Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill. or Washington D.C.

February 5, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Port Washington, Wisc.

January 31, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ziolkowski Patent Solutions Group, SC is seeking a patent attorney/agent with a background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or physics. Applicants should have a strong academic record, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and possess the ability to quickly grasp complex technologies. Admission to practice before the USPTO is preferred but not required.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Raleigh, N.C.

January 31, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec is accepting applications for an Electrical Patent Agent. Candidates should have an Electrical Engineering degree and be admitted to the Patent Bar. Previous experience as an Electrical Patent Agent is required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Rockford, Ill.

January 29, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. is a full-service business-oriented law firm with a national client base headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. Our growing Intellectual Property Department seeks a full-time patent attorney for our Rockford, IL office with at least 4 years law firm experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Candidate must have a degree in Electric Engineering and be admitted before the USPTO. Superior academic credentials required.

IP Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

January 28, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Baker Daniels' thriving Chicago-based IP practice is actively seeking a patent agent with a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science in our Chicago office. The successful candidate must have experience in patent preparation and prosecution including preparing draft patent applications. The responsibilities will involve all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution. Admission before the USPTO is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Ideal candidate must have a minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience. Technical background in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering is required. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth. All candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Omaha, Neb.

January 28, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Advent, LLP is seeking a patent attorney/agent with a background in electrical engineering. Applicants should have a strong academic record, and a degree in electrical engineering is strongly preferred (although applicants having a degree in computer engineering will be considered). Experience in semiconductor fabrication, integrated circuits, signals and systems, and computer hardware/software is desirable.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

January 21, 2013- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Workman Nydegger is seeking an exceptional patent prosecution attorney with 1-4 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing patent prosecution practice. Applicants should have a strong academic record, and a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related technical field. Industry experience and/or IP firm experience is a plus.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal – Small Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

January 21, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Trading Technologies is seeking to add a Patent Prosecution Paralegal with vision and ambition to support its IP Team in Chicago, Illinois. The Patent Prosecution Paralegal will have an integral role in the administration and management of Trading Technologies’ expanding global patent portfolio in the trading software industry and serve as a resource for other members of the IP Team, outside counsel, and inventors to secure and administer appropriate protection for Trading Technologies’ innovations. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and competent at providing direction to others, as well as comfortable with teamwork. The objective is to ensure the global patent portfolio remains secure and well-positioned to support our growth.

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the IP Team to develop, implement, and maintain docketing processes, procedures and policies for invention disclosures, patents, and patent applications, including daily or periodic clearance of workflow.
• Advise the IP Team regarding proposed changes to the MPEP, the Code of Federal Regulations, and court opinions that affect the docketing process.
• Coordinate and report communications with the USPTO and foreign patent agencies.
• Prepare and file appropriate documentation for patent applications.
• Coordinate electronic filings of patent applications and communications with the USPTO.
• Coordinate filing of Information Disclosure Statements, including maintaining a database to ensure prior art is being cited where appropriate.
• Interface with inventors to capture new innovations for review by the IP Team.
• Interact with U.S. and international counsel.
• Perform comprehensive literature searches to identify potential prior art.
• Administer inventor awards program.
• Assist other departments to ensure understanding and expectations for patent policies and rules, including fielding questions from employees.
• Review new patent grants for errors and corrections.
• Maintain docketing system for invention disclosures, patent applications, and patents.
• Prepare patent committee meeting agendas; obtain, assemble and distribute meeting materials.
• Identify and coordinate training needs for individuals within the IP team.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree with a Paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience providing a thorough understanding of domestic and international patent prosecution practice to achieve business objectives.
• Experience with working with extensive patent portfolios and docketing systems (experience with Anaqua is preferred).
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Organized, independent, detailed oriented, and enthusiastic, with a demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, on multiple tasks, and to meet deadlines.
• Experienced with the USPTO’s Electronic Filing System (EFS), and Patent Term Adjustment.
• Ability to search patent and related literature in public and proprietary databases quickly and efficiently.
• Familiarity with patent law and practice, including the MPEP, Code of Federal Regulations, is preferred.

Headquartered in Chicago with 12 offices globally, TT has received "best in class" awards from numerous independent third parties including FOW, Buy-Side Technology, The Technical Analyst and Chicago magazines as well as the Illinois Information Technology Association (ITA).

TT is committed to providing an environment where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. We invest heavily in employee satisfaction. Competitive salaries, stock options, company-matched retirement plans, low-cost comprehensive health benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, 22 days of paid time off plus holidays, pre-tax commuting benefits, health club subsidies, company-sponsored social outings, game room lounges, an ultra-casual work environment, company sponsored social events, and free breakfast, snacks, and beverages are just some of the benefits of working at TT.

Contact:
Please send your resumes to: careers@tradingtechnologies.com
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1100 | Chicago, IL 60606 | http://www.tradingtechnologies.com/careers.

Trading Technologies
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
http://www.tradingtechnologies.com/careers

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

Are you interested in pursuing your passion in an industry that demands innovation? Trading Technologies (TT) is looking for self-motivated employees who thrive on challenges and take ownership in fast-paced and collaborative environments.

