Singleton Law Firm, P.C., located at Research Park at University of Illinois, focuses its practice on serving the legal needs of early stage technology companies. The firm has an opening for a patent attorney or agent in the electrical area.
O’Brien Jones, PLLC is looking to hire full-time patent attorneys and patent agents in Tysons Corner, Virginia with 2-5 years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates will also have client counseling experience with opinion drafting and other related patent practice experience. Qualified candidates will have technical backgrounds in one or more of the following: biomedical engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and software.
Buether Joe & Carpenter, LLC is seeking one or more associate attorneys having substantial experience with patent infringement litigation. Qualified candidates must be current members of the Texas bar.
Five or more years of patent litigation experience strongly preferred. Technical degree, PTO admission, and strong academic credentials also preferred.
Suitable candidates must have excellent writing and oral communication skills and must also be capable of working independently to handle significant responsibilities involving all aspects of a patent infringement case, including management of patent litigation from complaint to trial.
Buether Joe & Carpenter, LLC is an intellectual property and commercial litigation boutique law firm. We focus our practice on patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and unfair competition litigation, as well as antitrust, contract and other business disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Contact: Please send a cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and any additional materials to chris.joe@bjciplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Dallas, Texas
The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks a patent attorney with 5 to 8 years law-firm experience in patent prosecution, portfolio management, licensing and opinion work. Require technical background in mechanical, electrical, computer, chemical or materials. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and copy of law school transcript (all of which will be kept confidential) to:
Oblon Spivakis home to the leading post grant patent practice group in the country. The firm is currently seeking experienced associates to join its rapidly expanding post grant practice.
Interested applicants must have 3-7 years experience prosecuting/litigating high value patents, be registered with a state bar and the USPTO, and have a technical background in the electrical or mechanical arts.
Duties to include client counseling, conducting oral proceedings at the BPAI/PTAB, and preparing and prosecuting reexamination proceedings (including the new post grant proceedings of the America Invents Act). Must be team oriented and accustomed to a demanding, high stakes work environment.
Apple seeks to hire a patent portfolio manager to assist in developing and maintaining the company’s patent portfolio. The successful candidate will work with the business to identify patentable inventions; participate in internal invention disclosure review processes; provide guidance regarding the patentability of inventions under review; prepare and prosecute high quality, strategic patent assets; assign and manage work performed by outside law firms; review applications prepared by outside counsel; provide technical and legal commentary to ensure overall application quality; work with the IP team to develop and implement patent strategy; and work with engineering and other business organizations to understand business priorities and challenges and incorporate those into strategy. This position may also participate in tasks supporting acquisition due diligence, IP licensing, litigation and standards activities.
The successful candidate is a registered patent attorney with a minimum of 5 years experience in patent preparation, prosecution and management. A degree in physics, EE, or CS required. Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Computer industry experience is desirable.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Cupertino, California
Apple, ranking #35 on the 2011 Fortune 500 list, is an industry leader in technology innovation, delivering exciting products such as Macs, OSX, iLife, iWork, professional software, iPods, iTunes, iPhone, iPad 2 and App Store. Apple has over 5000 patents worldwide. The Patent Board recently recognized the quality of this patent portfolio, ranking Apple’s portfolio as #6 on its Information Technology Scorecard (July 2011).
Chicago intellectual property law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP two junior associates 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. Firm also seeks a 3L (2012 graduate) for the electrical arts group. Candidates should be registered to practice with the USPTO and hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
The Firm's Chemistry group seeks a junior associate with advanced degree in Chemistry with 2 - 3 years of experience.
Patent Agents or recent undergraduate or masters degree candidates with electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics degree also welcome to apply.
Contact: Please send resumes, transcripts, and writing sample to recruiting@mbhb.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Harman Internationalis seeking a patent attorney with strong patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will be skilled at drafting and prosecuting patent applications (both US and foreign originating), identifying patentable subject matter, harvesting invention disclosures, collaborating with both engineering and business unit executive management to develop and execute patent prosecution strategies, working well in a team-oriented environment, coordinating with foreign counsel and supervising external patent counsel and internal patent personnel. Experience with IP licensing, litigation and patentability and freedom to operate studies/activities is a plus.
