Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo. or Denver, Colo.

May 14, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking experienced lateral associates with a computer science or electrical engineering background for positions in the St. Louis or Denver offices.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Westborough, Mass.

May 13, 2015Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Small IP firm located 25 miles west of Boston has a full time opening for an experienced patent attorney or patent agent with Electrical Engineering or Computer Science background. We handle diverse technologies for a number of national and international clients and we offer competitive compensation with an extremely generous bonus structure. Required hours negotiable.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

May 13, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

The Palo Alto office of Baker Botts L.L.P.is currently seeking a Patent Agent with 1-5 years of experience. Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering. Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not required.

Excellent academic credentials, experience writing patent applications and a license to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office are a must.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and Patent & Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process.
Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Advise attorneys on general and specific technologies and investigate those technologies as needed.
Prepare draft patent applications in particular incorporating scientific aspects of inventions.
Prepare draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters.
Discuss the scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors and thereafter provide attorneys with a report on those discussions.
Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize documents.
Review and analyze client and other files.
Conduct regulatory and factual research.
Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel.
Coordinate workflow with outside service providers.
Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions.
Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.
Provide direction and guidance to legal support staff on specific issues, as appropriate.
Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs.
Undertake continuing education, and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
Ability to work well with internal and external clients;
Strong aptitude of working with the USPTO;
Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail;
Customer service focused and;
Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills.

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced working knowledge of database research principles, methods, techniques, and resources.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports.
Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty.
Strong investigative and problem resolution skills.
Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise.
Ability to effectively communicate complex factual, technical information.
Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of current and emerging developments and trends within area of expertise.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Ability to learn and capably use various software packages.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Knowledge of and use of time management and project management strategies.
Ability to facilitate individual and group meetings.
Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities
Ability to travel to private and public buildings via private or public conveyance to assist in attending to client needs on legal matters.
Within the resident office, there is daily contact with partners, associates, paralegals, and office personnel at all levels. There is a moderate amount of contact with these same groups in other offices.
Outside the Firm, there is a moderate amount of contact with clients, vendor representatives and agency personnel.

Contact
Baker Botts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. No recruiters or personal calls. Apply online at: http://www.bakerbotts.com/careers/professional-staff/staff.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Palo Alto, California

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

May 8, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lowe Hauptman Ham, LLP, a rapidly growing intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in all aspects of semiconductor and circuit technology is a must. Versatility in other technical areas is a plus.
Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution. Industry experience working in the semiconductor area and Chinese language ability is advantageous. The key attributes of a successful candidate for this position are talent, insight, attention to detail and outstanding writing ability.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

May 1, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Beck Tysver Evans is currently seeking a self-motivated, intelligent, well-spoken patent attorney to join our unique patent practice. Appropriate candidates will have at least two years of patent prosecution experience and will be looking for a partner-track position. Technical experience in computing technologies, medical devices, or consumer electronics is preferred.

Paralegal – Sandia National Laboratories – Albuquerque, N.M.

April 23, 2015- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Sandia National Laboratories is searching for a Patent Paralegal for its Legal Technology Transfer Center. This position will provide support for director-level patent attorneys and patent agents. The position requires excellent organizational, problem solving and priority setting skills. Experience working with and understanding of the rules and regulations set forth by the United States Patent & Trademark Office, (USPTO) are essential to success in this position. The position requires reviewing and acting upon materials received from USPTO, preparing draft materials responsive to USPTO for attorney review and/or completion, maintaining attorney dockets, maintaining patent database (database entry, errors checks), and maintaining hardcopy files.

The successful applicant will act as primary support for one or more attorneys, including preparing materials for attorneys signature (missing parts, certificates of correction, engagement letters, etc.), calculating filing fees, conducting database searches for attorneys (reference prior art, private PAIR, etc.), filing materials in USPTO in accordance with federal rules, maintaining USPTO deposit account, and coordinate payment of patent maintenance fees. The successful candidate will be adept at meeting frequent deadlines with constant interruptions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to work with and appropriately protect sensitive, proprietary and confidential information; and the ability to work in a team environment while exercising independent judgment and interact effectively with peers and all levels of management are necessary. This job series typically: Provides high-level paraprofessional legal support to in-house attorneys and external co-counsel retained to represent Sandia Corporation. Works under attorney supervision but with a high degree of independence to provide paralegal and administrative support of a responsible and confidential nature and helps ensure the smooth functioning of legal matters and projects.

Required
(1) This position requires the candidate to have at least 3 years of direct experience working in a patent prosecution environment within a law firm or in-house. (2) The successful candidate will have experience with USPTO rules and procedures, patent docketing and supporting attorneys. (3) Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance.

Desired
(1) Paralegal degree, experience with IP Management software (i.e. Thompson Rueters IP Manager), Adobe, Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, CRM and Outlook), SharePoint and Excel.

