Withrow & Terranova, PLLC, an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in Cary, North Carolina in close proximity to Research Triangle Park, is seeking a highly qualified registered Patent Attorney or Patent Agent. Candidates that possess at least a Bachelor’s level degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering and 0-2 years of patent application preparation and prosecution experience are preferred. The successful candidate will assist in patent application preparation and prosecution, and other related IP matters. The successful candidate should also have a desire for substantial client interaction and involvement in key IP tasks and growth opportunities.
Contact: To inquire, please send your resume and writing sample to: recruiting@wt-ip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cary, North Carolina
Withrow & Terranova, PLLC is a mid-size patent boutique with a focus on electronic, telecommunication, semiconductor, software, biomedical, and mechanical technologies. Our clients range from industry leading Fortune 500 companies to the nation’s top research universities to promising startup companies. We are located in close proximity to Research Triangle Park and serve clients throughout the United States and the world. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.wt-ip.com.
PATENT LAW GROUP: Atkins & Associates, P.C., located in Tempe, Arizona is looking for patent attorney to join busy intellectual property practice in the technical areas of semiconductors, electronics, mechanical, optics, computer hardware and software, etc., for a wide variety of clients. Duties and responsibilities include taking inventor disclosures, preparation of patent and trademark applications, responding to office actions in US and foreign applications, patent and trademark searching, infringement and validity opinions, licensing and litigation support.
• Electrical Engineering degree • Technical experience preferred • Registered to practice before the USPTO • 3-5 years of RECENT CONSECUTIVE experience in patent and trademark prosecution • Licensed to practice in Arizona
Duties will include taking inventor disclosures, preparation of patent and trademark applications, responding to office actions in US and foreign applications, patent and trademark searching, infringement and validity opinions, licensing and litigation support.
U.S. patent law firm with branch office in Taipei, Taiwan seeking an entry- to mid-level patent agent or engineer to handle US prosecution work at local office in Taipei. Required: electrical engineering degree, preferably with emphasis in circuit design, strong analytical and English written communication skills. USPTO agent registration desirable but not required. Note: you must provide your own eligibility to remain in Taiwan (the firm will NOT sponsor Taiwan employment visas).
Marger Johnson McCollom, P.C., a Portland, Oregon, Full-service IP boutique, seeks a registered patent attorney with 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience in the electrical/computer/software technical areas. B.S. electrical engineering, computer science, or physics strongly preferred. Experience in analog circuit design or analysis a plus.
Contact: Send letter/resume/transcripts to: Recruiting Coordinator at recruiting@techlaw.com. No agencies please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Fahmi Sellers Embert & Davitz, a boutique law firm focusing on patent prosecution and IPR practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience with patent prosecution in the electrical and/or computer science arts and a degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Strong analytical and written communication skills as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are required.
Toler Law Group is seeking a patent attorney with 3+ years experience and a degree in electrical engineering. We provide sophisticated IP services to some of the world's most sophisticated technology companies, many of whom are the amongst the nation's top producers of patents. We work in the areas of electrical engineering and computer-related technology, telecommunications, aerospace and business methods amongst others. As part of our team, you will provide strategic prosecution, offensive and defensive analysis and opinions to help our clients position themselves and their IP portfolios in the global marketplace.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume, writing samples, academic transcripts, and list of references to resumes@tlgiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLPseeks motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants must have a strong interest in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution to assist in the drafting and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Graduate degree desired, but not necessary. Candidates must have superior technical writing skills. If you are forward focused and ready for a challenge, apply online. EOE/AA
The Intellectual Property group at Sutherland LLP group is seeking an Associate or Patent Agent experienced in patent preparation/ 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 business methods, software, and/ or communications-related technologies is preferred. Excellent academics are required.
Hewlett-Packard Company has an opening for a Patent Analysis Director. Within HP’s Intellectual Property Section, the Director of Patent Analysis leads a diverse team to provide patent analysis and technical support for HP's various intellectual property functions. This requires the Director of Patent Analysis to be well-versed in modern techniques for efficiently searching, classifying, characterizing, and analyzing patent information in support of various functions. These functions, include, for example, patent cross licensing, open source licensing, standards licensing, patent sales, technology transfer, and the like.
