Ring Central, a fast-growing, well-funded venture backed SaaS telecommunications company is actively recruiting a patent attorney. This position will report to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities: • Preparation of new patent applications for the Company • Managing strategic development of the existing patent portfolio • Working with Company engineers and product managers to identify patentable inventions and generate invention disclosures • Understanding business needs and priorities to develop and implement an IP strategy • Evaluate and monitor third-party patent portfolios • Participating in negotiation of contracts involving IP • Analyses related to patent acquisition, litigation, licensing, freedom to operate, and infringement issues • Reviewing open source software licenses, advising on proper use and compliance
Requirements: • 4 + years overall patent prosecution experience, particularly in the software field • Software and telecommunications experience a must • Electrical engineering or computer science degree • Registered to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office • Must be a current member of the California State Bar • Trademark, litigation, and/or re-examination experience a plus
The Washington, D.C. office of Morgan Lewis, an international law firm with nearly 1,300 attorneys, is seeking to hire highly motivated, entry- to junior-level associates to join its diverse Intellectual Property Patent Practice in Washington, DC. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science required. Experience in patent litigation, counseling, and prosecution preferred. Credit given for significant engineering experience as well as advanced degrees. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. We value collegiality and diversity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding.
Marjama Muldoon Blasiak & Sullivan LLP, a Central New York intellectual property law firm, has immediate openings for a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum one to five years experience in patent prosecution and be registered to practice before the USPTO. Qualified candidates preferably have a broad range of experience with developing, integrating and employing computer science technology and should have substantial knowledge of interface standards, such as communication networks and protocols (including Transport Layer, Network Layer and Link Layer protocols), hardware standards, operating system internals, databases, information security, software development tools, languages and other Web related components.
The firm's growing intellectual property practice focuses on patent and trademark prosecution as well as litigation of disputes for clients that include regional and national Fortune 100 companies. In offering a generous compensation package, the firm seeks to attract highly qualified candidates interested in developing a sophisticated law practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in Central New York. Visit our website at: http://www.cny-iplaw.com.
Contact: Please email resumes in confidence to ip@cny-iplaw.com. No recruiters, please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Central New York
This position is in the Patent Development group of the HP Legal Departmentand is available at the following locations: Downers Grove, IL; Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.
Responsibilities: 1. Preparing and prosecuting strategic, high quality patents protecting HP's products and services 2. Working closely with HP scientists and engineers to identify and protect inventions that are important to HP 3. Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help assure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented 4. Participating from time to time as a member of a cross-functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters
Qualifications: The successful candidate is expected to possess all of the following qualifications:
1. Registration to practice before the USPTO 2. Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics 3. JD degree from an accredited university 4. Admission to a state bar 5. 1-9 years experience as a patent attorney 6. Excellent written and spoken English 7. Strong academic credentials 8. Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems 9. Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high tech environment 10. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 11. A positive attitude 12. A creative spirit
Contact: Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.hp.com/go/jobs. Please use event code POP001 (case sensitive) when applying.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Downers Grove, IL, Herndon, VA; Houston, TX; Plano, TX; Palo Alto, CA; and Murray Hill, NJ.
A publicly-traded Houston-based company is expanding its legal department to include a Patent Counsel or Senior Patent Counsel. With an international reach, our client develops and builds technology-based solutions for the energy industry. This position comprises 2/3 patent prosecution and 1/3 IP portfolio management, including policy setting, IP litigation management, IP due diligence in M&A transactions, and licensing. Interested candidates should have 4-6 years' well-rounded intellectual property experience, with an emphasis on preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications. Prior in-house experience strongly preferred. A mechanical engineering degree and/or energy industry experience would be ideal. This is a uniquely broad position with strong strategic influence and great upward potential. (No relocation benefits, so local candidates are preferred.)
Pye Legal Group is a boutique search firm that specializes in placing legal professionals with leading companies and law firms. With offices in Houston and Dallas, we have a team of 12 experienced recruiters who work collaboratively to produce the best results.
Wolfe, LPA is seeking a patent attorney/patent agent with a strong background in Computer Science and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and time-management skills, be detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.