Security Clearance
Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted L-level security clearance. Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.

Benefits
At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website.

Contact
Please apply online at this link: http://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/paralegal-senior-or-principal/A3BFFEEF27314670BF644267A461A9E4/job/?utm_source=patentlyo&utm_medium=JOBS&utm_campaign=DE-Pilot.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Sandia National Laboratories – Albuquerque, N.M.

April 23, 2015- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sandia National Laboratories is searching for a Patent Prosecution Attorney for The Legal Technology Transfer Center. The Legal Technology Transfer Center is responsible for identifying, obtaining and protecting the intellectual property generated by the research laboratory. Sandia has an opening for a patent prosecution attorney.

The successful candidate will support divisions developing new circuits, fabrication processes, advanced semiconductor packaging, and failure analysis techniques in both silicon and III-V technologies. Some particular applications include radiation-hardened circuits, advanced circuits for navigation and inertial sensing, and quantum computing. New hardware under development includes micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), contour-mode resonators, and silicon and III-V photonics. Photonic devices include VCSELs, ring resonators, all-optical logic, solar cells, and infrared focal plane arrays. Drafts and prosecutes original patent applications. Advises on intellectual property issues related to the patentability of inventions, obviousness, scope of prior art, scope of patent claims, assignments, nondisclosure agreements, and cooperative development agreements.

Primary Job Duties
Manages an intellectual property docket, serving as a patent prosecution attorney for a research organization, with lesser responsibilities for contractual arrangements such as nondisclosure agreements, assignments, etc. Monitors and reviews Sandia publications for creation of statutory bar dates for Sandia inventions. Coordinates discussions with line management, technical staff, and technology transfer staff to select and prioritize invention disclosures and efficiently support Sandia's business needs. Coordinates joint patent applications with coinventing outside organizations. Renders opinions regarding possible patent infringements. Manages or supports other legal staff in litigation matters, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and licensed to practice law in at least one state and experience in preparation of patent applications, prosecution of patent applications, prior art searches. Good written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of software applications and technologies used in a technologically sophisticated law office. Ability to deliver legal advice and counsel in context of Sandia strategic mission and business objectives. In responding to specific requests for legal advice, the ability to identify other existing legal vulnerabilities and business impacts beyond the scope of the request. Ability to work independently as appropriate.

Required

A U.S. law degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in at least one U.S. state and current registration with the USPTO is required for this position.
The successful candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, computer science or a relevant engineering discipline.
This patent prosecution attorney position requires the candidate to have excellent academic qualifications with 2-7 years of law firm and/or in-house experience in patent prosecution.
Ability to obtain and maintain a required DOE security clearance.

Desired

Masters or PhD level education is preferred.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are needed for this position.
The successful candidate should have strong project, and client management skills and a proven track record of success in the patent field.

Security Clearance
Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted Q-level security clearance.

Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.

Equal opportunity employer/Disability/Vet/GLBT

Contact
Please apply online at: http://sandia.jobs/albuquerque-nm/patent-prosecution-attorney/41A251106BF741DE9A115CEF6D4949F5/job/#?utm_source=patentlyo&utm_medium=JOBS&utm_campaign=DE-Pilot.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

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

April 21, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ladas & Parry, Los Angeles, is seeking a patent prosecutor with at least two years of experience in prosecuting and writing U.S. patent applications. Those with at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science are sought. Having experience as an engineer will be helpful. The technology to be handled is very challenging. Patent attorneys and patent agents are encouraged to apply. The job will accommodate both full-time and part-time schedules. Those with strong writing skills will be preferred. The firm is hiring only US citizens and Green Card holders for this position.

Patent Technical Specialist – Large Corporation – York, Pa.

April 18, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

DENTSPLY is seeking a Patent Technical Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Patents, this position will be responsible for assisting with the Patent Section of the DENTSPLY Legal Department in its performance of tasks related to protecting and enforcing Company intellectual property patent rights.

Essential Duties

Receive and review invention disclosure documents; interact with inventors as needed to complete the disclosures for purposes of patenting and/or freedom to operate opinions.
Conduct state-of-the-art, patentability, validity and patent landscaping searches as assigned by the Director of Patents
Maintain the Legal Department Patent Docket database, including creating new case entries; posting incoming Official Actions; daily review of upcoming due dates and interaction with the Patent Lawyers regarding the same; and, monitoring and periodic reporting of patent expiration dates
Maintain the Patent Maintenance Fee database including interacting with responsible business persons to obtain authorization for payment of the fees.
Interact with Strategic Business Unit (SBU) R&D personnel to monitor, track and report the status of individual projects.
Facilitate electronic filing in U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Maintain corporate patent watches including ongoing competitor watches.
Litigation assistance, especially discovery matters including locating, obtaining, reviewing and/or discussing development documents with SBU, corporate Legal, and outside counsel.

