Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

January 6, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

McGinn IP Law Group, PLLC, an intellectual property law firm located near the Greensboro Metro Station in Tysons Corner, Virginia, is seeking patent attorneys and agents to join its growing practice. Candidates must have a B. S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or electronics and be registered to practice before the USPTO. Experience in patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, opinion studies and client contact is preferred.

Patent Agent or Patent Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

January 6, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent Associate or a Patent Agent with two to four years of experience for our Seattle office. This person will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Paid Internship – Law Firm – Portland, Ore. and Bethesda, Md.

January 5, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plumsea Law Group, LLC offered a unique paid internship opportunity for new JDs and patent agents in the fall of 2013. The first class of interns successfully completed the program and were offered permanent positions. All three are currently employed as patent attorneys with Plumsea.

Associate – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, Pa.

January 4, 2015- US - Northeast, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The global law firm of K&L Gates seeks to hire a junior associate to join their dynamic Intellectual Property Procurement and Portfolio Management practice in the Pittsburgh office.

IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Phoenix, Ariz.

December 11, 2014- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

ON Semiconductor is seeking to hire an IP counsel to provide support across several different IP areas. Responsibilities will include:

Managing invention generation by counseling with inventors, providing IP training, attending patent committee meetings, and reviewing invention disclosures.
Preparing, filing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and managing patent prosecution efforts of outside counsel.
Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing intellectual property agreements, including: license agreements, development agreements, supply agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
Providing support for various IP matters in relation to mergers and acquisitions.
Analyzing, mining, and monetizing the patent portfolio, including investigations of competitive products and preparation of claim charts.
Providing litigation support, both offensive and defensive matters.
This position can be located in Europe or in other US cities where ON Semiconductor has an office location.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school.
Member of a state bar and be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with 3-5 years of experience as a patent attorney.
Electrical Engineering or Physics degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Detail: This position reports to the head of intellectual property in Phoenix, Arizona. Related semiconductor industry experience is highly desirable and should be highlighted. The successful candidate will be a team player who demonstrates flexibility and is able to handle a variety of intellectual property law matters in a timely manner. Position is in Phoenix, however, other locations, Europe or other US cities, will be considered depending on the candidate. Occasional travel (<20%).

Contact
To apply, visit this link: http://tinyurl.com/mexg4ex.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona

ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) is driving innovation in energy efficient electronics, empowering design engineers to reduce global energy use. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy efficient power and signal management, logic, discrete and custom solutions to help customers solve their unique design challenges in automotive, communications, computing, consumer, industrial, LED lighting, medical, military/aerospace and power supply applications. ON Semiconductor operates a responsive, reliable, world-class supply chain and quality program, and a network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and design centers in key markets throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions.

Patent Attorney / Agent / IP Engineer – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

November 25, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Fay Sharpe LLP, an established intellectual property law firm located in the heart of Playhouse Square District in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a registered patent attorney, agent or IP Engineer to join its dynamic patent practice.

Required Education and ExperienceThe ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney or agent with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, chemistry or computer science, with 2-5 years of patent experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications.

Essential Duties

Discusses inventions and disclosures with inventors or clients and ascertains whether they are likely to succeed in being granted a patent;
Studies and analyzes scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess in what ways an invention is novel, innovative or non-obvious;
Writes detailed descriptions of inventions in precise legal terms which will form the basis for patents to be granted by the U.S. Patent Office or by Foreign Patent Offices;
Prosecutes patent applications by corresponding with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), often presenting complicated technical arguments;
Advises foreign associates on pending patent applications in Foreign Patent Offices;
Advises on enforcement of patent rights; prepare, patent ability, infringement, validity and right to use opinions;
Prepare patent licenses and technology agreements;
Advises clients on other intellectual property rights, e.g. copyrights or trademarks;
Keeps up to date with legal developments in the intellectual property field; and
Tutors and mentors patent agents or new attorneys.

Benefits
We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), and profit sharing. Fay Sharpe LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact
Apply by emailing James Scarbrough at: jscarbrough@faysharpe.com.

