Young Basilehas an immediate opening for highly motivated patent prosecution associate for its Ann Arbor office. The ideal candidate will have 2 + years of patent prosecution experience, an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science and be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Extensive application drafting experience is required. The successful candidate must be a fast learner with excellent academic record, superb written and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to provide superlative client service
Wells St. John PS is a full-service Intellectual Property law firm established in 1946 and located in Spokane, Washington. We are currently seeking highly qualified candidates for a position that ultimately leads to ownership. Candidates having 4+ years of experience in all aspects of IP practice including litigation, transactional, preparation and prosecution of applications, and all technical disciplines will be considered. Candidates with portables will be considered subject to conflict checks.
Contact: Interested candidates may submit resumes to the attention of D. Brent Kenady at: bkenady@wellsstjohn.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Spokane, Washington
Faegre Baker Danielsin Fort Wayne has a position open for an IP Associate. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials with a preferred undergraduate degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry and up to five years of experience in prosecuting patent applications in the fields of electrical or mechanical engineering. Practice includes all phases of intellectual property for a national and international client base. Competitive salary and unlimted potential for professional growth.
Contact: Send resume in confidence to:
Julie Kyler, Business Manager Faegre Baker Daniels 111 East Wayne Street, Suite 800 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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 with retained outside counsel. 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 two years of either in-house or law firm experience. • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (preferably materials science) • Juris Doctorate with 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 • Direct management of litigation tasks with outside counsel. • Conduct corporate matters for the company as Assistant General Counsel.
Compensation: Position is full-time with an annual salary range of $100,000 to $120,000. The employee benefits package includes family health and dental insurance.
Contact: Applicants should send a resume in Adobe format (.pdf) to info@bluestoneip.com before February 15, 2012 and be available to start no later than March 1, 2012.
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.
International IP Law Group (IIPLG) is looking for a patent engineer/agent to assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, mostly in the computer and software arts. IIPLG provides a pleasant, flexible work environment, and some telecommuting is possible, based on demonstrated ability to be productive while working remotely. Salary depends on experience.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of a patent attorney: • Analyze technical documents that briefly describe a client’s invention and write a clear, thorough and understandable description of the invention • Analyze technical documents to identify differences between the technology described in the documents and a client’s invention; write a clear and understandable explanation of the differences • Meet with client engineers, scientists and other technologists to discuss and understand specific inventions • Learn and apply relevant legal principles related to protection of inventions in the U.S. patent system
Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent • 2-3 years relevant technical experience • No previous legal experience required
Contact: Please email a complete resume with salary history and a writing sample to office@iiplg.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
Kilyk & Bowersox, P.L.L.C., a law firm located in Warrenton, Va. is seeking an Experienced Biochem/Chem Patent Agent. Must have at least 4 years of solid prosecution experience in the biochem and chemical area (both are required and be talented enough to work in other areas, such as mechanical and designs). Applicant must be capable of creating work product that is suitable to send to clients (duties include preparing patent applications from scratch, review and responding to Office Actions, assisting in preparing legal opinions on patents, and preparing IP agreements). Salary commensurate with experience.
DIRECTVis seeking a Senior Patent Analysis Counsel to work in its El Segundo, California offices. As a member of the Corporate Business and Legal Affairs Department, will provide support and assistance for various intellectual property matters through:
• Analyzing third party assertions including offers to license, cease and desist letters and infringement allegations. • Generating and/or obtaining legal opinions. • Exploiting the DIRECTV patent portfolio including defensive and licensing-out activities. • Analyzing IP acquisition and sales opportunities. • Drafting and reviewing IP contract provisions. • Supporting patent litigation activities.
Preferred candidates will possess: • Experience: Six or more years of patent prosecution and litigation in law firm and/or in-house corporate environments. Prior engineering experience is a plus. • Education: J.D. from a highly recognized law school and Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field. • Licensing/Certifications: Registered Patent Attorney and Member of the California Bar.
In addition, candidates must have the proven organizational and multitasking skills to manage projects with tight deadlines, be able to exhibit sound judgment and attention to detail, possess excellent analytical and communication skills and be team players and self starters who can successfully work independently in a highly dynamic environment.
