Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking candidates with one to four years of experience to join the firm's Patent department in the Seattle office.
Experience: Qualified candidates will be registered before the USPTO, have one to four years of patent experience, and a degree in electrical engineering. Strong academic performance and excellent writing skills are required.
The firm offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
Contact: Connie McEachern Legal Recruiting Administrator Dorsey & Whitney LLP 1420 5th Avenue, Suite 3400 Seattle, WA 98101
Responsibilities: • Perform preliminary patent searches and patent ideation during the design phase to help ensure that products are free from patent issues. Review patent search results from outside legal counsel and direct them on appropriate action based upon audit results. • Audit vacuum cleaner designs throughout the design process to ensure products are safe, compliant with company standards; and free of legal issues, including patent infringements and liability issues.
Requirements: • BSME/BSEE or equivalent education and work experience in product design of a high volume consumer product. • Minimum of 7 – 9 years work experience in the same or related field with experience in U.S. Intellectual Property law and patent practices. • Strong oral and written communication and high proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel and database searching) are also required. • Must be willing to travel (possible internationally) as projects require.
Contact: To apply, email resumes to phaajobs@us.panasonic.com, fax to 859.238.3456 or mail to Human Resources, Panasonic Home Appliances Company of America, P.O. Box 7, Danville, KY 40423.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Danville,Kentucky
Fountainhead Law Group P.C. is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to quality in patent prosecution. Applicants with experience in Software, Analog/Digital Circuits, Wireless Communications, or Networking are encouraged to make inquiries.
Responsibilities: Fountainhead Law Group is a growing Intellectual Property Firm with a diverse and growing client base. The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with some opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, trademarks, and high tech agreements. Some experience in these areas is preferred.
Requirements: Candidates should have the following minimum credentials: • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering • California State Bar • USPTO Bar • 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution • 3-5 years of industry experience as a professional technologist engaged in some form of R&D is optional but preferred • Patent litigation or litigation support experience preferred
Contact: If interested, please reply to careers@fountainheadlaw.com. Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Santa Clara, California
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a full time law clerk, patent agent or technical specialist with at least 1 year patent counseling / prosecution experience (USPTO or private sector) needed for its Washington DC office. Current law clerk attending evening law school program in the DC area or registered patent agent with plans to attend an evening law school program in the DC area is preferred.
Experience with nanotech, materials, semiconductor or cleantech patent prosecution (USPTO or private sector) is strongly preferred. A technical background including materials science, nanotech, physics, semiconductors, ceramics, metallurgy or a related field required and an advanced degree is required.
Position entails patent application preparation and prosecution (mostly for domestic clients), and technical assistance with other IP counseling projects. This is not an IP litigation position. Candidate will be eligible for full law school tuition reimbursement.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at our careers website.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington D.C.
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a lateral associate with at least 2 years of law firm patent counseling / prosecution experience needed for its Washington DC office. Experience with nanotech, materials, semiconductor or cleantech patent prosecution and counseling strongly preferred. A technical background including materials science, nanotech, physics, semiconductors, ceramics, metallurgy or a related field required. Experience with small or start-up domestic companies and investors preferred. Position entails patent application preparation and prosecution (mostly for domestic clients), IP due diligence, opinions, patent portfolio management and general client IP counseling. This is not an IP litigation position. Top academics and experience required.
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at our careers website.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington D.C.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”), a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks a Patent Attorney.
Founded in 2000, IV’s business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. IV plans to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships. For more information see our website.
Requirements: • Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office • J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school • Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, CS or similar • Some medical device experience helpful • Strong prosecution fundamentals • Minimum 4 years patent prosecution experience • Must work well in a team environment
Responsibilities: • Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of technology areas, many of which involve emerging areas • Work directly with inventors from conception through issuance • The environment is challenging, unstructured and interesting Contact: Please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Intellectual Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Bellevue
SRI International’s intellectual property department provides key leadership and support for the identification, protection and licensing of cutting edge innovations across a wide number of scientific and engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will be responsible for intellectual property strategy and counseling in support of SRI’s fast growing commercial and government business in Information Technology and related areas. Position will report to the Vice-President of Legal and Business Affairs and General Counsel.