Fay Sharpe LLP
James Scarbrough, Hiring Partner
1228 Euclid Avenue, 5th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Since 1884, Fay Sharpe has singularly focused on Intellectual Property law which translates into competitive advantages: Technical Sophistication • Over 40 staff registered to practice with USPTO • Technical backgrounds spanning chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology, electrical engineering, computer sciences, material sciences, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, physics and related disciplines • Practical experience, academic know-how and technical acumen = sophisticated, relevant and efficient counsel Effortless Communication • We enjoy working with our clients • We're friendly & approachable • We take the time to understand the clients’ business and what’s important to the client • We’re practical & knowledgeable • We encourage direct communication Exceptional Value – “Right Size” Legal Work • We don’t measure the value of our services, the client does! • We provide “right sized” intellectual property solutions at an exceptional value that enhance your business strategy.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Arden Hills, Minn.

November 9, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Boston Scientific Corporation is seeking a Patent Counsel to work in its Arden Hills, Minnesota, offices. This person provides legal advice and service on patent, copyright, and trademark matters; evaluates patents and potential product infringement issues; prepares or oversees outside counsel's preparation of patent applications for filing in the U.S. Patent Office; and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law, and provides other general legal advice where required.

Responsibilities

Directs the company's patent, copyright, trademark and intellectual property legal work.
Prepares or directs the preparation and prosecution of the U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications.
Reviews Outside Counsel work to ensure the work, methodology, and costs meet Boston Scientific’s expectations.
As directed, reviews third party patents for product clearance issues.
Facilitates the patent committee meetings by leading discussions, managing action items and delegating responsibility for follow-up items to committee members ensuring resolution of agenda topics.
May supervise exempt or nonexempt employees, and manage employee career counseling, performance evaluation, discipline, and time and attendance issues when required.
Provides legal advice in preparing and reviewing confidentiality, research, consulting, and other agreements.
Provides advice on marketing and promotional material.
Conducts IP related diligence on companies and/or third party patent portfolios for possible acquisition or licensing analysis.

Quality System Requirements

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable: Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy. Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Qualifications

J.D. admitted to a state bar in good standing
Registered Patent Attorney
Strong academic background
BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics or Biomedical engineering with significant electrical engineering/computer science coursework.
Medical Device experience preferred
At least one year of IP Litigation practice exposure
3-5 years of law firm or corporate department IP practice experience
At least 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the area of electrical and computer sciences

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=98822&company=BScientific&username=.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C. (Updated)

October 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Additon, Higgins, & Pendleton, P.A., a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced patent attorney or patent agent to immediately join the firm.

IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

October 24, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Valorem Law Group LLP is seeking IP litigation attorney with five years or more significant patent litigation experience to join the IP litigation group in the Silicon Valley office. This attorney will work on complex patent and related complex commercial and technology litigation in federal courts around the United States.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 21, 2014- US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hunter Clark PLLC is seeking dedicated patent prosecutors (attorney or agent) with a high-tech background (e.g., electrical engineering, computer science) for positions in each of their Beverly, Massachusetts and San Diego, California offices. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of four years of patent prosecution experience and an aptitude for quickly understanding new and complex technologies. Litigation, copyright and trademark experience is of benefit, but not a requirement.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

October 20, 2014- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its Salt Lake City Office.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio (Suburb)

October 16, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Driggs, Hogg, Daugherty & Del Zoppo Co., LPA is seeking a full-time registered patent attorney or agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics. Preferred candidates will have experience with medical imaging equipment, and at least three (3) years of experience in patent practice. The position will include preparing and prosecuting US provisional, utility, PCT and national stage applications, as well as working with foreign associates with non-US national stage filings and prosecution.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Knoxville, Tenn.

October 16, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Luedeka Neely Group, P.C. is seeking a registered patent attorney having a degree in electrical engineering and at least 2 years experience in patent prosecution. The position will involve preparation and prosecution of patent applications in electronics, controls, power systems, signal processing, software, electromechanical, and mechanical arts, patent opinion work, and assisting in patent litigation. Trademark, copyright and IP litigation experience is desired, but not required.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Nashville, Tenn.

October 12, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Waddey Patterson is seeking two patent associates, one with mechanical and one with electrical prosecution experience. The associate must have at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience. Selected candidates will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and be registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Strong writing and communication skills are a must. To be considered, a candidate must have excellent academic credentials, hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm Davenport, Iowa

October 9, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lane & Waterman LLP, a Davenport, Iowa AV rated firm, has an opening for a Registered Patent attorney with a minimum 2 years patent prosecution experience. Technical background of Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred, but will consider other related technical degrees. Ideal candidate would have experience in preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications as well as experience with intellectual property transactions.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

October 8, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP, ranked among “Top Patent Firms” by Intellectual Property Today and listed as one of Law360’s Largest IP Practice Groups, is seeking experienced lateral associates in the Intellectual Property Services area for full-time positions in the St. Louis office.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Westport, Conn. and Melville, N.Y.