Whirlpool, the world’s largest home appliance company, is seeking a Patent Agent to provide intellectual property and technology related patent support and services to internal client groups in a variety of ways, including managing invention disclosures, supporting our invention review process, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting in training.
Responsibilities: Maximize intellectual property opportunities to help ensure Whirlpool’s unique and compelling innovations are a core driver of Whirlpool’s success. Specific responsibilities may include: • Reviewing invention disclosures and advising on patentability issues • Patent searching • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications • Assisting in developing patenting strategies for key technologies, including conducting patent landscaping searches • Supporting various innovation generation activities such as invention workshops to target development of strategic IP • Providing patent support for special projects • Training internal clients on various intellectual property matters • Researching patent issues relevant to the company’s business.
Requirements: • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or electrical • Licensed as patent agent before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office • Minimum of 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Experience in patent searching and client counseling related to patentability is desired. • Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of concurrent projects. • Strong analytical, research, organization and management skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills. • Demonstrated ability to achieve results as a member of a cross functional team • Willingness to take initiative, anticipate issues and offer solutions. • Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines. • A positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude and flexible approach with a good sense of humor.
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, an established intellectual property law firm in Rockville, Md., 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 should 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.
Contact: Interested candidate should send resume, transcripts and writing samples.
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
The growing intellectual property law group of Durham Jones & Pinegar, an AV rated 80+ attorney law firm is seeking for its SLC office an attorney with 1-3 years of solid experience in patent prosecution and an EE background. The ideal candidate is a motivated self starter with a strong work ethic. Top 10% and/or Law Review preferred.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit a resume and salary history to Lorie E. Springer, HR Director, Durham Jones & Pinegar, resumes@djplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Fish & Associates, PC, a boutique Intellectual Property firm, is seeking a full-time, mid-level patent agent or patent attorney.
The candidate must have 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Areas of concentration should either be (1) computer/software or (2) biotechnology. Preferred candidates should have at least a master or doctorate degree in these areas.
The firm has a great collaborative environment and places a premium emphasis on actively strategizing and counseling for clients in all aspects of IP. The ideal person should also have some industry experience that can bring another level of understanding and expertise. Besides having experience as a patent prosecutor, the person must possess strategic thinking skills to solve problems and excellent communication skills to relate to all levels of personnel both in and out of the office. The firm is in an active growing phase, and has a friendly culture that aims to help its employees achieve career goals and at the same time maintain life balances.
Compensation is competitive along with full benefits.
Harrity & Harrity, LLP, an Intellectual Property Boutique with a reputation for delivering the highest quality patent work, is seeking patent attorneys/agents to join its world class patent preparation and prosecution team in Fairfax, Virginia. We are seeking hard-working, quality-driven candidates with 2+ years experience as a patent associate/agent and/or 2+ years experience as a patent examiner. Candidates must have a technical degree in electrical/mechanical/computer engineering or physics and be duly registered to practice before the USPTO. We provide extensive training in quality patent preparation and prosecution as well as professional development training in business development. Excellent compensation package with full benefits included. Hard-working attorneys/agents at Harrity & Harrity consistently out-earn their peers at other firms.
Dynamics Inc. is a startup focused on next-generation payment devices and systems. Having raised $40.7MM since 2009, Dynamics is one of the most disruptive technology startups. Dynamics currently has three full-time patent attorney's. Dynamics is looking for a Sr. Patent Attorney with significant proseuction experience to assist in managing and expanding its patent docket. In merely a few years, Dynamics has filed over 150 pending/issued patents. Dynamics Inc. is located in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation to Pittsburgh is required. Traditional GC legal activities will be tought to the candidate by Dynamics' General Counsel. EE degree required.
Stoel Rives LLP a full service regional law firm, seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience to join the firm’s Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington office. Strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or optics is required. Excellent academic record, strong interpersonal skills, and USPTO registration also required. Membership to the Oregon or Washington bar is preferred. For more information on the firm and its Technology & Intellectual Property practice group, please visit www.stoel.com.
Qualifications: Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of experience in drafting electrical-related patent applications and opinions.