Essential Responsibilities: • Interfacing regularly with engineers to identify patentable subject matter. • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications for a global patent portfolio (significant portion of the role). • Collaboration with engineering and business unit executive management. • Supervising patent counsel, patent attorneys and paralegals. • Ability to assist with developing US and overseas patent strategy. • Working with the IP leadership team to determine appropriate freedom to operate/patentability strategies.
Basic Qualifications: • One needs at least 8 years experience with patent prosecution. • Member of a state bar. • Admitted to practice before the USPTO. • Technical background in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or mechanical engineering. Technical knowledge of audio components and acoustics a plus. • Substantial experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution. • Excellent English written and oral communications skills. • Willingness and ability to engage in extensive traveling (Harman has engineering centers throughout the world). • Ability to multi-task and collaborate (in writing and verbally) across all levels of the organization.
Desired Characteristics: • Large IP law firm experience preferred; in-house experience is a plus. • IP licensing. • Developing and overseeing IP litigation and pre-litigation strategies. • Experience supporting patent litigation.
Eligibility Requirements: • Willingness to travel 35%+ of the time. • Willingness to work in an office in Farmington Hills, Michigan. • Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan
Harman International Industries, Incorporated (Harman International) is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of high-fidelity audio products and electronic systems. The Company has developed, both internally and through a series of acquisitions, a range of product offerings. It operates in three segments: Lifestyle, Infotainment and Professional. The Lifestyle segment designs, manufactures and markets audio systems for vehicle applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers as well as audio, video and electronic systems for home, mobile and multimedia applications. The Infotainment segment manufactures and markets infotainment systems for vehicles applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers. The Professional segment designs, manufactures and markets loudspeakers and electronic systems used by audio professionals in concert halls, stadiums, airports, houses of worship and theme attractions.
Hope Baldauff Hartman, LLC has immediate openings for experienced patent agents or attorneys with mechanical and electrical/computer backgrounds. Qualified candidates will possess at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science and have a minimum of 4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
Hope Baldauff Hartman is a quickly growing patent prosecution boutique law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. For the right candidate, the firm offers interesting and challenging work from a primarily FORTUNE 100 client base, a competitive pay and benefits package, flexible hours, a casual and flexible work environment, and an opportunity to be a part of an exciting and rapidly growing patent prosecution practice.
The Ware Firm, a small, dynamic, Dallas IP firm, is seeking a recent (last 1-4 years) Federal Circuit Clerk with a strong technical background. Duties include valuating civil patent cases and appeals. This is a rare opportunity for someone who enjoys analysis, but does not want to be consumed by litigation. Solid technical (e.g., EE, Physics, or equivalent) and communication skills are a must.
Cleveland Golf / Srixon is seeking a senior patent engineer to work in its Huntington Beach, California offices.
Summary: • Use mechanical-engineering skills as well as knowledge of patent laws and regulations to in furtherance of the Company’s objective of creating commercially successful golf products • Assist in the design or redesign of future products taking into consideration engineering and patent-related constraints • Help develop the Company’s intellectual property portfolio by assisting patent preparation and prosecution activities • Identify infringement of Company patents
Essential Functions: • Routinely attend engineering-design meetings and interface with product-design and development engineers to identify and resolve patent-related issues • Oversee or perform novelty, patentability, validity, and product clearance searches • Analyze patent-search results vis-à-vis corresponding products to assess freedom to produce and/or patentability • Assist in the preparation of utility and design patent applications
Special Skills Required: • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering • At least four years of Patent Engineering experience directly related to golf equipment • Familiarity with laboratory procedures and associated instruments for testing golf equipment • Familiarity with US, Japanese, and International patent-classification systems • Advanced searching ability using the JPO Industrial Property Digital Library (IPDL), USPTO PatFT & AppFT, as well as EPO Esp@cenet, Delphion and NERAC databases. • At least two years of Mechanical Design experience using solid modeling applications and reverse-engineering techniques • Previous experience as a Patent Examiner in the art of Mechanical Engineering • Successful completion of the USPTO Patent Agent Registration Examination
Equipment Used: • Computer • Basic office and filing equipment • Instruments for testing golf equipment (e.g., COR and MOI machines) • Precision-measurement instruments
ON Semiconductor is seeking a Patent Administration/IP Attorney to direct the corporate generation of patents and other intellectual property; translate ideas (disclosures) into assets (patents, etc.), and in particular will be responsible for:
