Klemchuk Kubasta, LLP has expanded its prosecution and technology client base, and as a result, needs a mid- to senior-level prosecution associate to assist in handling case intake, drafting applications and office action responses, and managing patent portfolios all with minimal supervision. At least 4 years of solid patent prosecution experience is required. This position will involve patent litigation support, including infringement and Markman analysis. Although not required, we prefer candidates with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or computer science backgrounds. Big firm experience is a plus as is industry, technical, or design experience before law school. This position will involve immediate client contact, so social polish is needed as well.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago (remote locations may be considered)

February 14, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Ann Arbor, Mich.

February 10, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

February 8, 2012- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

February 2, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Spokane, Wash.

February 2, 2012- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wells St. John PS is a full-service Intellectual Property law firm established in 1946 and located in Spokane, Washington. We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a position that ultimately leads to ownership. Candidates having 4+ years of experience in all aspects of IP practice including litigation, transactional, preparation and prosecution of applications, and all technical disciplines will be considered. Candidates with portables will be considered subject to conflict checks.

IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Merrimack, N.H.

January 31, 2012- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Brookstone, one of the nation’s most exciting specialty retailers, known for its high-quality, innovative products and gift ideas, is searching for Intellectual Property Counsel to work in our Merrimack, NH Headquarters location. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you’ll have the opportunity to help shape a leading national brand and also enjoy a competitive salary/benefits package that includes a generous store discount. EOE

Summary:
To assist the General Counsel in providing intellectual property advice and services to the Company. This position will dedicate substantial time to patent, trademark and product development matters.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain a Company-wide intellectual property strategy
• Responsible for patent clearance projects for new products.
• Patent prosecution (design and utility)
• Provide guidance to product development, merchandising, advertising and store
operations teams regarding intellectual property concerns in their respective
areas, including IP due diligence and freedom to operate
• Drafting and reviewing licensing agreements and other documents relating to
various inbound and outbound licensing arrangements.
• Management of IP litigation matters
• Assisting the General Counsel and the Company with various other legal issues
and projects as they arise.

Education & Experience:
Required:
• B.A. or B.S. and J.D. degrees from accredited institutions; State and Patent bar membership

Desired:
• NH bar membership.
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years experience as a lawyer preferably with some law firm and in-house intellectual property experience.
• The lawyer need not have broad experience in every category listed above, but must be willing to learn these areas as applicable.
• Very strong writing and draftsmanship skills are required.
• Strong communications skills are a must.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with a strategic and practical approach to addressing intellectual property related issues and concerns.

Note: Regular and reliable attendance is a basic requirement of this position.

Contact:
Qualified candidates may apply online at hr@Brookstone.com. Please include in the title of the email the position you are applying for and your name. Also include a cover letter, resume and salary history/expectation. Job Reference: 16-12.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire

Brookstone is committed to providing Customers with unique products that solve common problems in uncommon ways. And this philosophy translates into a corporate culture that’s collaborative, creative and receptive to new ideas.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Fort Wayne, Ind.

January 26, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Baker Daniels in Fort Wayne has a position open for an IP Associate. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials with a preferred undergraduate degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry and up to five years of experience in prosecuting patent applications in the fields of electrical or mechanical engineering. Practice includes all phases of intellectual property for a national and international client base. Competitive salary and unlimted potential for professional growth.

Senior Counsel – Small Corporation – Reston, Va.

January 25, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bluestone Innovations LLC (Bluestone) is seeking to hire in-house counsel with five (5) years of patent litigation experience. The ideal candidate for this position would have the experience, judgment and inter-personal skills necessary to work closely with retained outside counsel. The primary duties would include maintenance of multiple case dockets and to assist with management of each case within the overall litigation and enforcement strategy of the company

Qualifications:
• A registered patent attorney with the U.S.P.T.O.
• At least two years of either in-house or law firm experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (preferably materials science)
• Juris Doctorate with license to practice in Virginia

Responsibilities:
• Preparation and review of claim charts.
• Responding to infringement & invalidity contentions.
• Drafting, review, and negotiation of patent licensing agreements
• Direct management of litigation tasks with outside counsel.
• Conduct corporate matters for the company as Assistant General Counsel.

Compensation:
Position is full-time with an annual salary range of $100,000 to $120,000. The employee benefits package includes family health and dental insurance.

Contact:
Applicants should send a resume in Adobe format (.pdf) to info@bluestoneip.com before February 15, 2012 and be available to start no later than March 1, 2012.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Reston, Virginia

Bluestone is a Virginia-based patent licensing and enforcement company holding patterned-sapphire high-brightness light emitting diode (LED) and laser diode patents (originally developed by Xerox-PARC). The company has previously brought patent-infringement litigation against major global LED manufacturers in Taiwan, China, Germany and Japan in lawsuits filed in Texas, Florida, and California. Bluestone was also recently identified by RPX Corp. as being among the most active of similar “non-practicing entities” throughout the United States in 2011, and is about to initiate a new round of litigation against several large defendants.

Patent Engineer/Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

January 22, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Redmond, Wash.

January 16, 2012- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Microsoft is seeking to hire an patent attorney to work in its Redmond, Washington, offices. Put your experience as a patent attorney to great use as a member of Microsoft’s Patent Group, managing patent portfolio development with various Microsoft business divisions, and overseeing key relationships with Microsoft’s outside counsel. Microsoft provides a stimulating, complex, and fast-paced environment, and this position will give the successful candidate an opportunity to maintain the company’s focus on creating and maintaining the World’s most valuable patent portfolio.

