Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, an established IP boutique in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking candidates for the following full-time, immediate, position:
IP Associates or Patent Agent with a minimum of 1 year of drafting experience in patent applications, ideally in telecommunications technology fields, including wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment. Potential for growth into other fields.
Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong writing, communication, organizational and analytical skills. Undergraduate focus areas in electrical engineering, physics or computer science preferred. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office bar is necessary.
Hauptman & Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice due to its rapid growth. An advanced degree and industry work experience in semiconductor processing 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. 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.
The firm offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure, and an interstate telecommuting option for the right candidate. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.
NSIP LAW has been consistently growing and is thus seeking resumes from patent attorneys or patent agents interested in joining our team. We welcome resumes from attorneys or agents with at least two years of experience or those with significant experience. We also welcome resumes from candidates with USPTO experience. For candidates with significant amounts of experience, although portable business is welcome, it is not required.
Our ideal candidates will have a technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics. Candidates with experience in electro-mechanics, semiconductor, material science, or optics are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidates are highly driven, team players, and motivated to provide top-quality work products for the firm and the firm’s clients.
Contact Please send your resume and any additional documents to be considered to info@nsiplaw.com. Please submit two writing samples, which should be unedited and may include responses to Office Actions, Appeal Briefs, or any other materials otherwise not confidential. All inquiries will be held strictly confidential. Please, no recruiters at this time.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
NSIP LAW is a prospering boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C. Our practice has consistently grown over the years. NSIP Law offers a competitive salary with the rare opportunity to grow along with our dynamic group and to be active participants in our practice.
Howard & Howard, a leading Midwest business law firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney with 5-15 years experience to join our Las Vegas office. Howard & Howard 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.
Desired Skills & Experience
5-15 years experience
License to practice law
Patent & Prosecution experience in mechanical, electrical, biological, or computer-related technologies
Registration to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
InVueis drive the growth of InVue’s IP portfolio and support the Chief IP Counsel in a variety of IP-related tasks. Your mission is to protect InVue's IP and ensure that InVue has the freedom-to-practice its own products. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with InVue's innovation and engineering teams throughout the product development process.
Responsibilities
Provide complex, substantive, and organizational IP support
Cooperate with innovation and engineering teams to identify and foster IP protection
Coordinate and assist with IP review meetings
Prepare drafts of patent applications and documents related to patent applications
File patent applications and supporting documentation with the USPTO
Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability searches
Analyze and respond to office actions from the USPTO and foreign offices
Organize, maintain, and update electronic files and docketing system
Assist Chief IP Counsel in filing and prosecuting trademark applications
Assist Chief IP Counsel in patent litigation matters
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science required
Current USPTO registration required
5+ years of experience as a patent agent in a law firm or corporation
Sufficient experience with electrical/mechanical device patents
Proficiency with U.S. Patent Office Electronic Business Center systems (EFS Web and PAIR)
Understanding of U.S. and foreign patent laws
Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and driven personality
Mannava & Kang, P.C., a boutique intellectual property law firm in Fairfax, Virginia, is currently seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Patent Attorney/Agent. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience is preferred.
We offer a casual office environment in an ideal location. Salary is commensurate with experience.
The Intellectual Property group at Sutherland is seeking a second to fourth year Associate or Patent Agent experienced in patent preparation and prosecution. Candidates should be members of the Patent Bar and have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an associated discipline. Relevant technological experience with software, semiconductor process and integration, cloud computing, network technologies, digital imaging, wireless communications, and/or consumer electronics is preferred. Excellent academics are required.
Beeson Skinner Beverly, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in the Uptown district of Oakland seeking a registered patent attorney having ability to immediately engage in an active U.S. and international patent prosecution practice with emphasis in the mechanical and electro-mechanical arts. Experience in trademark and other IP matters a plus. Position offers opportunity to practice in a collegial small firm environment with a well established client base, and to participate in the growth of the practice. Applicants must have good writing and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Duties:
Participate in all aspects of domestic and international patent prosecution including preparation of applications; reviewing, reporting and responding to office actions; and working with foreign associates in international cases. Other duties will include patentability searches, infringement and right-to-use analyses, drafting of opinion letters, and handling or assisting in other intellectual property matters including licensing and resolution of IP disputes.
Polansky & Associates currently has a unique virtual (work from anywhere) contractor opportunity for an experienced patent attorney/agent with an EE or related degree who is registered to practice with the USPTO. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner/Owner, this part-time position provides unlimited opportunity for professional growth, including possible full time employment in the future. Billing/collection-based compensation is negotiable.
A candidate will be considered who:
• is a highly motivated professional who functions well in a flexible and independent virtual environment
• possesses 2-5 years’ experience in patent law with demonstrated results
• possesses an EE or related degree and is registered before the USPTO
• shows particular talent for analysis and articulation of concepts
• has exceptional analytical, writing and organizational skills
• seeks to grow with the firm with potential oversight of Associates
• embodies the highest level of professional and ethical standards
• provides relevant resume and 2 writing sample
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas (Telecommute)
Polansky & Associates is a West Austin Boutique Intellectual Property law firm with a wealth of experience in patent acquisition, licensing, litigation, and other types of intellectual property. We specialize in the Technology Areas of Analog and Digital Electronic Circuits, Communications and Transmission, Memory and Storage Systems, Microprocessors and Computer Software, and Power, Industrial and Mechanical applications serving some of the most significant organizations in the industry.