October 1, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ryan, Mason & Lewis, LLP, an Intellectual Property law firm with offices in Westport, CT and Melville, NY seeks an Associate Attorney. Duties include prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications in the electrical and computer science arts.

Patent Associate or Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

September 30, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best is seeking a patent associate or patent agent for its Milwaukee office. The Patent Associate must have at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience. Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and be registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Strong writing and communication skills are a must. To be considered, a candidate must have excellent academic credentials, hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school, and undergraduate transcripts.

U.S. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tokyo, Japan

September 25, 2014- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ONDA TECHNO is a leading Japanese IP firm with over 45 years of history. Our main office is located in Gifu city and we have branch offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Shanghai, China and Taiwan. We are seeking a U.S. patent attorney with an electrical engineering background (especially, controls and electro-mechanical devices) and at least five years experience in prosecuting patent applications. State bar and patent bar registration is required. The candidate will be stationed in our Tokyo office and his or her responsibilities shall include:

IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Bloomington, Minn.

September 25, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Seagate is searching for an Intellectual Property Attorney for one of our facilities, preferably to be located in the following locations: Bloomington or Shakopee MN, Fremont, CA, or Longmont, CO. This role will report to our IP Associate General Counsel.

The Seagate Technology Intellectual Property Team handles all patent, trademark, domain name, trade secret and copyright matters, including IP strategy, client counseling and training, prosecution and enforcement. The team also supports IP litigation. The team includes IP professionals and staff located in six offices worldwide, and interacts with outside entities, outside counsel, and clients across the organization to capture, protect and use intellectual property in support of Seagate’s business strategies. The Intellectual Property Team is part of the Seagate Technology Legal Department.

Specific duties of the position may include:

Client counseling on intellectual property matters including integrating intellectual property considerations into business plans, enterprise intellectual property risk management and mitigation strategies, and strategies for enhancing the scope and strength of our intellectual property portfolio;
Technical responsibility areas may specifically include magnetic recording media, digital communications, and areas related to signal processing; and generally data storage;
Transaction support including technology licensing agreements, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic alliances;
Patent, trademark, copyright, domain name, and trade secret surveillance and enforcement, and leveraging combined intellectual property assets into comprehensive positions for protecting and advancing associated business initiatives;
Supervising outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications both domestically and internationally;
In cooperation with the Seagate litigation team, advising clients on potential and pending litigation;
Conducting white space, freedom to operate and similar analyses to inform business plans/products;
Evaluating potential IP licensing opportunities and provide recommendation;
Drafting and negotiating IP-related joint development, licensing, non-disclosure, and know-how agreements;
Collaborating with and advising corporate contracts and litigation group, as necessary, in intellectual property based transactions, examples of which include independent contractor agreements, supply agreements, and marketing agreements;
Preparing and conducting IP-related client training;
Managing invention generation, review and prosecution via facilitated focused invention sessions, brainstorms, and strategic IP harvests;
Managing and coordinating invention disclosure review and formulating portfolio-specific intellectual property strategy with respective invention review boards; and
Managing the associated budget.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with 3 years' experience;
Good standing in the bar(s) where licensed to practice law with preference for licensure in Minnesota;
3 years minimum legal experience in a wide range of intellectual property matters including patent preparation and prosecution, trademark matters, due diligence activities, licensing or merger and acquisitions, IP litigation support, patent portfolio management and client counseling, preferably with experience at both a law firm and a corporation;
Registration with the USPTO;
A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or related field is desired; background in physics, material science, or chemistry will be considered;
Strong communication skills - ability to convey and discuss intellectual property issues in understandable terms and to establish, manage and leverage relationships with management, co-workers, relevant technical community, and internal and external partners;
Creative thinking and problem solving in a high volume and fast-paced environment, as well as demonstrated ability to lead or collaborate with others across multiple discipline areas to achieve tangible results;
Taking initiative, doing more than is expected;
Results-oriented team player skills, who works best in a collaborative environment; and
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as necessary.

Contact
Apply online via this link: https://seagate.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=147176.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bloomington, Minnesota