• Developing and implementing evolving strategy and direction for companywide patent filings/acquisitions to reflect new market and product ‘landscape’ of the company, • Coordinating and participating in worldwide patent committees (providing training for inventors) as well as moving the management of ON’s invention disclosure and filing process to a full electronic system, • Overseeing internal docketing and IP prosecution function, and managing external attorney relationships and coordinating the case workload, as well as prosecuting selected inventions through USPTO, • Conducting searches relating to patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate and infringement, • Supporting patent landscape studies to identify trends and relationships in various technology fields, deliver competitive intelligence and identify potential research, patenting and licensing opportunities. Position reports to the VP & Chief IP Counsel and is located in Phoenix, Arizona with other members of the IP section of the Corporate Law Department. • Electrical engineering or physics degree and a strong technical background, preferably in the semiconductor industry, required. • Related semiconductor industry engineering experience is a plus. • Proven ability to demonstrate flexibility and be able to handle a variety of intellectual property law matters and be able to communicate effectively with engineers/inventors on a technical level. • Excellent verbal and written skills, a strong team player and a ‘self-starter’, along with a confident work ethic are key components to success.
Education and Years of Experience: J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school. Candidate must be a member of a state bar and must also be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with 5-7 years of experience as a patent attorney and a strong background in patent prosecution. Candidate must also have an electrical engineering or physics degree with some years of experience in the technical field.
Baker & Daniels, LLP in 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 four years of experience in prosecuting patent applications in the fields of electrical or mechanical engineering. Practice includes all phases of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Competitive salary and unlimited potential for professional growth.
Contact: Send resume in confidence to:
Julie Kyler, Business Manager Baker & Daniels LLP 111 East Wayne Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 600 attorneys in locations across the United States and an affiliate in London. We strive to be a firm of first choice for clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services nationally and globally.
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is seeking a patent agent in the electric arts. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering with 7 or more years experience in industry as a hardware, software, and/or communications engineer. The candidate should also be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for several years. During that time, the candidate should have thourough experience with drafting new applications and prosecuting applications in the U.S. and overseas in the areas of graphical display, gaming architecture, computer architecture, communications, and business methods.
Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetzel, P.C. is seeking patent attorneys, agents, and software and computer engineers who are interested in a career in patents as Associates, Patent Agents and/or Technical Advisors. Experience with the patent system is preferred, but not required.
Candidates must have a solid technical background and the ability to quickly learn new technology. A degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering is required. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas: software application development, computer graphics, image processing, Internet applications, object-oriented programming, web-based e-commerce design, microprocessor architecture, graphics processor architecture, computer architecture, design verification, and circuit layout. Candidates must have excellent English communications skills, including strong writing ability.
We offer competitive salaries and incentive bonuses. Insurance benefits, 401(k) and a profit sharing plan are also included. Most importantly, we offer a challenging and exciting career opportunity that includes continued exposure to a wide variety of leading-edge technologies.
Contact: Please submit resume, writing sample and college transcripts in confidence to Beth Niyogi, H.R./Administrative Manager, 1120 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Building 2, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78746, (fax) 512-853-8801, (email) hr@intprop.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
Pachira provides patent owners with licensing programs that generate maximum financial return with minimum risk for its clients involved with semiconductor and electronics engineering for which there is U.S. patent protection.
As a member of our Licensing team, our Principal Technology Advisor will be responsible for the technical support for our client’s patents when developing technology infringement cases. Working closely with our team, this role will continue to provide technical support for any of our clients’ follow-on licensing or litigation programs.
The Challenge • Review clients’ portfolio of patents and assemble the technical arguments for building infringement cases • Working closely with the Licensing team, prepare analysis documentation and assist with the presentation to our clients • Manage relationship with external engineering resources; tracking spend relative to assigned budget • Prepare and present technical arguments with litigation partners and assist with the ongoing technical support as required • Track and report on the licensing team’s performance metrics
Your Expertise • Minimum 10 years experience in an engineering environment, with a Masters or Bachelor degree in Engineering • Knowledge and experience with a variety of technology areas, including: software, systems, semiconductor or micro-electronics • Patent Agent or demonstrated experience working with patent litigations and/or licensing • Proven ability to work with minimum supervision to achieve results
You have strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment. You have a keen interest in many technology areas with a desire to research and learn.