Hoffman Warnick LLC, a growing mid-sized patent law firm in Albany, NY with office in Boston, MA is seeking patent attorney or agent with 2+ years patent application preparation and prosecution experience. Patent bar admission, excellent interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, writing ability, and references are required; electrical or mechanical degree required.
Telecommuting/virtual situations also considered for right candidate.
Contact Firm offers geographically competitive compensation with a commission based bonus. Please send resumes to Hoffman Warnick LLC, Attn: Hiring Partner, 540 Broadway, Albany, New York 12207 or e-mail to hwemail@hoffmanwarnick.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Albany, New York or Boston, Massachusetts
Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law Firm in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in electrical engineering and computer science, or closely related fields Applicants must have a minimum of one year of solid patent prosecution experience in a law firm; some experience drafting patent applications is preferred. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Contact Email cover letter and resume to hr@oliff.com. EOE
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
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.
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.
A candidate MUST have a degree in one of the following:
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics.
We have a strong preference for candidates with software development experience in industry OR have substantial computer science coursework. All candidates should identify any software development experience on their resume. Candidates without a Computer Science degree should identify any computer science coursework on their resume or by including a transcript.
A candidate MUST have a genuine, active interest in technology and a desire to be well read in relevant case law.
We will consider an attorney with 0-4 years of experience or a registered patent agent with 1-5 years of experience who satisfies the above criteria.
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.
Quality is the area that separates Harrity & Harrity, LLP from our peers. Our firm prides itself on consistently delivering a high quality work product. Our patent professionals have experience at big law firms, as well as, experience as patent examiners at the USPTO. Harrity & Harrity gives its professionals the unique ability to not only interface with our clients (both inventors and in-house counsel) and prospective clients, but also the option 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+. The annual hourly requirement for full-time professionals is 1700 hours, and 1200 hours for reduced-hours professionals.
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: Nationwide (Remote)
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.
Contact If you are interested in speaking with us about a position at Vierra Magen, please send your resume to: Hiring Partner, Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, 575 Market Street, Suite 3750, or email hiringpartner@vierramagen.com. Please, only those with at least 2 years patent prosecution experience and a degree in the electrical arts and/or computer science need apply.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Francisco, California (or Telecommute)
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.
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
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.
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.
Candidate Qualifications:
Ph.D. in engineering, biology, chemistry, or related field
Studying law or recently graduated from law school
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.
Eligibility and Requirements: Applicants must have technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or biomedical/biochemistry. Experience in wireless technology is a plus. Applicants must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or qualified to sit for the examination) and have 3-5yrs of patent prosecution experience.
Responsibilities: Patent application preparation, drafting, responding to office actions and general patent prosecution work, conducting prior art searches, drafting clearance/invalidity opinions, client counseling, and other patent-related projects.
Contact Interested candidates are encouraged to reply with a resume, cover letter, salary history, and a writing sample to: recruiting@gazpat.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Info Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Diego, California
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.
Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics or Computer Science and be admitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates must also have at least two years of patent prosecution experience. Must have at least one year of solid experience writing U.S. patent applications. Work will involve inventions in wireless radio communication technology (4G, LTE, eNB, 5G, etc).
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, an established IP boutique in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking candidates for the following full-time, immediate, position:
Howard & Howard, a leading Midwest business law firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney with 5-15 years experience to join our Las Vegas office. Howard & Howard 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.
is drive the growth of InVue’s IP portfolio and support the Chief IP Counsel in a variety of IP-related tasks. Your mission is to protect InVue's IP and ensure that InVue has the freedom-to-practice its own products. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with InVue's innovation and engineering teams throughout the product development process.
Mannava & Kang, P.C., a boutique intellectual property law firm in Fairfax, Virginia, is currently seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Patent Attorney/Agent. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience is preferred.
The Intellectual Property group at Sutherland is seeking a second to fourth year Associate or Patent Agent experienced in patent preparation and prosecution. Candidates should be members of the Patent Bar and have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an associated discipline. Relevant technological experience with software, semiconductor process and integration, cloud computing, network technologies, digital imaging, wireless communications, and/or consumer electronics is preferred. Excellent academics are required.
a growing mid-sized patent law firm in Albany, NY with office in Boston, MA is seeking patent attorney or agent with 2+ years patent application preparation and prosecution experience. Patent bar admission, excellent interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, writing ability, and references are required; electrical or mechanical degree required.
Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law Firm in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in electrical engineering and computer science, or closely related fields Applicants must have a minimum of one year of solid patent prosecution experience in a law firm; some experience drafting patent applications is preferred. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Zimmer Biomet is seeking a patent counsel to work in its Warsaw, Indiana, offices.
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.
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.
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.