Ice Miller LLP is one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis and is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. Our Indianapolis office is seeking a 2012 law school graduate with a technical background, preferably electrical engineering or other science degree that allows eligibility to the Patent Bar.
Candidate must excel in team environment and have the personality to develop and implement networking skills both externally and internally. Must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will perform a broad range of legal functions in Ice Miller's Intellectual Property Practice Group. Attorneys in this group are experienced in patent prosecution in all technological areas, licensing, technology transactions, intellectual property protection and enforcement, and general intellectual property strategies.
Contact: Applicants should have excellent law school and undergrad credentials and references. All applicants must apply online at www.icemiller.com. Please include a resume, law school and undergraduate transcript and references with reference number PO1211.
Addtional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Founded in 1910, the firm has over 230 attorneys with additional offices in Chicago and DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. As of January 1, 2012, Ice Miller, LLP will have over 310 lawyers with additional offices in Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio as it completes its combination with the firm of Schottenstein Zox and Dunn Co., LPA.
Brain Corporation, a fast growing startup incubated on Qualcomm campus, has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced in-house Patent Agent/Patent Attorney. You will be closely working with world’s leading experts in computational neuroscience and robotics, who develop an artificial nervous system for the next generation of smart robots.
Essential Job Duties: • Attend daily brainstorming sessions with scientists and researchers • Identify patentable inventions, conduct invention-disclosure meetings, draft and file patent applications • Work with outside counsel in patent preparation and prosecution • Develop in-depth expertise in the growing field of neuroscience and robotics
Qualifications: • Solid experience in patent preparation and prosecution; 3+ years for an attorney; 5+ years for an agent • Advance degree (preferably PhD) in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field • Familiarity with concepts of artificial intelligence and neural networks
Brain Corporation provides competitive compensation and benefit package, including stock options, performance-based bonuses, 401k matching contributions, health, dental, vision, etc. All employees have access to Qualcomm facilities and amenities.
Brain Corporation offers intellectually challenging and rewarding collegial environment, requiring high IQ and sharp out-of-the-box thinking. Before being invited for an in-house interview, successive candidates undergo skype video interview on problem solving.
Contact: Submit your resume to jobs AT braincorporation DOT com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Zagorin O’Brien Graham LLP, an Austin-based intellectual property practice, seeks patent attorneys with 2+ years legal experience and experience in circuit design, signal processing, digital communications, computer architecture, and semiconductor technologies. Electrical engineering degree and excellent academic credentials required. Industry experience and advanced technical degree preferred.
Steinfl & Bruno, an IP boutique in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Patent Agent specializing in electronics with 2-3 years patent preparation and prosecution experience. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related fields. Admission before the USPTO and drafting/prosecution experience required. For more information about our firm, please visit our web site at www.sbpatlaw.com.
Clements Bernard PLLC, a boutique IP law firm located in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a patent attorney/agent with a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering. Preferred candidates should have or be able to sit for the patent bar. Position is for patent preparation and prosecution along with litigation and trademarks.
An intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in materials-related aspects of semiconductor inventions a must. Versatility in other technical areas a plus such as computer related fields.
Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution. The key attributes of a successful candidate for this position are talent, insight and outstanding writing ability.
The firm offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure, and an interstate telecommuting option for the right candidate. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.
Young Basilehas an immediate opening for highly motivated patent prosecution associates in its software, medical device and automotive practice groups. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience, an undergraduate degree in either electrical engineering or computer science and a registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Based on experience, candidates may work from a virtual office in any location.
The successful candidate must have an excellent academic record, superb written and verbal communication skills. This position includes the opportunity for extensive client contact and exposure to IP litigation and counseling. We offer a reasonable work-life balance coupled with a highly competitive compensation and bonus structure.
Contact: For consideration please submit your cover letter, detailed resume, law school transcript and writing sample in confidence to: Kristy Hughes, Recruitment Coordinator, Young Basile, 3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 624, Troy, Michigan, 48084, opportunities@youngbasile.com. No phone calls.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Remote
Singleton Law Firm, P.C., located at Research Park at University of Illinois, focuses its practice on serving the legal needs of early stage technology companies. The firm has an opening for a patent attorney or agent in the electrical area.
McDermott Will & Emery LLP'sWashington, D.C. Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group is seeking an associate with 2-5 years patent litigation experience. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is highly preferred. All candidates should submit their applications online to be considered for this position. McDermott Will & Emery LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).