Responsibilities: Patent Portfolio Development • Collaborate with SRI management, business development, and technical teams to build value propositions for technologies, and lead the development of supporting intellectual property strategies and portfolios • Identify opportunities and execute strategies for monetization of patent assets • Actively identify areas for portfolio growth and stimulate generation of ideas and associated invention disclosures • Lead an intellectual property review committee in making business-aligned strategy and investment decisions • Conduct training seminars for SRI staff in intellectual property matters • Select and supervise outside patent prosecution counsel • Critically review patent applications and office actions for alignment with technical, business, and IP strategies • In appropriate cases, draft provisional patent applications from technical papers
Intellectual Property Transactions • Assist business development staff in defining licensing strategies, including development of field-of-use definitions • Assist SRI’s legal counsel and contract administrators in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing license and other agreements • Assist inventors, business development and marketing staff with intellectual property issues in technical, business, and marketing materials and press releases • Lead the development of intellectual property-related sections of proposals, including collating information from other team members when SRI is prime contractor / systems integrator
Intellectual Property Investigations and Disputes • Support SRI’s legal counsel with response to demand letters, subpoenas, and other enforcement matters • Educate staff about issues with 3rd party patents and best practices for avoidance of litigation
Education: • Registered to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office (Agent or Attorney) • MUST HAVE a MS or PhD in Computer Science
Experience: The successful candidate will typically have at least 5 years of experience in IP portfolio development in relevant technical fields, and business-focused experience in technology and IP evaluation and licensing. A quick study, the candidate will have a demonstrated record of rapidly getting up to speed on a diverse body of technologies and business opportunities. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, with self-confidence and judgment, demonstrating a strong combination of analytical and communication skills. Experience with Government funding regulations relating to patents (Bayh-Dole Act), and rights in software and data (FAR and DFARS) a plus.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2000, IV’s business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing intellectual property in a variety of technology areas. IV plans to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Responsibilities: Working closely with business managers and senior executives, the Senior Patent Attorney will provide leadership and subject matter expertise primarily in the patent licensing area and particularly to a specific set of companies.
Additional responsibilities: • Direct the creation of materials to be shared with potential licensees. • Managing patent licensing efforts including asserting patents • Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analysis, including file history review. • Provide input into portfolio development for future licensing and enforcement. • Provide guidance to prosecution (reissues, reexaminations, continuations, foreign filing, etc) • Provide direction and effectively manage relationships with multiple outside counsel in all of the above. • Play appropriate role (which could vary from support role to lead negotiator to sole attorney depending on complexity of the transaction and relationships) in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and other materials to be shared with investors.
Qualifications: A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent licensing experience, a broad software, semiconductors, electronics, information technology, computer hardware, networking and wireless background and possess the following:
• 10+ years patent law experience with 2+ years recent experience in patent licensing. • Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with all relevant technologies • Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills • Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing • Experience managing outside counsel • Ability to plan, organize and direct legal staff • 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) • Ability to make sound business decisions • Some work experience in an engineering role is preferred
Education: A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney with the following:
• J.D., Law degree (preferably from a strong IP program) is required. • Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and license to practice in at least one state (preferably California) is required. • Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or some other very closely related field is required.
Setter Roche LLP, a patent law firm located in the Denver-Boulder metro area, is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with a background in electrical or computer engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and 2+ years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Experience with opinions, licensing, and transactional matters is a plus. Ideal candidates will possess excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
The Firm works with leading scientists and engineers in the telecommunications and computer hardware and software fields. Attorneys and agents at Setter Roche enjoy a work-life balance and compensation that is highly competitive with other patent firms in the Midwest and Mountain West regions.
VIRxSYS Corporation, a leader in gene and RNA therapy located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, seeks a skilled and highly motivated IP attorney to develop and execute the Company’s intellectual property strategy. This is a hands-on position with many challenges and opportunities.
Responsibilities: • Advise management and Board on all aspects of intellectual property law • Develop worldwide patent strategy • Manage global patent portfolio • Coordinate and supervise outside counsel • Perform freedom to operate, patentability, and validity analyses • Draft and negotiate technology transfer and non-disclosure agreements • Manage trademark prosecution • Manage the Invention Disclosure Committee and execute decisions • Perform due diligence analyses • Provide litigation support
Requirements: • At least 4 years practicing and managing outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent applications • Registration to practice before the PTO and state bar membership • High level of motivation and ability to work independently • Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities • Practical laboratory experience preferred
Education: • Bachelor degree in life sciences required; MS degree or higher in immunology or molecular biology strongly preferred • Juris doctorate degree from accredited law school
VIRxSYS provides a stimulating professional environment, competitive compensation and benefits package, plus an opportunity to work on the cutting edge of a paradigm shift in medicine. VIRxSYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
D’Ambrosio & Associates, P.L.L.C., a growing Intellectual Property Law Firm, has immediate openings for a Senior Associate Patent Attorney as well as a Junior Associate. The firm focuses on patent and trademark filings and prosecution, international patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, due diligence studies, and dispute resolution. We offer a highly competitive salary, friendly working environment and excellent benefits including medical and a retirement plan.
