IP Associate – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

July 31, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Cleveland office of Ulmer & Berne LLP is seeking an associate with 4-8 years’ experience with patent litigation experience to join its fast-growing Intellectual Property practice. Academically distinguished applicants who have excellent writing and analytical skills and deposition, discovery and motion practice experience are sought. Additional experience in patent prosecution preferred and opinion preparation and licensing a plus. An undergraduate degree in electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred. Applicants should be a registered patent attorney with the USPTO.

Chief IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla.

July 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Jabil Circuit, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides diversified manufacturing services and solutions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company offers electronics and mechanical design, production, product management, and after-market services to companies in the aerospace, automotive, computing, consumer, defense, industrial, instrumentation, medical, networking, peripherals, solar, storage, and telecommunications industries.

This person will lead the Company’s intellectual property (“IP”) group and guide its IP strategy, including assessing the commercial and strategic value of the Company’s IP portfolio, identifying gaps and areas of opportunity (both offensive and defensive), preparing for and managing IP litigation, supporting the Company’s global R&D and Product Development initiatives, and advising senior management. This person will also build, lead, and manage a global team.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and oversee the Company’s global IP strategy
• Litigation preparation, support and management
• Providing strategic leadership on third party challenge matters including oppositions, interference and litigation
• Support the R&D organization on all aspects of patents, including development of global patent strategy consistent with corporate growth strategies, management of company’s extensive patent portfolio, identification of new inventions and assessment of patentability, and opinion work (freedom to operate and infringement).
• Supervising the preparation and prosecution of the Company’s patent trademark applications (globally), preparation of copyright applications (globally), and management of the IP folder.
• Supervising outside IP counsel and providing strategic direction and guidance to outside counsel with respect to the Company’s objectives.
• Coordinating with senior management, as appropriate, to ensure IP matters that affect their business units are handled in a timely, appropriate, and cost-effective manner.
• Developing awareness throughout the organization of the need for methods of protecting the Company’s IP rights and respecting the IP rights of others.
• Keeping senior management abreast of significant IP decisions, legislation, and regulatory matters that may affect the Company’s business or politics
• Generating and/or reviewing a variety of IP-related agreements, including non-disclosure, joint development, and licensing

Qualifications & Experience
The individual will be a highly trained intellectual property attorney with a minimum of 15 years of experience. An advanced degree in engineering would be preferred. A degree from a top tier law school and experience in a well-regarded law firm or IP environment is preferable. In additional, familiarity with a fast paced environment and the intense, team oriented leadership milieu will also be key priorities.

In addition, the successful candidate will have the following requirements:

• Experience in the technology industry or with leading technologies is highly desired but not required. Pharma and other relevant industries would be considered.
• Strategic leadership ability, which transcends the technical and tactical requirements of the position, is required.
• Experience in all phases of patent infringement litigation including conducting infringement risk assessment and evaluations, preparing infringement and validity opinions, and developing and coordinating pre-litigation plans and strategies.
• Experience managing litigation and trial teams composed of outside counsel, client technical and management representatives, administrative and legal support personnel, and financial and technical testifying and non-testifying experts.
• Ability to think like a business person and integrate legal and business issues, so as to partner effectively with business leaders
• Ideally, experience recruiting and leading a global team
• Finely tuned sense of what is important in business dealings; knowing the sensitivities or breakpoints surrounding an issue based on personal experience
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex IP issues
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, both orally and in writing; ability to convey complex legal issues in a manner useful to management
• Proven leadership skills and a strong team orientation; does not operate or encourage a “star” mentality. Encourages an open expression of ideas and opinions
• Excellent presence, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of senior management and business partners
• Experience in leading, managing and mentoring an internal professional staff
• Highly strategic with excellent legal and business judgment
• Strong negotiation, counseling and listening skills
• Ability to direct and delegate, but also have a “hands-on” approach to handling day-to-day legal issues
• Ability to bring “best practice” thinking to the company

Personal Characteristics
The successful candidate will possess the following personal characteristics:
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest order
• An imaginative and thoughtful approach to problem-solving, not just a legal technician
• Highly collaborative approach (both with business and the rest of the legal group)
• Strong business sense; results oriented
• Superior intellect, with the ability to think critically and make clear and well-reasoned decisions
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency; ability to multi-task and work independently
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast moving environment
• Highly global in orientation and outlook
• Flexibility to adapt to ambiguity and rapidly changing situations
• Proven management skills and a strong team orientation; someone who encourages teamwork and cooperation across organizations and functions
• High level of energy, enthusiasm and motivation skills to make the company successful
• Values core behaviors integral to the Jabil culture

Contact:
Apply by emailing Scott Crisco at: scott_crisco@jabil.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida

Our services comprise integrated design and engineering; component selection, sourcing, and procurement; automated assembly; design and implementation of product testing; parallel global production; enclosure services; and systems assembly, direct-order fulfillment, and configure-to-order services.