This position provides the opportunity to be part of a team of patent attorneys and paralegals in providing patent preparation and prosecution services and support to Fortune 1000 clients. The position will also provide support to the Wolfe Patent Team in preparing patentability, freedom-to-practice, validity and infringement opinions, and ensuring that clients comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The firm provides a unique team environment with a forward thinking, business savvy approach to the law. Wolfe, LPA supports diversity initiatives and has offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and New York City.
Lee & Hayes, a nationally known intellectual property (IP) law firm, is seeking a lateral experienced patent attorney. The ideal candidate will have some portable business, possess strong client development skills with the ability to take a lead role managing and growing a client account. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (i.e., software, hardware, networking, etc), we focus on the business side of IP law, including patent preparation, patent prosecution, client counseling, infringement, and validity analysis.
Lee & Hayes has recently been ranked #1 for Overall Quality of Patents in four technology areas by IAM, and #1 for its Innovation Cycle Time in 2009 by IP Today. We offer a collegial and team-oriented work environment with a nationally competitive compensation and benefits package. This position is available in Spokane, WA, or Seattle, WA.
Qualifications: Candidate must have 5+ years of law firm or combined law firm and in-house patent prosecution experience, preferably in the Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering, or Computer Science fields. 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, Washington or Seattle, Washington
Design IP is a small intellectual property law firm based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We are seeking a patent attorney to join our growing practice. We offer a collegial and professional work environment and have very reasonable billing requirements.
The position will involve a broad range of IP practice areas, including patent prep & pros in a variety of technical disciplines (with emphasis in mechanical and software/computer arts), trademark prep & pros., IP litigation, and IP opinions.
Required Qualifications: • USPTO Registration • 2+ years experience in both trademark and patent prep and pros. • Strong claim drafting skills • Comfort level with technologies in the mechanical, electro-mechanical and software/computer arts • IP litigation experience, including drafting of motions and discovery requests
Preferred Qualifications: • Comfort level with technologies in the chemical (including organic) arts • Familiarity with graphics software, including Acrobat, PowerPoint, Visio, and CAD viewing programs • Strong connection to the Lehigh Valley
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are willing to consider qualified candidates desiring a part time and/or flexible work schedule.
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is one of the leading law firms in the Twin Cities. We are currently searching for a patent attorney with 1 to 4 years of experience, or a patent agent with over 5 years of experience, to join our Intellectual Property Group of over 25 attorneys. We seek applicants with broad intellectual property experience including patent prosecution and clearance opinion work, and client counseling. In particular, candidates should have an engineering background and experience with medical devices or medical device patents. Candidates should be registered to practice with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
In addition to the experience previously noted, candidates should have excellent interpersonal, analytical and writing skills along with strong academic/professional credentials. In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an environment, which is friendly, open and flexible. EEO/AA
Contact: For consideration, please send your resume and transcript to: Greta M. Larson, Manager of Legal Recruiting, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., 200 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 or e-mail glarson@fredlaw.com. EEO/AA
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Miller Nash LLP is seeking a patent attorney or attorneys to join its Seattle office's Intellectual Property practice team. Applicants should have no less than 4 years of intellectual property practice experience, a substantial amount of which has been patent prosecution involving medically-related, electromechanical, mechanical, and software patents with knowledge in life sciences. Consideration given to both associate and junior partner applicants; will also consider partner/associate team with client base.
Gibson & Dernier LLP, a New Jersey IP boutique, seeks an experienced patent attorney having (or wishing to have) his/her own book of business. The goal is for the candidate to share in a significant percentage of the billings, work autonomously, and escape from the ridiculous practices of larger law firms. Our firm is characterized by high quality work, fair fees, merit compensation, professional conduct, cordiality, and a harmonious office atmosphere. If you've been thinking that the large corporate firm is not for you, it's not.
Contact: Send your resume toinfo@gdiplaw.com. No phone submissions please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Woodbridge, New Jersey
The Office of University Counsel at the University of Illinois is seeking an intellectual property attorney to serve as Associate University Counsel at its Chicago campus. The person filling this position is expected to be immediately available and capable of providing advice on legal issues in the IP area in the academic setting, including licensing of patents and other intellectual property, technology transfer, trademarks and copyrights, and information technology, as well as supervising its outside patent and trademark counsel.
