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

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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.

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Patent Analyst/Agent – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

March 5, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morrison Foerster LLP is 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.

Recruiting Contact (San Diego)
SDAttyRecruit@mofo.com

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.

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