The company also provides mobility products and set-top boxes, as well as peripheral products, such as printers and point of sale terminals; and aftermarket services consisting of warranty and repair services. In addition, it offers a range of UL and IEC photovoltaic certification and testing services, including material characterization, certification testing, on-going reliability testing, and long-term field exposure to support solar panel manufacturers; and material and failure analysis based on industry requirements, such as electroluminescence, dynamic load testing, and extended environmental cycles in solder joint characterization.

The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jabil reported revenues in 2012 of $17 billion.

This position will be located in St. Petersburg, FL.

More information about the Company can be found on its website at http://www.jabil.com

IP Associate – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

July 30, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

HolzerIPLaw, PC is seeking a professional full-time Intellectual Property Associate Attorney with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong desire to learn, and an ongoing interest in technology and innovation to join our small, dynamic law firm. Candidates must have a background in Mechanical Engineering/Materials or Physics, 1-5 years of IP experience, and be registered with the USPTO. This position is located in Denver, CO.

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate – Law Firm – West Palm Beach, Fl.

July 30, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The West Palm Beach, Florida office of Akerman Senterfitt seeks an Associate with 3 to 4 years of litigation experience for its Intellectual Property Practice Group. Patent or trademark litigation experience is preferred but not required. Must possess excellent academic credentials, oral communication, legal research and writing skills. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or willing to sit for next examination.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Boston, Mass. (Updated)

July 29, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP, a diversified regional law firm, has an immediate opening in its Boston office for a partner-level patent attorney with a background in electrical engineering. A generous percentage-based compensation arrangement is offered, ideal for a seasoned practitioner who desires to develop and grow a practice.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, Md.

July 29, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Kansas City, Mo.

July 19, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, a broad based, national firm, seeks a qualified attorney for its IP and Technology practice division in our Kansas City office. We are seeking a patent attorney with one to three years experience.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Flexible)

July 19, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 17, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP is seeking patent attorneys with 1-3 years of experience. We are interested in candidates with computer science, mechanical,industrial systems and electrical engineering; and physics backgrounds. The successful candidate will handle direct client contact in all phases of patent practice, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing non-infringement and invalidity assessments, conducting patentability analyses, as well as client counseling centered around patent portfolio development and US and foreign filing strategies. The firm requires excellent academic credentials and prior technical experience. We handle a very busy practice, and serve a significant Silicon Valley and foreign client base. Patterson & Sheridan offers a great work environment and benefits package.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

July 14, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hope Baldauff is an established Intellectual Property boutique located in Atlanta, Georgia. In response to continuing opportunities, we have a growth based need to expand several client specific teams with experienced patent attorneys and agents.

Director, Mechanical Engineering Team – Small Corporation – Alexandria, Va. or Southfield, Mich.

July 10, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Landon IP Inc. is a leading provider of professional legal and business support services throughout the intellectual property (IP) lifecycle. We are seeking a Technical Team Director will lead, manage, and grow the Mechanical Engineering Team within the Patent Search Group at Landon IP. The Director will be responsible for all project management, personnel management, customer relationship management, as well as provide business development support for the Mechanical Engineering Team. The Director is responsible for all facets of the search process from initial customer contact to final report delivery and follow‐up.

Job Responsibilities:
• Serve as key manager & leader in the company
• Manage customer relationships
− Confirm search requests and consult with customers to scope each search project
− Prepare estimates for each search project
− Maintain frequent communication and proper level of updates throughout each project
− Provide completed search deliverables to customers and conduct follow‐up to ensure customer satisfaction
− Consultatively assess customers’ needs through frequent interaction and high level assessments of their workflow
• Manage workflow
− Assign searches to appropriate patent analysts and manage each patent analyst throughout each search project
− Communicate with customer throughout each search to manage expectations
− Ensure quality of each search project through systematic review of each search
− Coordinate with other team Directors and other departments to properly staff projects as needed
• Lead, manage, and grow analyst team
− Serve as personnel manager for analysts within the team
− Responsible for ensuring growth and development of individual patent analysts including performance evaluations
− Identify training needs for analysts and work with company trainers to provide proper training
− Identify and report staffing level needs and actively participate in the hiring and candidate evaluation process
• Generate new business to meet sales goals
− Identify new customers and new avenues for business
− Visit existing and new customers with the sales team as needed
− Actively work with sales team to develop new business
− Maintain a strong understanding of current customers
− Carry out a business plan for aggressive sales growth
− Proactively seek ways to achieve the Mechanical Engineering Team sales goals

Job Requirements:
• At least 5 years patent field experience.
• Highly skilled in fast, accurate, and polished customer service.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial, big‐picture view of responsibilities.
• Significant experience and familiarity with all types of patent searches.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills, as well as strong attention to detail.
• Management experience is a plus. Desire to expand/learn management skills required, as well as a proven ability to communicate and interact well in all situations.
• Significant experience in one of the technical disciplines above.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical area required. Graduate degree(s) a plus.
• Patent Agent or Patent Attorney preferred.