Trading Technologies (www.tradingtechnologies.com) develops multi-asset-class trading software and microsecond server-based execution solutions for the world’s premier investment banks, proprietary traders, brokers, hedge funds and other trading institutions. On any given day, thousands of traders in more than 40 countries use TT’s software to access dozens of global derivatives markets. TT’s software & solutions are distributed through more than 100 firms, including 19 of the top 20 U.S futures brokers.

Electrical Engineering Associate – Law Firm – Irvine and San Diego, Calif.

January 17, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP is looking for recent law school graduates, or candidates with 1-2 years of experience. Must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Graduate degree desirable, but not required. GPA must be above 3.0, and candidates must have superior written and verbal communication skills.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Dayton, Ohio

January 16, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Intellectual Property group of Thompson Hine LLP seeks an Intellectual Property Associate to join its new, south suburban Dayton, Ohio office. The ideal candidate will be a lawyer registered to practice before the USPTO with 1-3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Experience in trademark prosecution is a plus. The ideal candidate will possess an ME or EE undergraduate degree and/or experience handling ME/EE matters. Additional experience with software is a plus. Candidates currently licensed in Ohio are preferred. A superior academic record, strong work ethic and excellent research and writing skills are required. For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Atlanta, Ga.

January 15, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Carestream Health, Inc. is seeking a Patent Attorney to support its Dental business unit, which includes digital dental x-ray systems and software, practice management software, dental film, and anesthetics. The Patent Attorney will be located at Carestream’s Atlanta, Georgia 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.

Required Skills and Experience:
• J.D. from an accredited Law school.
• Minimum of B.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, BS in Physics.
• Minimum of 5 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 Georgia or eligible for admission via reciprocity.
• Conversational French language skills highly desirable, with preference given to candidates with business level French language skills.
• Candidates local to Atlanta, Georgia strongly preferred..
• Must have the ability to travel to Carestream’s sites in Paris, France and Shanghai, China on regular basis.
• 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: strong Word, Excel and experienced working with different databases.

Contact:
To apply for this position, please visit the careers section of our website at www.carestream.com/careers.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Carestream Health is a dynamic global company with over 100 years of leadership in radiology and healthcare IT. We are passionately committed to helping our customers do their jobs better, faster and more cost effectively. By applying our insights and experience, we create inventive, elegant solutions that offer a smarter way forward.

Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Carestream has over 7000 employees operating in 150 countries. Our customers range from large enterprises to small private practices, including: large health systems, hospitals, imaging centers, medical groups and dental practices. In addition to our innovative radiology products, Carestream also sells solutions for information management, non-destructive testing, molecular imaging, thin-film coating & nanomaterials.

Carestream Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tokyo, Japan and Washington, D.C.

January 11, 2013- Asia, - US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Prosecution Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Plano, Texas (Updated)

January 8, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

An intellectual property boutique with offices in Plano, TX is looking for a patent prosecution attorney or agent. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics and have excellent academic credentials. This candidate preferably has two to three years experience in patent drafting and prosecution. Exceptional candidates will also be fluent in German. Candidates should be registered to practice before the USPTO.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

January 8, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

January 2, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

January 2, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a prospering boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location (Ohio)

December 21, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Calfee, Halter & Grisold LLP is looking for an intellectual property attorney or patent agent. The candidate should be a qualified patent attorney or patent agent, licensed to practice in Ohio and before the USPTO. An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is required. Candidates with a Computer Science degree will be considered if they have significant computer hardware experience. Learn more about about us at www.Calfee.com.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

December 16, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Duft Bornsen & Fettig, LLP is patent law firm located next to Pearl Street Mall in Boulder Colorado. The bulk of our work is patent preparation and prosecution. We are looking for associates with 1 - 4 years of experience. We are primarily interested in EE backgrounds but will consider other backgrounds when there is some demonstrated knowledge in the EE arts. The right candidate must have an open mind and be willing to do things our way. We work hard but we have a lot of fun. We also want someone who wants to be part of our team. We are looking to hire in the January to March 2013 timeframe. Please submit a published writing sample with resume (e.g., an office action response or an application).

Patent Counsel – Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

December 10, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Join Dropbox as one of the first members of the legal department. We're in the early stages of building a legal team to pursue our mission of helping people have their stuff everywhere and share it easily. Our technology, vision, and team make this a great place to impact people around the world. As patent counsel you’ll have a broad range of responsibilities counseling the company on patent related matters. You’ll develop and implement legal approaches and processes for our patents globally. Entrepreneurial by nature, you will have immediate impact with your analytic rigor, uncanny judgment, effective counseling, and ability to get things done. If you are a person with user-driven instincts who loves a challenging, team-focused, and fast environment, then this is the place for you.

Patent Agent / Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 6, 2012Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Turk IP Law, a growing intellectual property law firm is seeking an Associate/Agent/Technical Advisor who will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications domestically and internationally in one or more of the electrical, communications, and computer science technologies.