Patterson Thuente IP, a mid-size Minneapolis intellectual property law firm is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 2 years experience in patent prosecution for high technology clients, in the areas of computer technology, electronics, materials science and software related matters. Qualified candidate will have a strong technical and academic background, the ability to think strategically, and an understanding of international IP issues. Ideal candidates will also have experience and/or interest in post-grant proceedings, licensing and litigation support.
We offer a competitive benefits package and an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated attorney to work with dynamic clients in the Midwest and around the world. To learn more about our firm visit www.ptslaw.com.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit resumes by email to recruiting@ptslaw.com or by mail to Human Resources, Patterson Thuente IP, 4800 IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
O’Brien Jones, PLLC is looking to hire full-time patent attorneys and patent agents in Tysons Corner, Virginia with 2-5 years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates will also have client counseling experience with opinion drafting and other related patent practice experience. Qualified candidates will have technical backgrounds in one or more of the following: biomedical engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and software.
Buether Joe & Carpenter, LLC is seeking one or more associate attorneys having substantial experience with patent infringement litigation. Qualified candidates must be current members of the Texas bar.
Five or more years of patent litigation experience strongly preferred. Technical degree, PTO admission, and strong academic credentials also preferred.
Suitable candidates must have excellent writing and oral communication skills and must also be capable of working independently to handle significant responsibilities involving all aspects of a patent infringement case, including management of patent litigation from complaint to trial.
Buether Joe & Carpenter, LLC is an intellectual property and commercial litigation boutique law firm. We focus our practice on patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and unfair competition litigation, as well as antitrust, contract and other business disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Contact: Please send a cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and any additional materials to chris.joe@bjciplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Dallas, Texas
The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks a patent attorney with 5 to 8 years law-firm experience in patent prosecution, portfolio management, licensing and opinion work. Require technical background in mechanical, electrical, computer, chemical or materials. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and copy of law school transcript (all of which will be kept confidential) to:
Oblon Spivakis home to the leading post grant patent practice group in the country. The firm is currently seeking experienced associates to join its rapidly expanding post grant practice.
Interested applicants must have 3-7 years experience prosecuting/litigating high value patents, be registered with a state bar and the USPTO, and have a technical background in the electrical or mechanical arts.
Duties to include client counseling, conducting oral proceedings at the BPAI/PTAB, and preparing and prosecuting reexamination proceedings (including the new post grant proceedings of the America Invents Act). Must be team oriented and accustomed to a demanding, high stakes work environment.
Kacvinsky LLC is currently seeking lateral associates. Applicants must have 4+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and a strong undergraduate and law school record. Excellent work/life balance. Location is negotiable. Virtual offices are acceptable.
Our firm is always looking for outstanding attorneys to join our team. While we prefer applicants with experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical, communications and software arts, we encourage resume submissions by new attorneys with demonstrated records of academic achievement. Must be patent attorney.
Contact: Qualified applicants should send a resume, writing samples (including two published patent applications and two office action responses corresponding to published patent applications), and undergraduate and law school transcripts in confidence to laura@lrdsearch.com. Kacvinsky Daisak PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Location is Negotiable
The Chicago-based IP practice of the global law firm of Baker & Daniels LLP is actively seeking a patent agent for this office with a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. 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 credentials as well as 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.
Contact: If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please submit your resume in confidence to:
Maggie Gloyeske Assistant Director of Legal Personnel Baker & Daniels LLP 300 North Meridian Street, Suite 2700 Indianapolis, IN 46204
Apple seeks to hire a patent portfolio manager to assist in developing and maintaining the company’s patent portfolio. The successful candidate will work with the business to identify patentable inventions; participate in internal invention disclosure review processes; provide guidance regarding the patentability of inventions under review; prepare and prosecute high quality, strategic patent assets; assign and manage work performed by outside law firms; review applications prepared by outside counsel; provide technical and legal commentary to ensure overall application quality; work with the IP team to develop and implement patent strategy; and work with engineering and other business organizations to understand business priorities and challenges and incorporate those into strategy. This position may also participate in tasks supporting acquisition due diligence, IP licensing, litigation and standards activities.