Contact: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to Rebecca Whittall, Lawyer Recruiting Manager, at rswhittall@stoel.com. For more information regarding all our openings and how to apply, go to the careers section of our web site at http://www.stoel.com/careersindex.htm. Please, no calls. EOE
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington
NSIP Law is currently seeking a patent prosecution associate with at least 3 to 4 years of prosecution experience.
We look for experiencing drafting and revising new applications to file with the USPTO. We handle all aspects of Patent Prosecution in the US.
Our arts are concentrated on the electrical, wireless, software, optical areas. However, we also have a fair amount of work in chemical and bio-engineering.
It will be considered a plus if you have experience in prosecuting design and trademark applications (not required, though).
Hiroe & Associates, a leading Japanese patent and trademark boutique listed in the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Handbook, requires a United States Patent Attorney to live and work in central Japan. The position requires 2-5 years or more of work experience including substantial U.S. patent prosecution. Japanese language proficiency would be useful but is not required. The firm’s clients include Japanese and international clients of varying sizes in a range of technological fields.
The attorney will file and prosecute patent applications electronically with the USPTO, advise Japanese and other clients with respect to U.S. patent and trademark matters, and work with Japanese attorneys and staff to provide Japanese patent and trademark services to clients in the U.S. and elsewhere outside Japan. The attorney must be proficient in all major aspects of U.S. patent prosecution, and have substantial day-to-day working experience with the USPTO’s electronic filing system.
The attorney will attend conferences and meetings inside and outside of Japan to meet with Japanese and international colleagues to foster goodwill and pursue business development opportunities.
The firm’s offices are located in Gifu City, a medium-sized Japanese city in the greater Nagoya metropolitan area. Gifu City is a friendly city that provides diverse cultural and recreational opportunities, with easy access to mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, ski areas and other scenic beauty. Gifu City’s proximity to Nagoya in the central region of Japan’s main island provides convenient access by road and rail to other locations in Japan, and by air to destinations throughout Asia and elsewhere around the world.
Working visa sponsorship and housing assistance will be provided by the firm. Benefits include salary, bonuses, paid vacation and full participation in the Japanese national medical insurance and retirement programs.
The position requires admission to at least one state bar and authorization to practice before the USPTO. U.S. citizenship is required to work as a U.S. patent attorney outside of the United States. Contact: Interested candidates should contact Ms. Keiko Tanaka at k_tanaka@hiroe.co.jp or +81 58 276 2175.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Gifu City, Japan
Zagorin O’Brien Graham LLP, an Austin-based intellectual property practice, seeks patent attorneys with 2+ years legal experience and experience in circuit design, signal processing, digital communications, computer architecture, and semiconductor technologies. Electrical engineering degree and excellent academic credentials required. Industry experience and advanced technical degree preferred.
Steinfl & Bruno, an IP boutique in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Patent Agent specializing in electronics with 2-3 years patent preparation and prosecution experience. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related fields. Admission before the USPTO and drafting/prosecution experience required. For more information about our firm, please visit our web site at www.sbpatlaw.com.
Clements Bernard PLLC, a boutique IP law firm located in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a patent attorney/agent with a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering. Preferred candidates should have or be able to sit for the patent bar. Position is for patent preparation and prosecution along with litigation and trademarks.
Young Basilehas an immediate opening for highly motivated patent prosecution associates in its software, medical device and automotive practice groups. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience, an undergraduate degree in either electrical engineering or computer science and a registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Based on experience, candidates may work from a virtual office in any location.
The successful candidate must have an excellent academic record, superb written and verbal communication skills. This position includes the opportunity for extensive client contact and exposure to IP litigation and counseling. We offer a reasonable work-life balance coupled with a highly competitive compensation and bonus structure.
Contact: For consideration please submit your cover letter, detailed resume, law school transcript and writing sample in confidence to: Kristy Hughes, Recruitment Coordinator, Young Basile, 3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 624, Troy, Michigan, 48084, opportunities@youngbasile.com. No phone calls.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Remote
has an immediate opening for highly motivated patent prosecution associate for its Ann Arbor office. The ideal candidate will have 2 + years of patent prosecution experience, an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science and be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Extensive application drafting experience is required. The successful candidate must be a fast learner with excellent academic record, superb written and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to provide superlative client service
