Bacon & Thomas, PLLC, a well established intellectual property law firm located in Alexandria, Virginia, currently seeks candidates in the electro-mechanical disciplines (or similar) for its patent preparation and prosecution practice. Candidates would desirably have 1-3 years of experience as a patent examiner, agent or attorney, and have a technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar. Registration before the USPTO and state bar admission are required.
Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills, and be capable of independent and creative work. We would be willing to train a highly motivated candidate with an outstanding technical background and work experience.
The firm offers competitive salary and benefits.
Contact: Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to hr2@baconthomas.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Klein, O'Neill & Singh LLP, a cutting edge Intellectual Property law firm in Irvine that offers engaging clients, a collegial and creative work environment with excellent compensation and benefits, is hiring a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join our growing hi-tech practice.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics; 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience, preferably both in hardware and software; with excellent written and oral communication skills. Although a sense of humor is optional, it would be highly appreciated.
As a boutique IP firm, we can customize a package for the right candidate.
Contact: Please submit resume, transcripts, writing sample, and references for consideration to: acalumpang@koslaw.com. For more information about our firm, please visit our website: www.koslaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Irvine, California
Baker & Hostetler LLP, one of the nation’s largest and most respected law firms with more than 800 attorneys and 11 offices, has an immediate opportunity in our Cincinnati office for two patent attorneys with 2 or more years of experience in patent prosecution, portfolio management, licensing and opinion work. The ideal candidate would have a technical degree and background in mechanical, electrical, or materials, with superior academics and solid prior law firm or in-house experience. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
Contact: Please e-mail resume to knickolas@bakerlaw.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
NSIP LAW, a Washington D.C. based, intellectual property law firm, is seeking lateral associate candidates with a minimum of 4 years experience in Patent Prosecution.
The skill set we are currently seeking would include: experience with drafting and revising New Applications to file with the USPTO; and addressing various matters from the USPTO including Office Actions, Interview, and Appeals.
Additionally, we are seeking candidates with experience in drafting Legal Opinions and Pre-Litigation matters, client counseling, and litigation experience in drafting memorandums.
Requirements: • 4+ Years of Patent Prosecution Experience in drafting/revising new applications and handling matters from the USPTO (Experience in Electrical, Wireless, Software, and Optics considered a plus) • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computers Science (Advanced degrees in Physics, Materials Sciences, or disciplines related to Electrical/Electro-Mechanical Arts will be considered) • Excellent Writing Skills • Registration to Practice before the USPTO
Myers Wolin, LLC, a growing IP Boutique law firm with offices in Morristown, New Jersey and New York City, is seeking a partner-level patent (any technical field) or trademark attorney or small practice group with portables. This position is ideal for someone with a book of business at a firm that is looking for a more favorable location or is in a period of transition.
Kilpatrick Townsendis seeking a Student Associate or Patent Agent in our Washington, DC office. The candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a similar field and must be available to work full time, or at least 30-35 hours per week. Experience as a PTO examiner and/or industry experience is preferred. Applicants must have a strong academic record.
Banner & Witcoff is seeking lateral associate candidates with electrical engineering or computer science backgrounds and patent prosecution or litigation experience. Previous patent experience, advanced degrees and admittance to practice before the USPTO are preferred.
This position may be resident in either the firm's Washington or Chicago office.
The Seattle office of Perkins Coie is seeking an associate with a minimum of three years experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. patent office, to join its nationally ranked and growing Intellectual Property group. We manage patent portfolios in a range of industries, including computer science, electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, life sciences and biotechnology, medical devices, aerospace, and consumer products.
To be considered, you must have a degree in electrical engineering, physics or computer science. An advanced degree is preferred. Ideally you will also have previous practical experience working in the field of your expertise. Strong academic credentials, excellent references and superb writing and oral communication skills are a must. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work with experienced practitioners across various offices, as well as the opportunity to work with attorneys in our Patent Litigation group in support of patent litigation matters. All associate applicants must be admitted to the USPTO.
Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C. seeks electrical associates with 3-5 years of patent prosecution or intellectual property litigation experience. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or related degree is required. A graduate degree and/or equivalent industry experience is preferred.
Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C. is a leading intellectual property boutique. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Contact: If you would like to step out of the pack and into a highly visible role on our IP team, please contact us at legal.recruitment@hbsr.com. www.hbsr.com Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Concord, Massachusetts
Senniger Powers LLP, a boutique IP law firm located in St. Louis, is actively seeking an Associate Attorney for its Electrical, Computer Systems & Software Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in patent preparation/prosecution and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications and prosecution-related documents, preparing noninfringement, invalidity, and patentability opinions, and counseling clients on various intellectual property issues. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The firm's electrical/computer patent work includes technologies related to the full spectrum of electrical engineering, computer systems, software, business methods, and e-commerce.
For more information about Senniger Powers and its Electrical, Computer Systems & Software Practice Group, please visit www.senniger.com. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an informal and collegial atmosphere and live in one of the nation's best cities for young professionals. The firm's compensation and benefits package is competitive with other top-level firms in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit resume, transcript, and writing sample to kmifflin@senniger.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
NXPis seeking a Patent Attorney, Licensing and Claims to work in its Intellectual Property & Licensing group.
Responsibilities: • Developing and running patent monetization projects (from initial stage opportunity through reverse engineering and license negotiations) • interpreting and negotiating IP license agreements • working on IP implications of standards • working on market and business analytics for monetization opportunities • Managing patent sales. • Additional responsibilities in patent acquisition, defense against inbound third party assertion, and analysis.
Your Profile: Requirements: 5-10 years of direct IP experience ideally gained from a combination of law firm and in-house settings. Successful candidate will have experience in IP licensing and inbound claims.
Candidate should have an electrical engineering background • Patent licensing experience, negotiation skills, and business acumen • Be a member of a state bar -Registered member of US Patent Bar • 5-10 years experience in legal practice dealing with patent matters • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Proven record of building cross-functional relationships and fostering teamwork and collaboration
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Jose, California
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security, Digital Processing and Manufacturing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, industrial, consumer, lighting, medical, computing and identification applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 25 countries, NXP posted revenue of USD 4.2 billion in 2011. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLPis actively seeking a registered Patent Attorney or Agent with a strong electrical engineering and/or computer science background, about 3 to 5 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in EE and/or CS technologies, and good written communication skills. We are located in downtown Oakland at City Center (short BART ride to San Francisco). We offer immediate exposure to interesting clients, a variety of career path options, and a competitive percentage-based compensation plan to provide you with autonomy and control over your practice.
North Star IP is currently seeking a patent prosecution “Associate I” and “Associate II,” both with 3 to 4+ years of prosecution experience. Our arts are concentrated on the electrical, wireless, software, and medical areas. We look for a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. However, we will also consider other Engineering disciplines with experience in handling electrical/electro-mechanical arts.
Associate I: We look for experience in drafting and revising New Applications to file with the USPTO. Associate I should handle all aspects of Patent Prosecution in U.S. and is expected to be well versed in addressing Office Actions as well as handling interviews and Appeals.
Associate II: All of the qualifications for Associate I. In addition, Associate II should have extensive experience in drafting applications and Legal Opinions in pre-litigation matters. Client counseling and litigation experiences including drafting memorandums are considered a plus. Please feel free to detail your drafting and opinion/litigation experiences in a separate cover letter.
Contact: Please contact Mr. Bernard Chung via email only at: bernardc@nsiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, DC
Finnegan's Reston, VA office is seeking lawyers with a background in electrical technologies (semiconductor, telecom, computer or electrical engineering) and 1 to 3 years experience in patent prosecution and/or litigation. Our compensation package includes competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
The Washington, DC office of Dickstein Shapiro LLP has an immediate need for two (2) Intellectual Property Associates. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of patent prosecution and patent litigation experience. Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Strong academic record, excellent writing and analytical skills required. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc. (TEH), the corporate headquarters entity for TEL in the United States, is seeking a patent attorney. TEH provides shared services support for six TEL subsidiaries located in the United States. The people who power TEH are a group of dedicated professionals committed to the success of our employees and customers.