Under the supervision of the Campus Legal Counsel, the Associate University Counsel will work closely with the Office of Technology Management as well as the Library and other units across campus that seek advice in this area. A significant emphasis of the position will be providing advice on, reviewing and negotiating licenses of University intellectual property, particularly patents and other technology. However, a broad range of intellectual property experience is necessary.
Applicants must be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the Illinois Bar. At least five years of legal practice and experience in the areas described above and in an academic setting are preferred. A hard science background is beneficial. Salary is negotiable within the range of $85,000-$110,000 depending upon qualifications.
Contact: For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references by August 5, 2010, at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/. Additional Info: Employer Type: Education Institution Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
McDermott Will & Emery LLP is currently seeking a licensed IP Patent Agent or Associate to join our Orange County or San Diego office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-6 years experience with both writing and prosecuting patent applications; a degree and/or graduate study experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Enginnering, Computer Science or Physics; as well as experience with a broad range of technologies such as telecommunications and software systems. In addition, the qualified candidate will have excellent analytical skills, writing skills, and academic records. CA bar preferred, USPTO required.
The Palo Alto office of Baker Botts seeks an IP associate with 4-6 years of experience in patent counseling. Must be a licensed patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Extensive experience in patent prosecution necessary. Experience in licensing a plus, but not necessary. Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent (such as a mechanical engineering degree with strong background in computer science). Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary. Must have excellent academic credentials.
Leviton is seeking a patent agent to work in Melville, New York. The individual is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the company’s patent procurement activities. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, scheduled department review of same to determine filing strategy, communicate company strategy to patent counsel and manage patent counsel performance. The individual will also be responsible for managing all patent prosecution outside of the U.S. by working directly with foreign patent counsel. The individual will also support corporate IP counsel in any IP clearance and enforcement matters.
Responsibilities: • Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications • Assist IP Attorneys with handling various in-house patent prosecution matters • Assist IP Attorneys and inventors with capturing, documenting and reviewing novel ideas and inventions • Effectively communicate and interact with inventors • Manage out side patent counsel in US and abroad • Provide support of international filing/prosecution efforts • Active, pull-through collaboration with engineers in patent creation • Routinely works with reviewers of invention disclosures to set priorities for specific disclosures. May suggest priority based on fit with business strategy • Routinely meets with inventors and attorneys during initial patent drafting meetings for at least high priority applications. May suggest approaches to broaden patent coverage • Conducts prior art searches as requested. Can conduct patentability searches and landscape searches independently • Can make detailed suggestions to inventors about areas to strengthen their invention disclosure
Skills & Abilities: • Must have strong communication skills, including mastery of the English language • Ability to contribute as a team member and work independently • Must be organized and resourceful
Education & Experience: • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience • Patent Agent registered before the USPTO • Applicable knowledge of patent law, including 3+ years with preparing, filing, and/or prosecuting of patent applications • Experience with all common Microsoft Office software
Washington, D.C. office of mid-size general practice law firm Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is looking for an attorney with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and excellent analytical and writing skills. The preferred candidate is a junior to mid-level associate with about two or more years of prior patent prosecution experience with the USPTO and who is admitted to practice before the USPTO. Candidate is to assist the firm in meeting the needs of its wide-range, domestic and international clientele. A lateral transfer with a partial book of business also will be considered. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and abilities.
Contact: Interested candidates should email nmcdermott@sgrlaw.com. When sending your resume, please include your undergraduate and law school transcripts.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Invention Law Group, P.C. (“ILG”) is looking for a senior licensing attorney leading its outlicensing contracts function. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Responsibilities:
The Sr. Licensing Attorney supporting Contracts leads the contracts function which will work closely with the rest of our licensing attorney team to develop contracts to support our IP licensing business. The responsibilities will include:
• Develop and manage contracts function and personnel. • Create and maintain contract templates. • Establish contracts practices, procedures, systems, and tools. • Drive contracts excellence initiatives. • Create a contract playbook including standard terms and conditions and fallback positions. • Draft and review IP license agreements, term sheets, and related definitive documents in support of licensing efforts. • Coordinates changes to contracts with licensing team. • Determine appropriate approval paths for contracts and obtain necessary approvals in a timely manner. • Administer contracts post-execution. • Understand and advise regarding terms and conditions of executed contracts. • Manage contract renewals, including opining on contractual obligations. • Support contracts audits as necessary.