Responsibilities: • Serve as a manager in HP’s Patent Development and Analysis group, overseeing skilled technologists in providing patent analysis support for strategic HP initiatives • Lead, manage, and grow HP’s patent analysis team • Coordinate with other IP Section leaders to ensure proper project staffing • Developing team goals and managing team to efficiently meet these goals in support of business needs • Develop and maintain strong, professional lines of communication with IP Section executives in areas of Patent Development, Patent Licensing, and IP Transactions to effectively meet associated patent analysis needs • Provide effective coaching and talent development of individual contributors on team • Exercise sound judgment to determine appropriate methods and resources for accomplishing achieving objectives
Qualifications: • Expertise using patent search/analysis tools and commercial patent databases • Significant experience in evaluating large sets of patents efficiently • At least 5 years of experience in patent analysis • Experience interfacing with product tear-down information providers • Ability to work in a team environment with patent attorneys, technologists, and business development professionals • Management experience or strong aptitude for people and project management • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal • Experience working with patent claim charts • A technical degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or comparable. Prefer background in: cloud computing, data analytics, security, and networking • Prefer familiarity with open source and standards licensing issues • Prefer prior exposure with patent valuation techniques • Patent agent, MBA, or JD backgrounds may be useful, but are not required
Contact: Apply via HP’s website at http://www.jobs.hp.com (Search for "Patent Analysis Director" or "1136753").
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Locations: Herndon, VA; Palo Alto, CA; Houston, TX; Boise, ID
About Hewlett-Packard HP is an innovative, dynamic company with a rich past and a promising future. Started in a Palo Alto garage by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard as a company that made audio frequency oscillators, HP has continuously reinvented itself. Today, HP is the world's largest technology company, provides printing and personal computing products and IT services, software and solutions that simplify the technology experience for consumers and businesses. HP is a $120+ Billion/year company with over 300,000 employees. HP had over 1,350 U.S. patents granted in 2011.
Hewlett-Packard has an impressive benefits package. HP’s total compensation package is competitive and is commensurate with experience. Hewlett-Packard Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to affirmative action and work force diversity.
Rosenbaum IP, P.C.is seeking a shareholder-level patent attorney. Position requires a minimum of 10 years patent prosecution, IP counseling, opinion work, IP litigation and licensing experience. A portable book of business is required. Candidate will preferably have experience in one or more of the following technologies: medical devices, material science, biomedical engineering, diagnostics, biotechnology, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, semiconductor processing and/or business methods and software applications, particularly pertaining to Internet commerce.
Ideal candidate will also assume shareholder level responsibilities for business development, marketing and firm committee activities.
GTT Group, an intellectual property services firm, is looking to engage one or more individuals with expertise in one or more of the following subject areas:
• Wireless Telecommunications (3G/4G/LTE, etc.) • Software Development (Mobile Applications or Desktop Applications) • Computer Hardware Design • Enterprise Data • Internet Technology • Semiconductors (Chip Design/Fabrication/etc.)
Selected candidates will be hired as consultants on a project-by project basis.
We are especially interested in speaking with patent professionals with a background in one of the listed subject matter areas.
Experience analyzing patent claims and preparing claim charts is a plus. Willingness to work with and support patent analysts is a must.
Contact: To apply, please respond by email to this advertisement to: hiring@gttgrp.com. Please attach a resume including any relevant experience. In the body of your email, please describe your most relevant experience and describe your general availability to work on consulting projects.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Any (Telecommute)
Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein is looking for a patent prosecution associate with 1 - 4 years experience in computer science, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
Breadth of work will include prosecution, opinion writing, and counseling of domestic and international clients.
Applicants must be registered with the USPTO. Relevant industry experience or an advanced degree is a plus.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Ellen Leviss at eleviss@arelaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: New York, New York
Exclusively Legalis looking for an experienced patent agent in the software, medical device, electro-mechanical, and/or wireless technology areas for our San Diego office.
The selected candidate will be responsible for drafting patent applications, patent prosecution, invention harvesting, and assistance with patent landscapes and freedom to operate analysis in various technology areas. Experience in drafting patent applications is preferred.
