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Quarles & Brady LLP seeks an attorney with at least three years of experience in patent prosecution drafting and a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to join the Intellectual Property team in the Chicago, Madison or Milwaukee office. Applicants should have solid technical skills and a bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, IL Milwaukee, WI or Madison, WI
Type of work: Patent Prosecution
Please forward your resume to careers@blacklaw.com; resumes are kept in the strictest of confidence and we respond to every submission.
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, WA
Sheridan Ross has an opening for a patent prosecution attorney or agent with 0-4 years experience. A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required. Excellent academic qualifications and writing skills are also required.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@sheridanross.com.
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, CO
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP, one of the premier intellectual property law firms in the United States, is seeking associates to join our Electronics & Software Practice Group in our San Francisco, Palo Alto or Walnut Creek offices. Ideal candidates should have an EE, CS, Physics or ME degree with experience in circuits, graphics, software, semiconductors, computer architecture, or electromechanical systems. Candidates with relevant background and experience will also be considered. 2-4 years of experience preferred. Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills are required. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.
Please submit a resume through our website at www.townsend.com
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek, CA
Fliesler Meyer LLP is a San Francisco law firm specializing in Intellectual Property Law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, litigation, and all other aspects of both the law and business relating to IP. Our clients are at the forefront of innovation in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and worldwide. Their technologies range from the physical sciences through the electrical, electronic and software arts, to biotechnology, medical applications, mechanical devices, and consumer products. The firm offers a highly-trained, diverse, and rewarding working environment, that emphasizes both personal and professional growth.
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco
Exciting opportunity to grow with a well established intellectual property boutique in sunny South Florida. Must have at least 1 year of experience in the patent law field and must be registered to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney or patent agent. Must have a background in electrical, electronic, computer hardware, software, or communication arts. BSEE / MSEE preferred and industry experience is desirable. 
Scenera Research, LLC: An immediate opportunity is available for an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join the legal team at our Cary, NC based software development company. This permanent position is an opportunity to work with a creative R&D team in a company focused on innovation and patenting.
The Attorney/Agent will primarily be responsible for drafting original U.S. patent applications, prosecuting applications, and working closely with R&D in the processing of new invention disclosures. Opportunities also exist for managing the work of outside patent counsel and for participating in the analysis, valuation, and development of the company’s growing patent portfolio.
Essential Requirements:
- Must be self-directed and able to work independently
- Must be registered to practice before the USPTO
- Must have 2-5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting applications
- Must have computer science or electrical engineering background
Desired Experience:
Contact: scenera.hr@sceneralabs.com
Scenera Research, LLC
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cary, North Carolina
Job Title: Patent Agent / Technical Specialist Program- Fenwick & West LLP - Silicon Valley, CA
Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. One reason for its success is its Patent Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in both the U.S. and internationally. The Patent Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences. We have been further enhancing our technical expertise and depth through a patent agent and technical specialist program. Our patent agents and technical specialists have outstanding technical backgrounds and an interest in working in the area of patent law. Our patent agents and technical specialists focus on patent prosecution, although they also assist with litigation and corporate matters that require technical assistance. In addition, our patent agents and technical specialists are also eligible to participate in our tuition reimbursement program for law school.
Presently, we are seeking candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and/or prior work experience. Candidates should also have strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates need not have prior patent law experience and need not be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates that are willing to prepare for and take the registration exam to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are eligible for a reimbursement program for this exam.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and school transcript to:
Attorney Recruiting Department
Fenwick & West LLP
801 California Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
Fax 650.938.5200
Phone 650.335.4949
recruit@fenwick.com
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Job Title: Patent Associate - Fenwick & West LLP - Silicon Valley, CA
Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. One reason for its success is its Patent Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in both the U.S. and internationally. The Patent Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences.
Fenwick and West is seeking a Patent associate with one to four years of experience preferred. Candidates should have an electrical engineering, computer science, or physics background or equivalent experience. Patent Bar eligible. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills a must.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript to:
Attorney Recruiting Department
Fenwick & West LLP
801 California Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
Fax 650.938.5200
Phone 650.335.4949
recruit@fenwick.com
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Mountain View, CA
Job Requirements
• J.D. or LLM degree from high-quality law school
• A degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science
• Admission to New York or other state bar
• Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office
• At least three years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent litigation and prosecution in computer-technology-related arts
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Desired Experience:
• Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios
• In-house experience or other experience managing outside counsel
• Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Job Title: Patent Prosecution Attorney
Job Description: Patent Prosecution Attorney. 2+ yrs of patent prosecution experience. Must have a demonstrated background and/or experience in computer-related technology and must have the ability to work independently. Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills are required. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume (with USPTO registration number) to info@leehayes.com for confidential consideration.
Lee & Hayes. L&H is an IP law firm that represents one out of three of the world’s top-18 U.S. patent winners (according to IFI Patent Intelligence). The work entrusted to L&H is sophisticated, technically challenging, diverse and rewarding. L&H has a casual work environment and production goals that give you a chance for life outside of the office.
Spokane. L&H is based in the All-American city of Spokane in eastern Washington State. It is a great place to raise a family. In addition to quick access to forests, lakes, mountains, and streams, the half-million citizens of the metropolitan Spokane area enjoy one of lowest costs-of-living on the west coast. According to salary.com, the cost-of-living in a place such as San Jose, CA is about 40% higher than it is in Spokane.