Responsibilities:
US outside counsel management:
• Vet and onboard new outside patent counsel. Work with in-house counseling teams to align outside patent counsel with appropriate technology areas and counseling teams. Oversee the work product of outside patent counsel to ensure that it meets strategic goals and Microsoft quality metrics. Provide ongoing training and support to outside patent counsel.
US country management:
• Provide leadership in the analysis and implementation of changes in US law and practice. Identify candidate issues and cases for appeal to the BPAI/PTAB. Facilitate issue resolutions between outside patent counsel and the PTO. Develop, update, and promulgate Microsoft patent practice guidelines.
Portfolio quality management:
• Work closely with in-house client counseling teams to understand the business and technical objectives of the teams and their clients. Use this understanding to assist in the development and implementation of effective patent preparation and prosecution strategies.
• Work with various Microsoft teams and vendors to define and improve internal and external processes related to the filing and prosecution of Microsoft patent applications.

Requirements:
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, strong software expertise with BS or MS in CS or EE, excellent academic credentials, USPTO admission, At least 5 years of relevant experience. International experience a plus. Opinion work (invalidity/non-infringement), licensing, litigation and/or advanced technical degree a plus. As this role focuses on managing the preparation and prosecution of software applications, significant computer software patent preparation and prosecution experience is required, preferably with a law firm.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by and employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.microsoft-careers.com/job/Redmond-ATTORNEY-Job-WA-98052/1658016/?utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=Blog_Blog_Name_CB_Legal_US_alliwil_Patentlyo-781816.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Redmond, Washington

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Warrenton, Va.

January 16, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Analysis Counsel – Large Corporation – El Segundo, Calif.

January 11, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

DIRECTV is seeking a Senior Patent Analysis Counsel to work in its El Segundo, California offices. As a member of the Corporate Business and Legal Affairs Department, will provide support and assistance for various intellectual property matters through:

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

January 11, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Sughrue Firm is actively seeking patent agents with degrees in computer science or software related fields. A bachelor's or master's degree in one of these fields is required for consideration. Addtionally, we would prefer that candidates have at least 1 - 2 years of experience drafting software related applications in a law firm or corporate environment. All candidates must provide transcripts and recent writing samples in order to be considered for these openings.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Saint Joseph, Mich. (Updated)

January 10, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Whirlpool, the world’s largest home appliance company, is seeking a Patent Agent to provide intellectual property and technology related patent support and services to internal client groups in a variety of ways, including managing invention disclosures, supporting our invention review process, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting in training.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

January 9, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

January 4, 2012- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The growing intellectual property law group of Durham Jones & Pinegar, an AV rated 80+ attorney law firm is seeking for its SLC office an attorney with 1-3 years of solid experience in patent prosecution and an EE background. The ideal candidate is a motivated self starter with a strong work ethic. Top 10% and/or Law Review preferred.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Large Corporation – Raleigh, N.C.

January 4, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for day-to-day management of Red Hat's Patent Program. Additionally, as a key member of the IP team, this person will assist in identifying patent acquisition opportunities and provide analysis of Red Hat's patent portfolio.

Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of software-based patent prosecution experience, an innovative spirit and a passion for defending the open source mission.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Manage the day-to-day operations of Red Hat’s patent program for inventors including directing outside counsel's preparation and prosecution of patent applications and reviewing draft applications, office action responses, and other prosecution documents
• Ensure compliance of outside counsel with relevant Red Hat policies and procedures
• Manage the intake, processing and tracking of invention disclosures and implement Red Hat’s Inventions Committee for reviewing invention disclosures against Red Hat’s filing strategies
• Contribute to and manage Red Hat’s patent related intranet sites and educational efforts as well encourage employee participation through training and employee meetings
• Help to create the patent program budget and manage the budget throughout the fiscal year including third party service handling maintenance and annuities for Red Hat patents and outside counsel charges against budgets
• Assist other Red Hat IP group members with reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defensive capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio, and supporting important third party patent-related alliances
• Assist with ongoing litigation as needed as well as patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence

• 4-8 years relevant experience in all aspects of patent prosecution practice
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Technical background in software, such as bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience
• Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Contact:
Apply online at: https://careers.redhat.com/ext/detail?redhat8952.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

We make great technology that delivers long term freedom, flexibility, choice, and superior performance. This is a dynamic, fast paced organization where passion and the belief in the transformational nature of Open Source is essential, as is the ability to effectively translate those traits to the day-to day fulfillment of our Intellectual Property strategy.

Come make a difference in a company that’s changing the world.

Patent Litigation Attorney – Large Corporation – Raleigh, N.C.

January 4, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Litigation Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for the day to day defense in patent litigation as well as helping to define overall litigation strategy. The role requires that this person becomes the master of the law and technology for each case.

Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of relevant patent litigation experience, software technology background, and a knowledge and passion for defending the open source mission.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day conduct of on-going defense in patent litigation including evaluating and addressing threatened patent litigation, proposing a litigation strategy, and becoming the master of the law and technology of each case.
• Advise Red Hat’s leadership regarding its financial exposure in patent litigation.
• Develop protocols regarding recurring patent litigation decisions.
• Help assess, select, and manage outside patent litigation counsel.
• Assist in managing discovery and reviewing and revising court filings.
• Assist the intellectual property practice group with patent issues including answering patent inquiries, reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defense capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio and supporting important third party patent related alliances.
• Enable a corporate culture aligned with Red Hat’s Open Source patent philosophy including training Red Hat employees regarding patent issues and encouraging employee participation in the patent program through employee meetings.
• Assist with patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence.

• 6-10 years of relevant law firm experience in all aspects of patent litigation practice.
• In-house experience highly preferred.
• Technical background in software, such as bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience.
• Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Contact:
Apply online at: https://careers.redhat.com/ext/detail?redhat8953.