Ideal candidates will have 2 to 4 years of patent prosecution experience and a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Admission to the USPTO preferred but not required.
RPXis seeking an experienced individual to contribute to the success of the Patent Analysis Department. In this role, the Patent Analyst, Software and Media will assess and quantify patent-based risk. This individual will use industry experience to evaluate patents for the purpose of providing patent intelligence to support Company initiatives, including defensive buying, acquisition syndication (for large portfolios), and advisory services. To be successful in the role, this person must possess a broad knowledge of software technology, spanning Internet, Digital Media, SaaS, Consumer, and Enterprise. The Patent Analyst, Software and Media reports directly to the Senior Director, Patent Analysis, and works closely with the Acquisitions, Client Development, Client Relations, and Corporate Development Departments and RPX clients.
Role: • Supports RPX’s business model by identifying meaningful patents for our clients and succinctly communicating those findings to help the Company make informed decisions by: o Reviewing patent claims and other materials to determine basis for possible infringement disputes o Exploring relevant market(s) to assess adoption of patent usage o Researching prior related disclosures/commercial efforts to assess novelty of invention o Identifying and locating written evidence for specific innovations that occurred prior to the filing of a patent o Coordinating with external subject matter and enforcement experts o Communicating findings to relevant internal and external clients
Education/Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in technical or engineering role in the software industry
Required Competencies: • Ability to identify the software domain(s) to which a patent claim relates • Knowledgeable about companies in software domains and the products produced by these companies • Ability to use critical thinking skills to catalog, match, and relate similar patents, portfolios, and technologies • Well-versed in the history of technical development and key innovation dates in various software areas • Results-oriented and service-minded with ability to develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally • Willingness to adapt to the many changing requirements/needs of a fast-growing, young company • Collaborative work ethic and ability to work in a team-oriented culture • Ability to work with virtual, global teams • Excellent interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills • Motivated, self-directed, and proactive with a willingness to take on additional projects • Proven track record of excellence, ownership, and accountability • Confident personality supported by disciplined, logical thinking and fact-based, documented conclusions and opinions • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and execute against deliverables under deadlines and competing priorities • Highly focused, organized, and detail-oriented • Excellent oral and written communications skills • Represents RPX in a manner consistent with its culture and values
Technical Skills • Strong familiarity with the following technology domains: o Web Services § E-commerce/Marketplaces § Search/Advertising § Cloud Services § Social Networking § Gaming o Digital Media § Encoding/Decoding § Content Distribution § DRM/Security § Content Sync and Storage § Video Conferencing o Software/SaaS § Platform/Operating System § Application Software § Enterprise Software (CRM, ERP, SCM)
• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A., is a rapidly growing Twin Cities patent law firm that seeks patent attorneys with 1 to 5 years of experience. The firm provides patent prosecution and opinion services to an expanding base of U.S. and International corporate clients in the fields of telecommunications, software, electrical circuits and medical devices.
Backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, physics or similar areas are required.
Relocation to Minnesota is preferred, although the firm may consider remote working relationships for highly qualified attorneys.
Wolf Greenfield is the largest New England-based law firm focused solely on intellectual property (IP) law. We have immediate openings for a mid-level patent prosecution associate in the Electrical and Computer Technologies group.
Preferred candidates will have an advanced degree and/or industry experience, a strong academic background, and a minimum of 4-6 years of solid patent prosecution and opinion-related experience. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with clients and prospective clients.
Our associates enjoy an interesting variety of work on complex IP matters, increasing client management responsibilities, one-on-one mentoring, and regular professional development and educational opportunities. We offer a collegial and team-oriented work environment with competitive salaries and compensation packages which include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching and a profit sharing contribution, back-up daycare, domestic partner benefits, and pre-tax medical, dependent care and transportation benefits. Wolf Greenfield is an equal opportunity employer.
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates or patent agents with electrical engineering, computer science, or physics degrees for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 33% of class preferred, top 10% strongly preferred) and at least 1-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for electronics or computer software. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Relevant industry experience or an advanced degree is preferred.
