Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

March 1, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Patterson Thuente IP, a full-service intellectual property law firm located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, is seeking an associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience. We are looking for a patent attorney with at least a BSEE and specific expertise in analog circuits, semiconductor devices and processing, sensors and control systems, and software and computer systems.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Rochester, N.Y.

February 28, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Carestream Health, Inc. is seeking a patent attorney to support its medical imaging equipment and software products, with primary responsibility for digital product development and technology innovations, such as the Carestream DRX-1 System and the Carestream DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System. The attorney will be located at Carestream’s Rochester, New York office.

Responsibilities

Draft patent applications
Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally.
Manage outside counsel involved in international prosecution.
Provide legal counsel regarding patentability of new products and technologies.
Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity issues.
Provide advice on product and technology development in light of the competitive IP landscape.
Review and analyze competitor patents and competitor technology and provide analysis for developing both defensive and offensive IP strategies.
Provide support for patent litigation.
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to intellectual property.
Keep current with case law and other legal developments.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Minimum of B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics
Minimum of 4 years experience as a patent attorney, including experience in patent preparation and prosecution and counseling on infringement and validity issues.
Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Admission to one state bar; preferably admitted to New York or eligible for admission via reciprocity.
Preference to candidates local to Rochester, New York.
Ability to travel to Carestream’s U.S. and non-U.S. sites, such as Paris, France; and Shanghai, China.
Ability to work with people at different management levels within the company.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Computer skills (especially experience with databases).
Experience with patent search databases and tools.
No remote work arrangement.

Contact
Apply online at our website: www.carestream.com/careers.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Rochester, New York

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Corporation – Baltimore, Md. / Washington, D.C. Area

February 28, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vorbeck Materials is seeking a patent agent or attorney to manage and expand a growing patent portfolio and to perform other IP-related duties. Duties include:

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

February 26, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate to join our Mechanical group.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

February 21, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patentbar International PC , a small IP firm in the Boston area, is looking for a patent agent or a patent attorney with at least 2 years of solid hands-on patent preparation and prosecution experience and excellent bilingual English-Russian language skills. EE/Physics/Computer background is preferred, but we will consider applicants with other backgrounds. Trademark experience is a plus.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

February 20, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

Winstead PC is seeking to hire a Patent Agent having a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the fields of software, electrical engineering and digital telecommunications. Must have passed the USPTO patent bar.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

February 10, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hewlett-Packard Company has an opening for a Patent Counsel.

The Patent Development Group in HP's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) manages one of the largest patent portfolios in the world, which covers a wide range of technologies including PCs, printers, servers, storage, networking, enterprise software, enterprise services, and technologies originating in HP Labs. The successful candidate for the Patent Counsel position will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that supports the goals of HP's dynamic business. In particular, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success. This position will offer significant promotional opportunities throughout the OGC and the chance to build a career with HP as an IP attorney.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Patent Counsel role are expected to include the following:

Managing highly strategic patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by collaborating directly with colleagues in HP's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HP and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HP's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

Qualifications
The successful candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications and abilities:

A BS degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A JD degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Strong academic credentials
Admission to the USPTO
1-6 years experience as a patent attorney
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Contact
Apply by visiting HP's website (http://jobs.hp.com) and searching "Patent Counsel".

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Preferred locations for this position are Herndon, Virginia; Houston or Plano, Texas; Palo Alto, California; Downers Grove, Illinois; Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; Vancouver, Washington; and Boise, Idaho.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location

February 7, 2014Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Guntin & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys or Patent Agents. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated mid-sized corporations to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF products, gaming products, nanotechnologies, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, among other things.

Associate – Law Firm – Arlington, Va.

February 6, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nixon & Vanderhye P.C. seeks experienced registered Associate primarily for drafting new electrical engineering and computer science related patent applications. Substantial experience drafting patent applications over a two-to-five year period required. Candidates should have strong academic credentials. Competitive salary and benefits. EOE.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

February 6, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

The Chicago office of Akerman LLP seeks an Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience in patent litigation and counseling. Experience handling all phases of patent litigation is required, as well as performing intellectual property due diligence, and negotiating and drafting agreements regarding patent licenses and applications. Trademark and copyright litigation experience is considered a plus. Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred. Will also consider other technical backgrounds. Must be registered with the USPTO and be a member of the Illinois State Bar. Direct applications only.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

February 5, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP is seeking an Associate who will be responsible for drafting and globally prosecuting patent applications in the electrical and computer arts, as well as occasionally preparing invalidity, infringement, and freedom to operate analyses.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

January 31, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a patent associate with 0-3 years of patent prosecution of experience to join our Minneapolis office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent projects, including patent prosecution, IP litigation, licensing, and opinion work. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Silicon Valley Area, Calif.