Key Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a contract attorney, with strong patent licensing experience and possess the following:
• 8+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in patent licensing experience. • J.D., Law degree. • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office is preferred. • Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or some other very closely related field is preferred. • Broad-based experience in leading a contracts function, and drafting and reviewing patent license agreements. • Experience managing a small team of attorneys and paralegals and outside counsel. • Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information). • Capacity to proactively isolate and prioritize issues and to focus on implementing both top-level, strategic solutions as well as the day-to-day initiatives. • Sound legal and business judgment. • Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills. • Able to establish credibility quickly and with a bias for action. • A multi-dimensional thinker who operates not only on the basis of past experiences, but incorporates new approaches and developments that occur in the marketplace and is able to think creatively. • Intelligent risk taker. • Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA.
Contact: Please apply directly by sending a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. They plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Currently, IV has more than 500 team members from the technology and IP industries. The team includes computer scientists, programmers, technicians, technical analysts and engineers, biotechnologists, physicists and mathematicians, intellectual property experts, patent attorneys, and licensing and business development executives.
ILG is dedicated to supporting the legal needs of Intellectual Ventures. Currently, ILG has more than 90 experienced personnel, including patent, licensing, and transactional attorneys, IP paralegals, and operations staff.
Lenovo, an innovative, global technology company dedicated to building the highest quality PC products and value added professional services, is seeking a Director of Intellectual Property & Licensing to work in its headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. At Lenovo, we have created a unique culture where anything is possible...where smart, dedicated people can achieve their highest potential and deliver extraordinary results.
Description: • Drive licensing and enforcement of Lenovo's global IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks and know-how • Pursue existing leads and ongoing licensing negotiations • Identify and develop new licensing opportunities with the support and collaboration of Lenovo's engineers and business executives • Negotiate various outbound patent license agreements • Assist with management of enforcement-oriented litigation • Manage financial aspects of licensing, including interfacing with Finance on collections and accounting issues • Quickly develop a solid understanding of Lenovo's existing global IP portfolio in support of these activities • Partner with other attorneys and business executives to carry out Lenovo's strategy relative to pre-litigation third party IP risks and assertions • Develop defenses and negotiation strategy • Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analyses • Develop license defenses • Negotiate various inbound patent license agreements • Quickly develop a solid understanding of Lenovo's existing license rights in support of these activities • Partner with other attorneys and business executives to support Lenovo's Global Supply Chain efforts with a focus on IP transaction issues
Requirements: • Juris Doctor degree and license to practice in at least one state • Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office • Strong patent licensing experience in information technology industry and/or consumer electronics industry, preferably with broad electronics and software background • At least 10 years of patent law experience with at least 2 years of recent experience in IP licensing (preferably patent licensing) • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or other closely related field preferred • Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with relevant technologies • Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills • Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing • Ability to plan, organize and work effectively both within a team environment and independently • Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information) • Ability to make sound business decisions
Contact: To learn more about this opportunity and apply online, please visit us at http://www.lenovocareers.com. Go to the Job Search section and put requisition number 7556 in the section called “Search by Job ID”. EOE.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Wolfe, LPA is seeking a senior patent attorney with 10 or more years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills and enjoy working in a team environment. The candidate should have a computer science or engineering background and experience in working with Fortune 1000 companies.
This position provides the opportunity to lead a patent team of attorneys and paralegals in providing strategic direction and support to our Fortune 1000 clients. Our firm provides a unique team environment with a forward thinking, business savvy approach to the law. Offices located in Cincinnati, Ohio and New York City. Opportunities to work virtually from other cities will could be considered.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please contact Robert Wolfe at rwolfe@consultwolfe.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Multiple Offices
Michael Best is seeking a patent prosecution associate. This is a great opportunity in our Milwaukee office for an electrical prosecution attorney with two to four years of experience. Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.
Contact: Resume, transcripts (both law school and undergraduate), references and a writing sample should be submitted with all initial inquiries, through our online application process at michaelbest.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
a fast-growing, well-funded venture backed SaaS telecommunications company is actively recruiting a patent attorney. This position will report to the General Counsel.