Responsibilities: • Works with engineers and scientists to extract their inventions and assists them in Invention Disclosure preparation • Works with Patent Evaluation Committees to evaluate inventions for patent protection • Conducts prior art search and evaluates prior art for patentability of inventions • Drafts, files and prosecutes patent applications directly at USPTO • Manages prosecution of patent applications through external IP law firms • Works with Patent Evaluation Committees to decide on maintenance of US patents • Files PCT patent applications directly at USPTO • Files and manages prosecution of foreign national patent applications through associate foreign patent attorneys • Works with Patent Evaluation Committees on foreign filing and foreign patent maintenance decisions • Leads, participates or assists in Due Diligence assignments • Leads, participates or assists in freedom-to-operate, validity and non-infringement analysis • Participates in training engineers and scientists in patent law and procedures
Requirements: • Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with 5 years of direct experience in patent application preparation, filing and prosecution (USPTO Registration Number is required, in case of Patent Attorney JD is also required) • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering is preferred) • Proven and demonstrable ability to efficiently and independently prepare, file and prosecute patent applications, • Through knowledge of U.S. patent law as applied to patent prosecution (knowledge of patent laws of JP, KR and CN is a plus)
Hodgson Russ LLPseeks an experienced Patent Attorney to join the firm's growing IP practice in its Buffalo, NY office. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, will be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and will have at least two years of experience. Industry experience is a plus.
Contact: Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter and law school transcript Amy L. Howard at: ahoward@hodgsonruss.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Buffalo, New York
Brooks Kushman P.C.is seeking a patent attorney with an electrical engineering or computer science degree and 3-6 years of experience with patent litigation, patent clearance and validity, and patent application preparation and prosecution. The focus of the open position at Brooks Kushman will be primarily patent litigation. Candidates should have an excellent academic background, excellent analytical skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment. Brooks Kushman has offices in Southfield, Michigan and Los Angeles, California.
Brooks Kushman counts six U.S. Fortune 100 companies among its clients and is often recognized by peers and leading trade publications. Brooks Kushman is a Go-To Law Firm® selected by the top 500 companies, according to Corporate Counsel magazine; a Top 100 Intellectual Property Law Firm according to Law360; “Best at Client Focus” firm, according to large and Fortune 1000 companies surveyed by The BTI Consulting Group; and one of the top IP firms selected by the Fortune 250, according to IP Law & Business. For more information, visit www.brookskushman.com.
Michaud-Kinney Group LLP seeks an Intellectual Property Attorney with a chemistry or biology background and at least three years experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Litigation, trademark and transactional experience a plus. Competitive salary and benefits.
Contact: Please send resume and writing samples to Michael Kinney, Managing Partner: Kinney@MKGIP.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Middletown, Connecticut
Brient Intellectual Property Law, an IP boutique based in Alpharetta, GA (a suburb of Atlanta) is seeking a patent attorney to join its practice. The successful candidate will have experience preparing and prosecuting computer science, mechanical and/or business method patent applications. Experience preparing infringement and validity opinions is also desirable. An undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or computer science is required for this position.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of rapidly growing practice with reasonable billing rates and well-established clients.
Portable business preferred but not required.
Contact: If interested in this position, please send a resume along with a cover letter to snugent@brientip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alpharetta, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta)
a well established intellectual property law firm located in Alexandria, Virginia, currently seeks candidates in the electro-mechanical disciplines (or similar) for its patent preparation and prosecution practice. Candidates would desirably have 1-3 years of experience as a patent examiner, agent or attorney, and have a technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar. Registration before the USPTO and state bar admission are required. 