Gifford, Krass, Anderson, Sprinkle & Citkowski, P.C. is seeking a partner for its Ann Arbor, MI office. Ideal candidates are mature, experienced patent attorneys, with a patent prosecution or mixed IP practice, looking for a low-key, positive atmosphere. Other desirable qualities include a sense of humor and interests in walking/biking to work, University culture and snow. Bring your portable book and technical expertise in any area.
Gifford, Krass, Anderson, Sprinkle & Citkowski, P.C has provided clients all over the world with high-quality, effective and efficient intellectual property legal services. Our firm has an atypical structure purposely organized to avoid a pyramidal hierarchy, with 15 shareholders, a few associates and a dedicated professional staff. Gifford Krass strongly advocates nondiscriminatory practices in hiring and promotion with regard to gender, race, disability, nationality, marital status, etc.
Morris & Kamlay LLP is an IP specialty firm seeking registered patent attorneys. An ideal candidate has a technology/science background and is local to the Washington D.C. area. We are an innovative law firm and candidates should be comfortable working in a highly interactive and collaborative environment. To learn more about our firm, please see our website at www.morriskamlay.com.
Due to continued growth, PANDUIT has an immediate need for a Registered Patent Attorney with an electrical background at its Tinley Park, IL location. Responsibilities include all facets of intellectual property protection with initial emphasis on new product approval and U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.
What You’ll Need: • Draft and edit patent applications and responses to office actions primarily in the electrical, optical, and computer software arts • Review product designs; conduct patent searching and review references for new product approval and patentability analyses • Occasional review and editing of agreements related to intellectual property • Work with foreign associates to guide prosecution of foreign patent applications
Plus: • BS degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Physics is required; JD required • Must be a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) • A minimum of 2 years of experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications is required; this experience must include electrical subject matter; experience with optical and software subject matter is a plus • Current or eventual admission to the Illinois Bar • A strong academic background with excellent interpersonal and writing skills; capability of understanding and clearly explaining engineers’ technical descriptions of product designs • Willingness and ability to take initiative on a number of legal matters of varying complexity • Law firm experience is a plus
Total Rewards: • World Class Experience – Employment with the industry’s leading provider of network and electrical products for broad applications, system solutions and vertical markets, all within the context of a Unified Physical Infrastructure. • Career Development – Encouragement to seek opportunities for continued career development through on-site training programs, tuition reimbursement for college pursuits and a wide range of off-site events like workshops, seminars, conferences and professional certification courses/exams. • Enhanced Work Life – A professional, yet comfortable working environment that allows employees to balance their work and personal lives: employee assistance (resources and information on a variety of topics like health, travel, personal finance, leisure activities, etc.), wellness programs, flex-time schedules, recreational facilities/programs and an employee credit union. • Total Rewards – A competitive compensation package that includes no-cost life insurance, medical and dental coverage and short/long term disability.
Connect with Panduit today and enjoy excellent healthcare benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, paid vacations and holidays, and advancement opportunities.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Fred Thompson at fvt@panduit.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Tinley Park, Illinois
Are you self-motivated? Ambitious? Driven to work for a market leader? Looking for a position with a global company distinguished by its significant investments in research and development, innovative technology solutions, award-winning customer service, commitment to environmental excellence and future vision? If this seems to describe you to a tee, PANDUIT is hoping to give you the chance of a lifetime.
PANDUIT is a world-class leader in providing flexible, end-to-end solutions for the physical infrastructure that drive operational and financial advantages, allowing enterprises to mitigate risk while heightening business agility.
Gibson & Dernier LLP, an IP boutique in Woodbridge NJ, seeks a competent associate to assist in patent prosecution in the electrical, computer, and mechanical arts. A successful candidate will be a self-starter and have experience working directly with clients. The candidate must be a self-motivated, skilled professional and must be admitted to practice as an attorney or agent before the USPTO.
Contact: Interested candidates should submit a resume and writing sample to info@gdiplaw.com. No telephone inquiries please. G&D is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Woodbridge, New Jersey