Qualifications: Senior Patent Attorney: Candidates for the Senior Associate position must have 4+ years of patent prosecution experience with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Junior Patent Attorney: Candidates for the Junior Associate position must have at least 1 year of patent prosecution experience with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
The Software Freedom Law Center, a New York based not-for-profit legal services organization that provides legal representation and other law-related services to protect and advance Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), seeks a registered patent attorney passionate about defending software freedom.
The Patent Attorney will principally be assigned to patent related legal matters, including counseling, opinion work, drafting of requests for reexamination and possibly litigation support. The Patent Attorney will also be asked to assist with other SFLC legal matters involving copyright, licensing, trademark and corporate issues. In addition, the Patent Attorney will be expected to publish writings and make public presentations on topics relating to patent law's impact on FOSS.
In addition to being registered to practice before the USPTO, candidates should have a minimum of three years patent law experience, a software or computer science related technical background, and familiarity with FOSS. Ideal candidates will already run a completely FOSS machine.
Salary is comparable to public sector legal positions in New York and not commensurate with private practice. An excellent benefits package is provided.
Contact: To apply, please submit a resume in a free data format (such as OpenOffice) to attorneyposition@softwarefreedom.org. SFLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Non-Profit Location: New York, New York
Rosenbaum & Associates, P.C., a Chicago-based law firm, is seeking an experienced registered patent attorney with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Candidate should have experience in technologies involving implantable medical devices, biomaterial sciences, biomedical engineering, and/or diagnostics, e.g., ultrasound, optical coherence tomography.
Rosenbaum & Associates was founded in 1988 and is a growing, full-service boutique life science IP firm with a rapidly growing national client base. Our practice includes a very active domestic and international patent proseuction docket, licensing, counseling and litigation across all IP fields.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact: David G. Rosenbaum Managing Shareholder drosenbaum@biopatentlaw.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, Illinois (North Suburban)
Lee & Hayes is seeking a senior patent counsel with leadership skills. This rare opportunity is only for those with the skill, interest, and ability to lead, motivate, direct, mentor, and inspire a team of patent professionals in procuring patent protection for a quarter of the world’s top 20 U.S. patent winners. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (e.g., software, hardware, networking, etc.), your team—with you at the helm—will partner with our global client base in commercializing and strategically positioning their IP portfolios.
Lee & Hayes is ranked #1 for quality of computer and software patents by IP Law & Business and has been recognized multiple times as a “Go-To” IP firm by Corporate Counsel. Lee & Hayes offers a collegial and team-oriented work environment and a competitive compensation/benefits package. No book of business is required. Positions are primarily available in the Spokane headquarters, but our other offices (in Seattle and Austin) might be an option for the right fit.
Qualifications: 5+ years of law-practice experience with patent preparation and prosecution. Prefer EE, Computer Science/Engineering, or Physics degrees. USPTO admission.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume (with USPTO registration number) to info@leehayes.com. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
MedImmune is seeking patent agents to work at its corporate headquarters in Gaithersburg, Md. Candidates should have a passion for excellence. At MedImmune, we do too. MedImmune is a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry, we use the latest advances in science, technology and medicine to develop innovative products that improve the quality of human health. We strive to create a work environment that is professionally and personally rewarding, characterized by respect, integrity and opportunities for growth. Hundreds of thousands of patients have benefited from our products, which are designed to treat or prevent infectious diseases, cancer and inflammatory diseases. Our extensive research and development efforts are focused on these same areas. Both individual contributions and team successes are critical on the path to scientific and medical breakthroughs.
Responsibilities: • Work with internal attorneys and patent agents and with outside counsel in preparation and prosecution patent applications • Analyze invention disclosures and publication disclosure requests and devise strategies for patent protection • Evaluate patent portfolios of third parties as part of continuous monitoring process and for due diligence projects • Attend scientific project team meetings to collect information for patenting and to advise team on patenting issues
Requirements: • At least 2 years practicing patent prosecution before the USPTO. • High level of professionalism and motivation and ability to work independently. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities. • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Computer skills (especially experience with databases) • Ability to perform detailed technical and legal analysis
Supervision: Attorney guidance, with much independence on basic prosecution and patent analysis
Education: Ph.D. or Masters with at least 3 years bench research experience in a biotechnological field
Contact: Interested applicants can apply online at www.medimmune.appone.com and search for Req 00880.