The successful candidate is a registered patent attorney with a minimum of 5 years experience in patent preparation, prosecution and management. A degree in physics, EE, or CS required. Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Computer industry experience is desirable.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Cupertino, California
Apple, ranking #35 on the 2011 Fortune 500 list, is an industry leader in technology innovation, delivering exciting products such as Macs, OSX, iLife, iWork, professional software, iPods, iTunes, iPhone, iPad 2 and App Store. Apple has over 5000 patents worldwide. The Patent Board recently recognized the quality of this patent portfolio, ranking Apple’s portfolio as #6 on its Information Technology Scorecard (July 2011).
Chicago intellectual property law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP two junior associates to work in the Firm's electrical arts group. The ideal candidate will have 2 - 3 years experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications. Firm also seeks a 3L (2012 graduate) for the electrical arts group. Candidates should be registered to practice with the USPTO and hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
The Firm's Chemistry group seeks a junior associate with advanced degree in Chemistry with 2 - 3 years of experience.
Patent Agents or recent undergraduate or masters degree candidates with electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics degree also welcome to apply.
Contact: Please send resumes, transcripts, and writing sample to recruiting@mbhb.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Harman Internationalis seeking a patent attorney with strong patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will be skilled at drafting and prosecuting patent applications (both US and foreign originating), identifying patentable subject matter, harvesting invention disclosures, collaborating with both engineering and business unit executive management to develop and execute patent prosecution strategies, working well in a team-oriented environment, coordinating with foreign counsel and supervising external patent counsel and internal patent personnel. Experience with IP licensing, litigation and patentability and freedom to operate studies/activities is a plus.
Essential Responsibilities: • Interfacing regularly with engineers to identify patentable subject matter. • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications for a global patent portfolio (significant portion of the role). • Collaboration with engineering and business unit executive management. • Supervising patent counsel, patent attorneys and paralegals. • Ability to assist with developing US and overseas patent strategy. • Working with the IP leadership team to determine appropriate freedom to operate/patentability strategies.
Basic Qualifications: • One needs at least 8 years experience with patent prosecution. • Member of a state bar. • Admitted to practice before the USPTO. • Technical background in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or mechanical engineering. Technical knowledge of audio components and acoustics a plus. • Substantial experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution. • Excellent English written and oral communications skills. • Willingness and ability to engage in extensive traveling (Harman has engineering centers throughout the world). • Ability to multi-task and collaborate (in writing and verbally) across all levels of the organization.
Desired Characteristics: • Large IP law firm experience preferred; in-house experience is a plus. • IP licensing. • Developing and overseeing IP litigation and pre-litigation strategies. • Experience supporting patent litigation.
Eligibility Requirements: • Willingness to travel 35%+ of the time. • Willingness to work in an office in Farmington Hills, Michigan. • Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan
Harman International Industries, Incorporated (Harman International) is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of high-fidelity audio products and electronic systems. The Company has developed, both internally and through a series of acquisitions, a range of product offerings. It operates in three segments: Lifestyle, Infotainment and Professional. The Lifestyle segment designs, manufactures and markets audio systems for vehicle applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers as well as audio, video and electronic systems for home, mobile and multimedia applications. The Infotainment segment manufactures and markets infotainment systems for vehicles applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers. The Professional segment designs, manufactures and markets loudspeakers and electronic systems used by audio professionals in concert halls, stadiums, airports, houses of worship and theme attractions.
Lee & Hayes, an internationally known intellectual property (IP) law firm, is seeking patent attorneys with at least 3 years of law firm or combined law firm and in-house patent experience in the Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering fields. Lee & Hayes advises some of the world’s largest multinational electronic commerce companies on IP strategy and management and the preparation and prosecution of their patent portfolios. We focus on the business side of IP law, including patent preparation, patent prosecution, client counseling, infringement, validity analysis, and licensing and transactional work.
Lee & Hayes, was ranked number one overall in patent quality and in information technology for the past two years in a row, 2010 and 2011, by the Intellectual Asset Management magazine. We were also ranked number two for Innovation Cycle Time and in the top five for technology strength of patents issued, as rated by Intellectual Property Today. Lee & Hayes has a team oriented structure that values our professionals as equal and important team members. We foster a comfortable and professional work environment that is more akin to a high-tech industry setting. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Positions are available in Spokane, WA, Seattle WA, or Austin, TX.
Qualifications: Three or more years of law firm or combined law firm and in-house patent prosecution experience. Greatly prefer Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering/Science degrees. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills are required. Excellent academic record and USPTO registration are also required.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume (with USPTO registration) to hr@leehayes.com. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Spokane or Seattle, Washington; or Austin, Texas