Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

September 25, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. has an immediate opening for a partnership-track associate with 0-3 years of experience to join our Patent Group. This Group focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, noninfringement and invalidity investigations, and other USPTO proceedings, in addition to working closely with our IP Litigation Group. The position presents a great opportunity for highly-motivated individuals with distinguished academic credentials, exceptional legal analysis and writing abilities, outstanding interpersonal skills, and an engineering/science background. Fredrikson is a leading law firm in the Upper Midwest and was recently selected by Corporate Counsel Magazine as a “go to” firm for patent prosecution.

Research Analyst – Law Firm – Kansas City, Mo.

September 23, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is currently in search of a Technical Research Analyst!

IP Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va. or Suburban Boston, Ma. (Burlington)

September 14, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorney for our Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston (Burlington, MA) offices.

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: chemistry (primarily organic) or chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductor devices and processing, materials science/nanotechnology, clean technology, telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering or software for U.S. based clients, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Education Background
The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields will be considered.

Experience
The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties
The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:

Electrical: telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, software;
Chemistry: organic chemistry, chemical engineering or pharmaceuticals;
Materials/Physics: semiconductor devices and processing, materials science/nanotechnology, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells;
Mechanical: medical devices, clean technology.

Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary
We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.

For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits
We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Contact
Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, Virginia or Suburban Boston, Massachusetts (Burlington)

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va. or Indianapolis, Ind. (Updated)

September 8, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-8 years relevant experience to work in Tysons Corner, Virginia or Indianapolis, Indiana. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings, and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

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

Hartman & Citrin LLC is currently seeking a candidate for a patent attorney or patent agent position with the firm.

IP Attorney (Electrical Mechanical) – Law Firm – McLean, Va.

August 15, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C. (RMSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney with three to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with substantial experience prosecuting mechanical and electrical applications as well as drafting patent applications in the computer and software related fields with trademark experience being a plus, though not required. The ideal candidate will have sufficient portable business to occupy at least 25%, but not more than 50% of the attorney’s time.

Patent Agent or Associate – Law Firm – Waltham, Mass.

August 8, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, P.C., a growing business law firm headquartered in Waltham, MA, is seeking a Technical Specialist, Registered Patent Agent, or Patent Associate, in particular candidates having a degree in the field of computer software and with experience patenting software technologies, as well as some experience with mechanical/electrical devices.

Associate – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

August 4, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mori & Ward, LLP, a small intellectual property law firm, seeks bright, motivated patent attorneys to join our Alexandria, Virginia office. Qualified candidates have an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, and have between 0 and 3 years of experience in patent law. Candidates also must have excellent communication and time management skills. We are looking to involve the associates in all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution including examiner interviews, and thorough training will be provided. U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration is required.

Patent Expert – Large Corporation – Portland, Ore.

July 30, 2014- US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nike seeks a Patent Expert to work in its Portland, Ore., offices. As our Patent Expert, you'll research innovation developments for utility patent opportunities; direct drafting and prosecution of utility patent applications by outside counsel, and interface with outside counsel and inventors to finalize utility patent applications.

The candidate must possess the ability to interface with colleagues having a wide array of expertise in areas of design, science, and engineering in a continually dynamic environment. You'll report on metrics that monitor the pace and efficiency of the patent procurement process. You'll assist in managing the investigation process by collaborating with the Innovation, Product, Trademark, Litigation and Patent groups. You'll provide for intellectual property protection of relevant Nike products and innovations and consult with outside attorneys.

You'll maintain a high level of awareness of all current Nike development projects, production techniques, and materials relating to Nike products. You'll manage and maintain the system of obtaining timely disclosures of new technologies and IP strategic plans from Nike footwear teams. You'll provide these teams with strategies for managing information dissemination with regard to such patents.

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
At least 7 years' patent application and/or prosecution experience preferred
Experience in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
Technical background recognized by the Patent Office for registration
Member of the Patent Bar
Understanding the patenting process
Understanding of quality control procedures, manufacturing processes and production techniques
Strong understanding of research methodologies and how they relate to manufacturing and product development
Knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies
Strategic planning skills helpful
Must have a high level of engineering skills and knowledge

Contact
We're interested in learning more about you and appreciate you taking the time to apply online here: http://jobs.nike.com/oregon/legal/jobid5761652-patent-expert-jobs. Nike, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Portland, Oregon

The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or Nike Free or Nike Flyknit or the Nike+ FuelBand, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before and create product that is uniquely innovative and uniquely Nike. So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we’ll raise the bar.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Upstate N.Y.

July 29, 2014- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, a full service 210 lawyer firm with offices throughout Upstate New York (Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester) as well as New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., Newark N.J., and Toronto is seeking experienced patent attorneys and patent agents to join its Upstate New York offices, and its growing Intellectual Property practice, which provides legal services to an impressive array of clients, including several Fortune 100 companies. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications. While all technical disciplines will be considered, candidates will preferably possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or physics. USPTO registration is required.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Greensboro, N.C.

July 24, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP seeks an IP attorney with an electrical engineering or computer science background and at least 1 year of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, and drafting claims, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

July 20, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morris & Kamlay LLP, is seeking registered Patent Attorneys with the following requirements:

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.