MedImmune, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
A Houston Intellectual Property firm specializing in patent and trademark prosecution wishes to hire a patent attorney having a minimum of four years IP experience in patent prosecution and trademark law. A degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering is preferred. Duties will include patent and trademark filings and prosecution, international patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, due diligence studies, and dispute resolution.
Contact: Please email resume and contact information to ahoustonassoc@msn.com. We are a unique IP firm located in southwest Houston. Benefits and compensation commensurate with experience.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
The firm of Mayback & Hoffman, P.A. is seeking a senior patent associate for its offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Responsibilities: • Prepare and prosecute patent applications, both foreign and domestic. • Prepare and prosecute U.S. trademark applications and assist with foreign filings. • Conduct freedom-to-operate analysis and prepare opinion letters if needed. • Experience in preparing commercial agreements involving intellectual property, such as licenses and joint venture agreements, would be beneficial but not necessary. • Client counseling on all IP matters. • Provide litigation support to Attorneys as needed.
Skills: • Advanced knowledge and experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. • Demonstrated skill with client generation and retention. • Experience with patent-related litigation is a plus.
Education & Experience: • 5+ years hands-on experience as a working patent attorney. • Significant consideration will be given if candidate has 25%-50% of portable business. • Admission to practice before the USPTO as a registered patent attorney. • B.S. in relevant technical area. Advanced degree a plus. • Applicants must be qualified to practice law in one state and be a member in good standing, State of Florida admission is a plus but not necessary.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Greg Mayback at greg@mayback.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Intellectual Ventures, a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks an in-house patent attorney to work on a variety of intellectual property-related projects. As a Patent Attorney for us you will use your depth of experience in intellectual property, patent prosecution and licensing.
Requirements: J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school Undergraduate in EE, Physics, or Computer Science Admission to Washington or other state bar Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office At least 7 years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution in the electrical and computer software arts Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must Responsibilities: Review patent due diligence reports generated by in-house due diligence team Answer questions from due diligence team that arise during the due diligence process Review documents to resolve problems identified during due diligence Work with deal and contracts teams to resolve due diligence problems
Desired Knowledge: Deep knowledge of US Patent Law and patent prosecution Knowledge of basic PCT and foreign Patent law and procedures Knowledge of US law regarding title transfers of patents and patent applications Researching US and foreign patent law and assignments
Contact: Interested applicants should please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Intellectual Ventures, a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington seeks a Sr. Patent Counsel, International Filing. Responsibilities: • Handles all foreign patent application office actions and other prosecution • Advises on foreign filing strategy vis foreign filing decisions - reviews files and works with department heads as necessary to make same • Redrafts specifications and claims sets for foreign filing as necessary • Reviews, advises on and responds as necessary to any overseas litigation • Advise on international licensing issues • Interact with outside counsel in a variety of jurisdictions
Requirements: • 4 to 5 years experience in international patent practice as an attorney or local equivalent • Fluency in one or more languages other than English a plus • Technical degree – graduate level preferred • Familiarity with international licensing issues • Ability to interact with patent attorneys in a variety of technology areas • Must work well in a team environment
Contact: Interested applicants should please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Black Lowe & Graham, an intellectual property law firm based in Seattle, Washington, is actively seeking patent attorneys and/or agents to assist BLG in procuring patents for the world’s finest technology companies. Successful candidates will have a USPTO Registration Number, at least one year of patent prosecution experience, and an undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline. BLG offers competitive compensation and benefits; evaluates attorneys for partnership early in their tenure at the Firm; provides extraordinary responsibility and opportunities; and works with sophisticated technology and clients, from Fortune 100 companies to cutting edge start-ups.
Come find out why BLG is quietly becoming one of the country's finest IP boutiques, and why Chambers and Partners reports BLG “boasts a sterling reputation for patent prosecution work both domestically and internationally” and has a “phenomenal reputation in the field of IP litigation and has gained many impressive victories.”
Contact: Please forward your resume to careers@blacklaw.com; resumes are kept in the strictest of confidence and we respond to every submission.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Seattle, Washington
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking candidates with one to four years of experience to join the firm's Patent department in the Seattle office.
