The Michaud-Kinney Groupseeks an Intellectual Property Attorney with a background in mechanical technology. Applicants should have at least three years experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Litigation, trademark and transactional experience a plus. Competitive salary and benefits.
Contact: Please send resume and writing samples to Michael Kinney, Managing Partner at: Kinney@mkgip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Middletown, Connecticut
The Webb Law Firm, a Pittsburgh-based intellectual property law firm with a long-standing history, is seeking candidates for associate positions in the firm. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding at least a B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and a minimum of 3 years experience as an IP attorney. Industry experience preferred but not required. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications (U.S. and international) and client counseling regarding patentability, infringement and validity, with significant opportunities to practice all aspects of IP law, including litigation. Registration to practice before the USPTO preferred with prior industrial and/or legal experience desired.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to msomerhalder@webblaw.com or by mail to:
Mike Somerhalder Firm Administrator The Webb Law Firm One Gateway Center 420 Ft. Duquesne Blvd, Suite 1200 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Harrington & Smith, Attorneys At Law, LLC with an office in Shelton, Connecticut seeks an associate to join its growing intellectual property practice. The Firm’s practice is predominantly limited to patent application preparation and prosecution.
Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics and be admitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates must also have at least two years of patent prosecution experience.
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP seeks an attorney or patent agent for its Patent Practice Group in Oakland County, Michigan. This position is appropriate for patent agents or attorneys having at least two years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Candidates must have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science and a strong record of academic achievement. The position involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the U.S. and other countries and advising clients as to the patentability of inventions in the areas of robotics, automation, software and apparel.
Honigman is a leading business law firm based in Michigan with an international practice. Headquartered in Detroit with offices in Lansing, Oakland County, Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo, the firm has attorneys practicing in more than 50 different areas of concentration. Honigman’s highly-credentialed attorneys and staff, along with its customer-service focus, provide clients in a wide variety of industries timely and cost-effective counsel. The Patent Practice Group has developed a specialized practice that combines technical proficiency, industry experience, and extensive legal knowledge. The firm represents a wide array of clients in such areas as software, business methods, consumer products, automotive (OEM and suppliers), electronics, fashion, transportation, telecommunications, medical services, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology.
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral litigation associates for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (first tier law school, top 1/3 of class minimum, top 10% strongly preferred) and 1-2 years of experience litigating complex patent and/or other intellectual property litigation. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. A technical background is strongly preferred as is judicial clerkship experience. The firm’s compensation and benefits package is highly competitive with other top-level firms in the Pacific Northwest.
Contact: Interested candidates should send resume, transcripts and a writing sample by email to: recruiting@klarquist.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon
At present, the firm’s litigation group includes nineteen attorneys who focus their practice almost exclusively on litigation. Although the firm is based in Portland, our litigation practice is national in scope, with active cases currently pending in East Texas, West Texas, Boston, Chicago, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland. Our cases involve a range of technologies, including computer software and hardware, business methods, medical devices, mechanical equipment, consumer electronics, and biotechnology. The firm’s longstanding clients include Microsoft Corporation, Amazon.com, Inc. and GE, among many others.
Chicago intellectual property law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP seeks a junior associate to work in the Firm's electrical arts group. The ideal candidate will have 2 - 3 years experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications. Candidate should be registered to practice with the USPTO and hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or physics.
Contact: Please send resumes, transcripts, and writing sample to recruiting@mbhb.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is seeking an IP Counsel to join its intellectual property team at the company’s headquarters location in Hazelwood, Missouri. This person will provide a broad range of IP support for product lines that may include branded pharmaceuticals, generic pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, contrast media, nuclear medicine, and medical devices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Evaluation of patentability and business needs 2.Preparation of patent applications 3.Prosecution of patent applications 4.Client counseling on a wide variety of IP matters 5.Participation in the product development teams 6.Supervision of outside counsel 7.Preparation of freedom-to-practice opinions 8.Preparation and negotiation of IP agreements 9.Participation in the IP aspects of acquisitions and divestitures
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education required/ preferred: • Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biology, pharmacy, or a related field • JD degree • Admission to a state bar • Eligible for admission in Missouri (eventual admission in Missouri will be required) • Admitted to practice before the USPTO
Experience: • 3-5 years in a corporate IP department or law firm • Substantial experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, or medical device arts
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: • A background in organic chemistry, including organic synthesis • Experience with the Hatch-Waxman act • Experience preparing freedom to practice opinions • Familiarity with the design, evaluation, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceuticals • Familiarity with FDA regulatory issues
Skills/Competencies: • Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision • Excellent interpersonal skills
Other Skills: • Ability to learn on the fly • Strong organizational skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Confident in ability to make sound decisions • High level of professionalism
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE: • This position reports to the VP of Intellectual Property within the Legal Department. This position has no direct reports.