Guiding Principles

Continually seek and embrace process improvements.
Committing to a professional relationship with all associates and customers.
Understanding that all internal and external contacts are our customers.
Commit/aspire toward having an expert-level knowledge base in Accolade and sharing this knowledge with the users.
Complying with all regulatory requirements and DENTSPLY core values and policies.
Providing timely and accurate information and solutions.

Qualifications

Moderate to advance experience with Microsoft Office suite required.
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization.
Motivated self-starter with strong communication, organization and multi-tasking abilities.
Ability to meet deadlines.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of one year of patent experience or general knowledge of patent examination required.

DENTSPLY is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://career012.successfactors.eu/career?company=DENTSPLY. We appreciate your interest in DENTSPLY International. If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to careers@dentsply.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: York, Pennsylvania

How does it feel knowing that DENTSPLY International; the premier dental company in six continents with over 12,000 employees around the globe, the world-wide industry leader in innovation and technology is looking for you to join the team? At DENTSPLY International, we do not hire employees, but true business partners who will live the DENTSPLY vision: Always First in dentistry; delivering world-class dental products with world-class precision and technology. DENTSPLY’s broad global product platform helps dental professionals serve patient’s oral health care for a lifetime, from preventative services to tooth replacement. Our products range from general dental consumables and laboratory products to products supporting the dental specialty markets of orthodontics, endodontics and implants. With a presence in more than 120 countries, our geographic footprint virtually mirrors the dental market. This position is located within our Corporate Headquarters. Please visit our website for additional information. Our Corporate headquarters is located in York, Pennsylvania. Offering the cultural attractions of a big city and the down-home charm of a small town, York, PA is an extraordinary place to live, work and play. York is located in south-central Pennsylvania and is within 25 miles of Gettysburg and Lancaster, 45 miles of Baltimore and Hershey, and 100 miles of Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Engrained with a rich history and heritage and becoming one of the fastest growing cities in Pennsylvania, York is a place where the past and the present comfortably coexist.

Patent Attorney – Naval Research Laboratory – Washington, D.C.

April 14, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking a patent attorney to serve as an Assistant Counsel within the Intellectual Property (IP) law branch of the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) within the Office of Counsel, Office of Naval Research. The position is physically located in South West Washington, D.C.

SALARY RANGE:
$89,668.00 to $158,700.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 to Wednesday, April 22, 2015

SERIES & GRADE:
NO-1222-04/05

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
05

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC

WHO MAY APPLY:
United States Citizens

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Secret

SUPERVISORY STATUS:
No

Thank you for your interest in the Department of the Navy's (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We offer rewarding opportunities to practice law within the Navy legal community.

OGC consists of 718 civilian attorneys, including 55 intellectual property attorneys, plus 29 uniformed Navy JAGs and Marine Corps Judge Advocates, and 198 support staff located throughout the United States and overseas and includes multiple grade levels. Approximately 300 are located in Washington D.C.; the remaining attorneys are located in 95 field offices throughout the country and abroad. Interested applicants should apply following the specific instructions below.

OGC provides advice to the various components and activities that make up the Department of the Navy by offices attached to those components. Civilian Navy OGC attorneys help clients address legal concerns in virtually every area of the law related to business, including government contracts, public employment ethics, environmental concerns, personal and real property law, fiscal issues, and intellectual property law. There are numerous benefits of being an OGC attorney:

•You'll have an immediate opportunity to directly serve clients assigned to you on significant matters.
•You'll have a clear opportunity to advance so that your skills increase, and
•You'll enjoy a sense of satisfaction from meaningful service.

Contact
For the full details on the position and to apply, please visit this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/399702900.

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

NRL Headquarters is located in Washington, D.C. NRL is a premier research facility with cutting-edge research programs in basic sciences and advanced technology development. NRL is the corporate research laboratory for the Navy and Marine Corps and conducts a broad program of scientific research and development of advanced technologies. NRL's 30 person Office of Counsel supports these efforts by providing the full range of legal services related to the protection of government developed technologies, technology transfer, and contracting related to technology development. NRL-SSC is the Navy's premier laboratory for physics-based oceanographic environmental predictions, remote sensing, the physics of underwater acoustics, mapping, charting and geodesy, and characterization of the seafloor.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 13, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent attorneys with 1-4 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice. We represent some of the largest and most innovative technology companies in the world, and have a unique, collaborative environment focused on excellence, teamwork, and work/life balance. This opening is in our Denver, Boulder or Boise office.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent agents with 1-2 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

April 13, 2015- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent attorneys with 3-5 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice. We represent some of the largest and most innovative technology companies in the world, and have a unique, collaborative environment focused on excellence, teamwork, and work/life balance.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

April 9, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Pittsburgh office of Fox Rothschild LLP seeks a patent agent having at least 2 years of experience. All candidates must have an Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree and a license to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). USPTO examining experience or advanced degree preferred. Responsibilities will include a patent prosecution docket, patent application writing, as well as general patent research. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required, as part of responsibilities also include personal interviews before USPTO examiners and appearances before the Board of Appeals. EOE. We are currently not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Fort Collins, Colo.

