Attorney/Agent – Corporate Patent Counsel – Small Creative Software Company in Cary, NC

July 12, 2007- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

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:

- Experience drafting and/or prosecuting software patent applications
- Relevant industry experience considered a plus

Contact: scenera.hr@sceneralabs.com
Scenera Research, LLC

Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cary, North Carolina

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Patent Agent / Technical Specialist Program- Fenwick & West LLP – Silicon Valley, CA

July 11, 2007- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

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

Patent Associate – Fenwick & West LLP – Silicon Valley, CA

July 11, 2007- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Job Title: Patent Associate - Fenwick & West LLP - Silicon Valley, CA

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

Patent Attorney – In-house — New York area

July 9, 2007- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

General Patent Corporation International (GPCI) is a premier IP licensing and enforcement firm. GPCI undertakes IP licensing and enforcement matters on a contingency basis. A privately-held company located in Suffern, New York, GPCI is the oldest contingency patent enforcement organization in the US. GPCI is seeking in-house patent attorneys to work on litigation, licensing and a variety of IP-related projects. GPC group of companies is located in beautiful surroundings of historic Montebello Park providing a unique working environment. This is a growth opportunity with an industry leader.

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.

Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Suffern, NY

Qualified candidates should submit a resume to apoltorak@gpci.com.

Computer Related Patent Prosecution – Lee & Hayes – Spokane Washington

July 5, 2007- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Spokane, WA

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