Senior IP Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

May 9, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent GC is seeking a senior patent attorney to join our team. Qualified candidates will have been practicing lawyers for 10+ years, and will have expeirence in both law firm and in-house settings. The candidate must have a computer science and/or electrical engineering background.

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

May 9, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tempe, Ariz.

April 29, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Patent Agent / Engineer – Law Firm – Taipei, Taiwan

April 28, 2013- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

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).

Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Portland, Ore. (Updated)

April 25, 2013- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Patent Prosecution Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

April 24, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

April 16, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Counsel – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif. (Updated)

April 16, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP seeks 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

IP Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga. or Austin, Texas

April 11, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Patent Analysis Director – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

April 10, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

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.

Shareholder Level Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Northbrook, Ill.

April 8, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Technical Analyst or Patent Analyst – Other – Telecommute

April 8, 2013Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical

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:

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

April 2, 2013- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

March 28, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

Exclusively Legal is looking for an experienced patent agent in the software, medical device, electro-mechanical, and/or wireless technology areas for our San Diego office.

Patent Analyst (Software and Media) – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

March 26, 2013Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

RPX is 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

Preferred Competencies:
• Advanced engineering degree(s) viewed favorably
• Previous experience with patents viewed favorably

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact:
Apply by visiting this link: http://www.rpxcorp.com/index.cfm?pageid=136.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. suburb

March 24, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Electrical and Computer Technologies Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

March 21, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.