April 7, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

OtterBox is seeking an experienced and motivated patent attorney to assist with the acquisition and protection of our intellectual property. The selected candidate will join a small existing team of in-house intellectual property professionals, as well as work with a broader group of attorneys specializing in other fields.

What You’ll Do (but not limited to)

Efficiently draft and prosecute high quality patent applications in the mechanical arts
Prepare Office Action response and other Patent Office communications
Harvest inventions from a creative team of engineers and designers
Team with others to manage a growing intellectual property portfolio
Assist in the analysis of patents and patent applications held by other companies
Provide guidance to others regarding intellectual property law, particularly patent law
Other legal tasks and analysis as needed

What You Need (but not limited to)

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
J.D. from a top tier law school
Admitted to practice law in at least one state
Registered as a patent attorney with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Minimum 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications at a reputable law firm and/or in-house, a significant portion of those applications in the mechanical arts and a significant number of applications drafted from scratch
Attention to detail a must
Self-motivated, energetic, and team-oriented
Experience in other areas of intellectual property a plus
Industry engineering experience a plus, particularly in plastics, molding, manufacturing, or consumer products

Otter Products is an equal employment opportunity employer (EEO).

Contact
To apply, please use this link: https://thrivepartners.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=4&c=thrivepartners&id=2293. Note: Applicants selected to interview will be requested to provide samples of already public patent applications and/or office action responses they’ve written.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Built upon fundamentals of hard work, innovation and perseverance, OtterBox is the leader in the production of premier protective solutions for hand-held mobile technology. Incorporating creativity and cutting-edge design into every product, OtterBox creates sleek and durable cases that offer reliable device protection to complement any lifestyle. OtterBox was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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

April 3, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking an experienced Patent Agent sought for fast-paced, exciting work environment. This position participates as a team member in our Intellectual Property Counseling and Transactions Group on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with an emphasis on Electrical Engineering, and related client counseling.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

April 1, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Tucker IP, a law firm based out of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced and well-qualified patent attorney with a minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience. The applicant must have a degree in Electrical Engineering. A strong technical background is necessary to assist with preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Must be a registered patent attorney and barred in Florida. To learn more about the firm, please visit the our website.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

March 19, 2015- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Walters & Wasylyna is seeking a patent attorney with experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The candidate must be a USPTO-registered patent attorney with a strong technical background, preferably with a degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering. Also, the candidate must be a member of at least one state bar.

Corporate Counsel, Patents – Large Corporation – Seattle, Wash.

March 5, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come make history with Amazon’s legal department.

If you have a passion for innovative technology and want to help grow the patent portfolio of the world’s largest online retail business, this is the place for you. As a member of the patent group for Digital Kindle Business Segment, you will directly interact with the business and technology teams to introduce and protect new and innovative technology. Responsibilities include direct client counseling, third party IP investigations and actively working with outside counsel to manage filing, prosecuting and maintaining our growing US and foreign patent portfolio. Other responsibilities will include conducting product clearance searches to assess and understand the business risks involved in bringing a product to market. The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies, while helping shape the products/services as they come to market.

Every day across the world we develop the ideas, the services and the products that make life easier for tens of millions of customers, and make good things happen faster. From providing Earth’s Biggest Selection of products to developing ground breaking software and devices that change entire industries. Amazon is a place of invention and progressive thinking.

Basic Qualifications

4+years of legal experience (with at least two years at a law firm) as patent attorney
Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including: consumer device hardware, displays, consumer device software, and backend systems for supporting consumer devices
Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property created from software, hardware and internet related products and services
Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers and business leaders
Ability to be responsible for intellectual property related activities for at least one business segment, including training, idea harvesting, patent application preparation and prosecution and addressing third party issues in a fast paced, frugal environment
Have personally prepared and prosecuted at least 50 original patent applications
Have conducted product clearance searches
Admitted to the Washington State Bar Association preferred
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and computer skills
Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact
For more information and to apply online, visit the listing's page on our website: http://www.amazon.jobs/jobs/289367/corporate-counsel-patents.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 5, 2015- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a 210-attorney law firm, with 30 practice offerings and ten offices throughout New York State and the Northeast, is seeking experienced patent attorneys and patent agents to join its Upstate New York offices or Boston office, and its growing Intellectual Property practice, which provides legal services to an impressive array of clients, including several Fortune 100 companies. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications. While all technical disciplines will be considered, candidates will preferably possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics or life sciences. USPTO registration is required.