorney, with at least 4 of such years in a law firm
Extensive experience drafting and filing patent applications
Demonstrated experience as lead counsel for the prosecution of large, subject-matter/priority linked patent applications
Demonstrated experience simultaneously managing multiple active client portfolios, domestically and internationally
Extensive experience with filing procedures and formalities
Excellent written and oral expression
Extensive experience as lead and primary contact for clients
Experience representing both early stage and mature companies
Strong team leadership skills
Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of associates, technical specialists and paralegals
A background preparing and prosecuting applications in one or more of the following technical areas: electrical engineering; computer hardware, software, and architecture; e-commerce; medical devices; imaging; automotive systems and/or mechanics; mechanical and electromechanical
Must be willing to work remotely, and manage remote teams of personnel
Must be willing to travel

Additional Beneficial Experience

Patent litigation or litigation support experience
Experience in administrative patent proceedings such as Reexaminations, Interference and Derivation proceedings, Inter Partes Review, Post Grant Review, including administrative appeals related to any of the above
Experience with the management of patent and trademark docketing software, recordkeeping, office and file management procedures
Entrepreneurial spirit

Personal Attributes

High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
Collaborative style and a strong personal commitment to teamwork
Demonstrated ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
High comfort level with work in a “virtual” environment and eagerness to build relationships and serve and manage personnel at remote locations

Contact
If you are interested in this opportunity and your qualifications match the above, please send your resume and cover letter to Jillian Couling at jcouling@gtclawgroup.com. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; and Washington D.C.

GTC Law Group LLP (the “firm” or “GTC”) specializes in Intellectual Property Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business & Technology Transactions for IP-centric companies and institutions worldwide. GTC is a Massachusetts registered limited liability partnership headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts, with an affiliated entity in Toronto, Canada. GTC has attorneys and other personnel working in several cities on a “virtual” office model in which most personnel work from home offices.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

September 12, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Kilpatrick Townsend is seeking existing patent agents with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience and a registration number in the Patent Office for our San Francisco office. In addition, candidates should have experience in the electromechanical, mechanical, biomedical, integrated optics and signal processing fields and related software. Applicants should have a strong academic record including a degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, biomedical engineering or equivalents. An advanced engineering degree and/or industry experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, especially those needed to counsel German and/or Japanese clients.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo. (Updated)

September 4, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi, a small Midwestern boutique patent law firm, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced patent attorneys who are registered to practice before the USPTO, have a minimum of 5 years of experience and have a portable book of business of at least $250,000.

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tokyo, Japan

August 31, 2015- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ITOH International Patent Office has been delivering the best possible intellectual property services to our clients since 1967. We are seeking a licensed U.S. patent attorney with experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO. The candidate will be located, full-time, in our Tokyo office.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

August 28, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

A Top 25 Intellectual Property law firm in DC is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join our Mechanical or Electrical group.

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

August 21, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

The Washington, D.C. office of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is in search of a first through third year lateral associate to work in the Patent Practice of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Technical Advisor or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 15, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lee Sullivan Shea & Smith LLP is an intellectual property law firm with offices located in Chicago, Illinois and Austin, Texas.

We are actively seeking those candidates who are interested in a patent career as a Technical Advisor or Patent Agent. Candidates must have a solid technical background and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. The role involves working directly with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies engaged in protecting new inventions, to startups working on cutting edge technologies. Applicants will be exposed to a variety of technologies in a collaborative environment and will be working directly with inventors to draft detailed patent applications covering the inventors' inventions and to prosecute those applications.

The position will involve the following responsibilities:

- Drafting US patent applications
- Prosecuting patent applications
- Assisting clients with management of patent portfolios and providing recommendations regarding prosecution strategies
- Routinely conducting examiner interviews with the USPTO to expedite prosecution
- Preparing responses to outstanding communications from the USPTO in a timely manner
- Conducting invention disclosure teleconferences with inventors
- Performing complex legal analysis including freedom-to-operate and patentability analysis

A Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent is required for this position. In particular, we are interested in individuals with familiarity and experience in one or more of the following technologies: computer hardware, computer software, networking, communications, audio, video, and analog circuitry.

Actual USPTO patent preparation and prosecution experience is a plus but we are willing to train the right candidate. Must have excellent English communications skills, including a strong writing ability, and superior analytical skills.

We offer competitive salaries, insurance benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Most importantly, we offer a challenging and exciting career opportunity in a small firm environment that includes continued exposure to a wide variety of leading-edge technologies.

Openings are available in both Austin, TX and Chicago, IL.

Contact
To apply, please email Neilesh Patel at: patel@ls3ip.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Austin, Texas or Chicago, Illinois

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

August 6, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brinks Gilson & Lione seeks an attorney with an electrical or computer engineering background and 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience for its Chicago office. The ideal candidate can prepare and prosecute patent applications and write opinions relating to a wide range of electrical arts. The candidate also has superior academic credentials, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Ann Arbor, Mich.

August 6, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brinks Gilson & Lione seeks an attorney with an electrical or mechanical engineering background and 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience for its Ann Arbor office. The ideal candidate can prepare and prosecute patent applications and write opinions relating to a wide range of electrical and mechanical arts. The candidate also has superior academic credentials, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

August 5, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical

The Webb Law Firm, a fast-growing Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking multiple associate candidates with a technical background in Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, and /or Computer Science.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Cary, N.C.

August 5, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Coats & Bennett, PLLC, a boutique intellectual property law firm in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has an immediate need to hire highly motivated Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents who are experienced in patent preparation and prosecution related to telecommunications and electrical technologies.