WORKING CONDITIONS: • Typical office working environment.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Job Description Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies. With 2011 revenue of $11.6 billion, Covidien has 41,000 employees worldwide in more than 65 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit http://www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.
Founded as Mallinckrodt in 1867, the $2 billion Covidien pharmaceutical segment is in the process of spinning off into a separate business. This creates exciting opportunities to grow your career within an established organization that is soon to be an independent public company. Currently, the Company expects that the spinoff process will be completed in mid-2013. While we are undergoing the process, the pharmaceuticals business remains a segment of Covidien, and will continue to operate according to the Company’s strategic plan, focusing on our customers and patients who rely on our products. Equally important, pharmaceuticals’ mission remains the same: To make diagnostics and medicines better and safer for you and your family.
The Charlotte office of Alston & Bird has an immediate opening for a registered Patent Agent with 3-4 years’ experience. An Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science background, or equivalent, is required. The ideal candidate will also have excellent academic credentials and strong interpersonal skills.
Bluestone Innovations LLC (Bluestone) is seeking to hire in-house counsel with five (5) years of patent litigation experience. The ideal candidate for this position would have the experience, judgment and inter-personal skills necessary to work closely within a small, entrepreneurial company. The primary duties would include maintenance of multiple case dockets and to assist with management of each case within the overall litigation and enforcement strategy of the company.
Qualifications: • A registered patent attorney with the U.S.P.T.O. • At least five years of either in-house or law firm experience. • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (preferably materials science) • Juris Doctorate with ability to obtain a license to practice in Virginia
Responsibilities: • Preparation and review of claim charts. • Responding to infringement & invalidity contentions. • Drafting, review, and negotiation of patent licensing agreements • Conduct business matters for the company as Virginia Corporate Counsel.
Contact: Applicants should send a resume in Adobe format (.pdf) to info@bluestoneip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Reston, Virginia
Bluestone is a Virginia-based patent licensing and enforcement company holding patterned-sapphire high-brightness light emitting diode (LED) and laser diode patents (originally developed by Xerox-PARC). The company has previously brought patent-infringement litigation against major global LED manufacturers in Taiwan, China, Germany and Japan in lawsuits filed in Texas, Florida, and California. Bluestone was also recently identified by RPX Corp. as being among the most active of similar “non-practicing entities” throughout the United States in 2011, and is about to initiate a new round of litigation against several large defendants.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP seeks a patent attorney or patent agent with 4+ years experience for our Cleveland, Columbus or Akron office. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems, and/or relevant experience in the fields of wireless communications, computer software, or network infrastructure, and have prepared and prosecuted a minimum of 25 U.S. and international patent applications per year. The self-starter candidate should possess strong technical, legal, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with our Intellectual Property team across several offices. The candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Attorney candidates must also be admitted to the Bar of at least one state, or be OH Bar eligible.
Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP, a firm with a highly regarded intellectual property practice, seeks patent attorneys with science or engineering degrees, particularly those with degrees in chemistry, or chemical or electrical engineering, to support our growing prosecution practice. In addition to solid academic credentials, candidates should be registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to a State Bar. A minimum of 3-5 years of related patent prosecution experience preferred.
The Firm works closely with a diverse group of clients to deliver a variety of IP services including developing IP strategy, managing patent portfolios, prosecuting new patents (US and Foreign), performing due diligence, and drafting IP licensing agreements. The positions offer a substantial opportunity for increased responsibility and client contact.
The Firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a congenial, business casual work environment.
Contact: Interested candidates should send their resume to jwinterle@cblh.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Varnum LLPis seeking a registered intellectual property attorney with at least six years' experience in patent prosecution for its Grand Rapids, Michigan office. The ideal candidate would have a track record of building business and have an electrical engineering or mechanical engineering background.
Contact: Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to Kim DeBoer at ksdeboer@varnumlaw.com or P.O. Box 352, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
ONDA TECHNOis a leading Japanese IP firm with over 40 years of history. Our main office is located in Gifu city and we have branch offices in Tokyo, Osaka and Shanghai, China. We are seeking a U.S. patent attorney with an electrical engineering background and at least five years experience of 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: (1) Preparing, revising and checking English language patent specifications. (2) Prosecuting US patent applications, as well as preparing invalidity, infringement, and search analyses. (3) Consultation services for our clients (including providing expert opinions). (4) Giving lectures and seminars for our clients held by our firm regarding the field of US intellectual property matters. (5) Writing articles on U.S. patent law for Trade Journals and a Newsletter published by our firm. (6) Other services relating to intellectual property matters.