Contact:Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and salary requirements to careers@landon-ip.com. Please reference the position title in your email subject line. ** This position can be located in either Southfield, MI or Alexandria, VA office. **

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Southfield, Michigan or Alexandria, Virginia

Our services include patent and trademark searches, analysis of new technologies, global information retrieval, patent translations, and advanced patent law training of attorneys. The growth company is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia; and has offices in Southfield, Michigan; El Dorado Hills, California; Tokyo, Japan; London, England; and Shanghai, China; employing over 200 people. More information about Landon IP can be found at www.landon-ip.com.

Landon IP provides a casual and relaxed work environment focused on delighting our customers and continuously exceeding their expectations. A hands-on training program focuses on developing knowledge and skills while allowing new employees to immediately produce results. The company prides itself on communication with employees, assisting employees in development of their knowledge and skills, and helping employees identify and create opportunities for growth within the company.

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

July 9, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a prospering boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C. We are currently accepting resumes for a patent associate, patent agent, or technical specialist to join our design patent team. Our ideal candidate would have some experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting design applications. USPTO registration along with a technical or engineering degree are preferred, but not required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Syracuse, N.Y.

July 9, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a full service 200 lawyer firm with offices throughout Upstate New York as well as New York City and Boston, is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its Syracuse, NY 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, providing patent counseling to clients, and providing litigation support. While all technical disciplines will be considered, candidates will preferably possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or physics. USPTO registration is required.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 8, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP is a national intellectual property law firm with offices in Houston, Texas; Palo Alto, California; Shrewsbury, New Jersey; Greensboro, North Carolina and Dallas, Texas. The firm specializes in all areas of intellectual property including patents, copyrights, trademarks, opinions, portfolio management, trade secrets, related litigation and technology transactions and licensing.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

July 8, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity, LLP, is looking for the best and the brightest patent attorneys/agents to draft and prosecute patent applications for some of the leading technology companies in the world. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, a background in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics, and a minimum of 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Patent Examiner experience is a plus.

Patent Search Attorney – Large Corporation – Evanston, Ill.

July 6, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Cardinal Intellectual Property, an Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Attorney to work in its Evanston, Illinois office. We are particularly looking for those who have a background in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering to fill this technical need. This role is an integral part of our Private Client Services (PCS) team and works intimately with clients in order to ensure requirements are met and high quality Private Client searches and projects are delivered. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Developing complete and timely quotes/estimates for PCS clients
• Drafting instructions and compensation details per client requirements
• Fielding questions from clients regarding CIP work product
• Assisting clients through troubleshooting and implementing solutions
• Providing assistance to analytical and sales teams where necessary and needed
• Final review of searches to assure high quality
• Performing PCS searches

Desired Skills & Experience:
• JD Required
• Must be a Patent Attorney and/or Patent Agent
• Technical Degree is required
• Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science background is a major plus
• Prior patent experience in a law firm
• Prior industrial experience a plus
• Trademark experience is a major plus

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/careers/careers.html. Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Evanston, Illinois

Cardinal Intellectual Property, is an Intellectual Property Search and Services company. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys, and former patent examiners who conduct thorough, in-depth patent research and analysis. We also provide intellectual property monitoring and IP docketing services. Visit our website, www.cardinal-ip.com, for more information.

Company Culture:
Our corporate culture is entrepreneurial, self-confident and informal. The atmosphere is creative, fast-paced and focused on growth. We work to foster an environment that promotes innovation, appreciates diversity of thought that creates new opportunities for development.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

July 6, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Paramus, N.J.

June 28, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cha & Reiter, LLC, a small growing firm, is acceptng resumes for an electrical or computer science background Patent attorney with 3-10+ experience.

IP & Technology Transactions Associate – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

June 25, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Houston office of Haynes and Boone seeks an associate with a background in mechanical engineering and 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience for its Intellectual Property practice. Experience in oilfield services or mechanical systems would be preferred. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills, and should enjoy working with others in a team-oriented setting.

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

June 25, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Murphy, Bilak & Homiller, PLLC, a patent law boutique in Cary, NC, seeks an EE patent attorney or agent to prepare and prosecute strategic, high-value patent applications for its top-tier technology clients. Applicants must have an EE degree. Experience is preferred but all well qualified candidates will be considered. The position provides a top salary, challenging work, and a good work/life balance in a great area to live. Relocation packages available.