July 16, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP seeks an associate-level candidate with a technical ‎background in electrical engineering or equivalent (bachelor’s degree or higher from an ‎accredited college/university) as well as a law degree from an ABA-accredited law ‎school. Candidate should have three to five years of experience in patent prosecution in ‎a law firm or in-house; industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include: review ‎invention disclosures, prepare and prosecute patent applications, analyze patent ‎portfolios, perform due diligence, patent validity and infringement analyses, and ‎coordinate international patent prosecution activities. Candidate may be called upon to ‎provide patent litigation support as needed as well as be involved in contested ‎proceedings (inter partes review and covered-business method proceedings before the ‎Patent Trial and Appeal Board). The ideal candidate should also have excellent ‎communication (verbal and written) and time management skills. Must be admitted ‎before the US Patent & Trademark Office; California Bar admission is preferred. ‎

Lewis Roca Rothgerber encourages a supportive, congenial work environment that ‎enables its professional management team and administrative staff to become integral ‎parts of your practice. We offer qualified candidates a competitive salary ‎commensurate with experience and a full benefits package. ‎

Contact
If you are interested in making Lewis Roca Rothgerber a part of your future, please send ‎your resume to Mary W. Kiley, Director of Lawyer Recruitment, at ‎Recruiting@LRRLaw.com.‎ Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate ‎on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ‎color, age, physical or mental disability, spousal affiliation, marital status, a serious ‎medical condition, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by ‎federal, state or local law. ‎

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Menlo Park, California

Lewis Roca Rothgerber has 250 lawyers with a broad range of legal expertise ‎throughout California, the Rocky Mountains, and the Southwestern United States and is ‎committed to helping local and national clients face a myriad of legal challenges. Lewis ‎Roca Rothgerber works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical ‎development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and ideas ‎in view of business strategies.‎

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

July 13, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Greer Burns & Crain Ltd., a mid-sized IP firm in downtown Chicago, is seeking a patent attorney with at least five years of patent prosecution and IP agreement experience. An undergraduate degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate will handle patent preparation and prosecution, draft various types of IP agreements, and counsel clients ranging in size from FORTUNE 500 companies to start-ups.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. and Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

July 10, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC is seeking highly motivated patent attorneys with at least 2 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution, as well as a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. The ideal candidate will have experience in image sensor, semiconductor, electrical circuits, display, and/or signal processing technology. The position entails patent preparation and prosecution, as well as various analyses related to enforcing and defending patents on behalf of existing clients. Positions are available in our Washington, DC and Bloomfield Hills, MI offices.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

July 7, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C. is looking for a junior or mid-level patent prosecution associate with an electrical engineering or computer-science/engineering background. The firm is looking to involve the junior or mid-level associate in all aspects of patent prosecution. Thorough training will be provided. Responsibilities for this position include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting validity and infringement studies, and assisting in pre-litigation and litigation matters when called upon. The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science, and excellent academic credentials and writing skills. This candidate preferably has one or more years of experience in patent prosecution, either practicing at a firm or as an Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The candidate must be registered or eligible to register to practice before the United States and Trademark Office. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Mahwah, N.J. (Updated)

July 3, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Maquet is seeking a Patent Attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel and will provide patent drafting and prosecution services, assuring protection of the company’s legal rights and ability to market and sell its products, and review and draft contracts for the company (both general business related and intellectual property related).

Requirements

Patent prosecution, including the preparation, filing, and prosecution of new patent applications.
Draft and review business contracts, including supply and manufacturing agreements, purchase agreements, licenses, etc.
Supporting counsel in the preparation of intellectual property related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, ownership, infringement, and validity.
Supporting patent related due diligence in commercial transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing.
Communicate effectively with R&D on patent matters.

Background Experience

Admitted to the Bar (NJ or NY preferred).
Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or physics strongly preferred.
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
A minimum of three year's patent prosecution experience. Experience reviewing and drafting contracts is a plus.
Must be familiar with patent related case law and have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and the validity of patents, and drafting related opinions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within business clients, and with multinational personnel from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and locations.
Be highly motivated, with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities.
A flexible and proactive approach to problems and demands, with the ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively to a fast-moving and challenging environment.
A record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2398&company=Getinge&username=. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. MAQUET is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Mahwah, New Jersey

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Osaka, Japan

July 3, 2014- Asia, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Shinjyu Global IP, a member of United GIPs, is seeking a patent attorney or a patent agent to join our office in Osaka, Japan. We are a patent prosecution firm, and provide a collegial environment, flexible working hours, and encourage professional growth and development. We are seeking a patent attorney or a patent agent to fill a full time US patent prosecution position. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent preparation and prosecution matters, directly interact with Japanese clients and Japanese patent attorneys, and receive personal recognition for your work. All work will be conducted in English, though Japanese language abilities are a plus.

Junior Associate / Patent Agent / Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

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

Chicago intellectual property law firm, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert and Berghoff LLP (MBHB), seeks:

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

June 26, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C., a premier intellectual property law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced patent agent to join its patent practice in the electrical/computer fields of technology. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent preparation and prosecution matters in the electrical and computer arts with quality domestic and foreign clients. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and have 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Superior academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Competitive salary and benefits.