Located in one of the country’s most beautiful and livable cities, Klarquist Sparkman offers its professionals a challenging and rewarding career representing top-tier clients. The firm’s compensation and benefits package is highly competitive with other top-level firms in the Pacific Northwest. To learn more about the firm please visit our website at www.klarquist.com.
Contact: Interested candidates can apply online at www.klarquist.com/careers.aspx or may send a cover letter, resume, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate (if applicable)) and a writing sample by mail or email to:
Human Resources Klarquist Sparkman, LLP 121 SW Salmon, Suite 1600 Portland, Oregon 97204 recruiting@klarquist.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Location: Portland, Oregon
Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP, an established intellectual property boutique located in Arlington (Rosslyn), Virginia, is seeking an experienced IP prosecution associate with undergraduate and/or graduate degree(s) in electronics engineering or electrical engineering and two to five years USPTO or law firm experience in patent prosecution. Strong academic record and excellent analytical & writing skills, technical expertise & demonstrable substantive experience in complex IP prosecution matters required. Excellent salary & benefits.
Contact: Please submit résumé & cover letter to careers@antonelli.com. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Arlington (Rosslyn), Virginia
Steptoe & Johnson LLP, a DC based, international law firm, seeks associates for its rapidly growing Intellectual Property practice in DC. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in patent litigation and solid technical backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
Contact: We encourage any candidate with strong academic credentials and excellent personal qualities to apply directly by sending cover letter, resume, and law school transcript (a copy of your academic record is required) to Rosemary K. Morgan at legal_recruiting@steptoe.com. Steptoe & Johnson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm: Job Location: Washington, DC..
Morrison Foerster LLPis seeking an entry level patent analyst/agent for our San Diego office. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the finest law firms representing companies involved in developing and commercializing highly-innovative technologies in the marketplace. Morrison & Foerster works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and ideas in view of business strategies.
Patent analysts/agents participate in domestic and foreign patent prosecution. They are responsible for drafting new patent applications, preparing substantive documents related to prosecution, and contributing to prosecution strategy. They work directly with patent examiners and clients, including inventors, technology transfer administrators, in house patent practitioners, the attorneys of client companies, and foreign associates.
Patent analysts/agents provide technical and legal research and analysis with respect to matters pending before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. They participate in the planning, completion and interpretation of literature searches using both on-line databases and other search techniques. They are expected to be highly familiar with the technological resources available to practitioners in the firm.
Patent analysts/agents provide technical support for patent interference and litigation proceedings, including the review and analysis of technical documents such as prior art, laboratory notebooks, technical memoranda, deposition transcripts and file histories. They locate and interview technical experts, consultants, and expert witnesses, as well as assist in the preparation of depositions and expert witness testimony. They advise and educate firm litigators in the relevant areas of science and technology, both verbally and by written memoranda. They aid attorneys in the preparation of legal opinions and in planning strategies for clients’ patent portfolios.
At all times, patent analysts/agents are expected to work as part of a team with other members of the Patent Group, and to seek guidance from, and report back to, the supervising attorneys in the Patent Group.
Requirements: Successful analyst/agent candidates will have a technical background in the area of electrical engineering and have excellent academic credentials. Strong writing and oral communication skills are required. Admission to the USPTO is preferred, but not required. Advanced degree preferred, but not required.
Contact: Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a writing sample or publications list. Please reference 22555-PO in your cover letter.
EEO Statement Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Location: Los Angeles, California
We are Morrison & Foerster—a global firm of exceptional credentials in many areas. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, investment banks and technology and life science companies. Our clients count on us for innovative and business-minded solutions. Our commitment to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement. For the last eight years, we’ve been included on The American Lawyer ’s A-List. Fortune named us one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For."
Our lawyers share a commitment to achieving results for our clients, while preserving the differences that make us stronger. This is MoFo.
Withrow & Terranova, PLLC, an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in Cary, North Carolina in close proximity to Research Triangle Park, is seeking a highly qualified registered Patent Attorney or Patent Agent. Candidates that possess at least a Bachelor’s level degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering and 0-2 years of patent application preparation and prosecution experience are preferred. The successful candidate will assist in patent application preparation and prosecution, and other related IP matters. The successful candidate should also have a desire for substantial client interaction and involvement in key IP tasks and growth opportunities.