The salary is commensurate with experience. The position offers the opportunity to learn about Japanese IP practice and to work with our major Japanese corporations.
Contact: Interested candidates should please send resume and writing samples in confidence to: Mr. Nobutaka Miyabe E-mail: miyabe@ondatechno.co.jp www.ondatechno.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Tokyo, Japan
The Austin, Texas, office of Baker Botts seeks an experienced Patent Agent. Must have at least a bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent. Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary. Must have excellent academic credentials, experience writing patent applications, and be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Baker Botts L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
NSIP LAW, a Washington D.C. based, intellectual property law firm, is currently seeking a patent prosecution “Associate I” and “Associate II”. With 25 professionals, we are an IP boutique firm that continues to grow steadily and have excellent track record when it comes to encouraging professional growth and balancing life-style.
NSIP LAW has diversified client portfolio and handles variety of art including electrical, wireless, software, and medical areas. In addition to a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, we will consider all engineering disciplines with experience in handling electrical/electro-mechanical arts.
Associate I: We look for approximately 2 years of patent prosecution experience, including drafting and revising new applications to file with the USPTO. Associate I should handle all aspects of patent prosecution and is expected to be versed in addressing office actions as well as handling interviews. Associate II: All of the qualifications for Associate I. In addition, Associate II should have experience in appeals, drafting applications, and legal opinions in pre-litigation matters. Client counseling and litigation experiences including drafting memorandums are considered a plus.
Toler Law Group, Intellectual Properties is seeking to fill a Patent Attorney position for those with 2 to 5 years experience. As part of our team you will be providing a diverse array of IP services to some of the world's most sophisticated technology companies, many of whom are amongst the nation's top producers of patents. We work in the areas of electrical engineering and computer-related technology, telecommunications, aerospace and business methods amongst others. As a patent attorney you will be providing strategic prosecution, offensive and defensive analysis and opinions to help our clients position themselves and their IP portfolios in the global marketplace. No book of business is required.
Qualifications: 2 to 5 years of law practice experience with patent preparation and prosecution. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science Fields - no exceptions. Excellent academic record is preferred. Industry engineering experience preferred. No book of business required.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume, writing samples, academic transcripts, and list of references to resumes@tlgiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
Established intellectual property law firm in Rockville, Md., Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, is seeking an experienced patent attorney having an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering or physics. The position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent prosecution, opinion, and counseling matters in the electrical arts with quality domestic and foreign clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in telecommunications technology fields including wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment. Candidates should have 2+ years experience in patent application drafting and prosecution. U.S. Patent Office experience or familiarity with the USPTO practice is desirable. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Interested candidate should send resume and transcripts.
Contact: Send cover letter and resume to: Legal Administrator Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC 1901 Research Blvd., Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20850 or email to dmr@usiplaw.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
Carr & Ferrell’s Litigation Practice Group is seeking Associates to join their team in Silicon Valley. We will review applications from attorneys with between three and five years of litigation experience and strong academic credentials. Trial prep and support experience is required, as well as current California bar membership in good standing. Possession of a technical undergraduate degree in a life science, physics, electrical or mechanical engineering is also necessary for consideration.
The BrooksGroup in Shelby Township, Michigan seeks experienced patent prosecution attorneys with a chemical engineering, material science and engineering or mechanical engineering degree with or without their own business. Attorneys with an electrical engineering or computer engineering degree having some business will also be considered. Telecommuting or contractor positions are available for truly outstanding candidates with experience. The BrooksGroup offers a highly competitive compensation package including outstanding health care, dental and vision coverage, 401K profit sharing, flexible working hours, up to $3,500 for approved CLE seminars, and more.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Shelby Township, Michigan (flexible)
The BrooksGroup was started in January, 2012 by Cary W. Brooks. Mr. Brooks has over 25 years of experience including positions with some of the largest companies in the world. Mr. Brooks also has substantial law firm experience and was an instructor for more than four years in a nationally renowned seminar course on drafting and prosecuting winning patents. The BrooksGroup already represents some of the largest companies in the world with substantial patent application filings in the United States and over 30 other countries. The BrooksGroup has an aggressive growth strategy and marketing plan. Our compensation plan allows new attorneys to focus on client development and also rewards experienced attorneys having an excellent work ethic and/or substantial business.
Patent GCis seeking a senior patent attorney to join our team. Qualified candidates will have been practicing as lawyers for 10+ years, and will have experience in both law firm and in-house settings. The candidate must have a computer science and/or electrical engineering background.