January 22, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Job, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Fenwick & West LLP, a leading Northern California and Seattle law firm with a cutting edge, internationally recognized litigation practice seeks a mid-level patent litigation associate for its Silicon Valley office.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 3, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

October 3, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

BKLS is seeking a registered U.S. patent attorney to join our growing patent practice as an associate. Primary responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering as well as 1-4 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location

October 2, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

We offer exceptional benefits that are paid in full by the firm and a competitive compensation package, which models the firm’s philosophy of transparency. Our firm has a substantial volume of work to provide an attorney or agent exceptional opportunities for career growth and continued personal development. Our firm employs novel workload balancing methods to provide its employees the best opportunity to excel.

Candidate Qualifications:
Must have passed a state bar (attorney’s only) and the USPTO patent bar. 3+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution experience of matters "originating" in the US is a plus. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Elect. Eng., or Computer Eng. is preferred. Telecommunications experience is a plus. Actual engineering experience is also a plus. First year candidates with exceptional performance in law school and engineering school, and/or candidates graduating from a top-tier law school and/or engineering school will be considered. A book of business is also a plus. For candidates with prior experience, information regarding the last two years of billable hours and collections will be requested. Academic transcripts will be requested for all candidates.

Contact
Please submit your resume, writing samples (must be in the public domain) and academic transcripts via our website (https://www.ggip.com/Pages/careers-attorneys.aspx). Submissions will be maintained confidential.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago (remote locations will be considered)

At Guntin & Gust we have a unique culture that places great emphasis on developing and exercising sound business, legal, and technical acumen in all aspects of the firm’s practice. Our culture also fosters and promotes career development of its attorneys and agents.

Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

September 30, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, a nationally ranked boutique intellectual property law firm, is seeking motivated patent associates or patent agents with 1+ years patent prosecution experience with EE and/or CS degrees.

Firm Atmosphere:
Vierra Magen was founded with the principles of providing top notch legal service to its large client base, while at the same time providing a friendly, collegial and relaxed environment for its attorneys, agents and staff. We remain true to these principals as we continue to grow. The firm has been ranked as the top boutique IP law firm in the nation by IP TodayTM.

Compensation:
We provide a competitive base salary and benefits package. Our policy is to reward those reaching or exceeding the requested annual billed hours with a bonus, above and beyond the base salary. The bonus is based on a straight percentage of collected billings. Our attorneys choose their own balance between work and social life. Though by no means expected, those choosing to work “big firm" hours will be rewarded with net compensations schemes competitive with or exceeding those of big firms.

Firm Clients:
Our clients include some of the largest and most technology-driven companies in the world, including Microsoft Corporation, Sandisk Corporation and Computer Associates, as well as a wide variety of smaller businesses and start-ups. These clients have come to rely on us for our detailed personal attention to their IP needs and our unsurpassed technical expertise. Each attorney at Vierra Magen is given close and direct client contact, including meeting with inventors and management, and working directly with inventors to prepare and file patent applications.

Mentoring:
At Vierra Magen, we understand the importance of training and feedback. The firm provides each attorney with ample supervision, education and review of their work product to ensure development in the fundamentals and subtleties of patent practice.

Offices:
Our offices are in the world-class Market Center buildings in the heart of downtown San Francisco, with views of the San Francisco Bay, Transamerica Building and financial district.

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 [at] vierramagen.com

Please, only those with patent prosecution experience in electronics and computer software need apply.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, California

IP Litigation Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

September 30, 2013- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

September 27, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP, a national Intellectual Property law firm is accepting resumes for patent prosecution associate attorney positions for their Greensboro, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas; Shrewsbury, New Jersey and Houston, Texas offices. Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal skills. A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or Computer Science is preferred. Patterson & Sheridan offers a great work environment, competitive salary and benefits.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Lansing, Mich.

September 26, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C., an established Lansing Law Firm, has an opportunity for an experienced IP Attorney. Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or something similar. A minimum of 3 years experience in drafting and prosecuting patents. Must be a member of the Patent Bar. Strong oral and written communication skills necessary.