Snyder, Clark, Lesch & Chung, LLP (SCLC), a growing intellectual property (IP) law firm, is seeking a patent attorney with an Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics background. The position offers a rare growth opportunity.
Responsibilities: • Draft patent applications. • Prosecute patent applications, both in the United States and internationally. • Provide legal counsel regarding patentability of new products and technologies. • Provide legal counsel regarding infringement and validity of patents. • Keep current with case law and other legal developments.
Qualifications: • J.D. from an accredited law school. • Admission to one state bar. • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering with telecommunication technology experience. • At least 2 years of recent experience in patent application drafting, as a patent attorney. • Experience as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred but not required. • Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
Ambature, an exciting start-up company in Cupertino, Calif., is seeking qualified Patent Attorneys and/or Patent Agents. We welcome applicants with expertise in drafting patent applications and working directly with engineers and scientists to identify and capture innovation in the Electrical/Physics/Materials Science arts.
The successful applicant will work with a team of patent professionals and engineers in building a large and innovative patent portfolio. Much of the initial work will involve the capture and drafting of patent applications across a wide range of different technologies.
Please apply if you are a self-motivated, self-directed person with a love of science and invention, and expertise in drafting patent applications.
Requirements: • Degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. • USPTO registration, State Bar registration preferred for Attorneys • Experience in drafting patent applications, participating in invention workshops, and leading invention disclosure meetings. • A strong technical background and an aptitude for working with researchers and engineers. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ambature is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance, as well as 15 annual PTO days and 10 paid holidays.
Contact: Please apply if you are interested in a joining a growing company with a plan to change the world: jobs@ambature.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Cupertino, California
Ambature was founded in 2007 for the purpose of developing technologies that can significantly improve the efficiency of electrical energy generation, distribution and usage. These technologies will have an impact on a broad range of electrical devices. The company intends to develop these technologies and license the intellectual property to other companies, as well as create partnerships in the development of innovative products that use these technologies.
Ambature's patent team is located in Cupertino, CA and Seattle, WA, with development sites in Flagstaff and Tempe, Arizona.
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, a mid-size Maryland IP law firm, seeks associates with backgrounds in electrical engineering or a similar degree and associates with backgrounds in mechanical engineering. Electrical candidates should have experience in wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment with 3+ years experience in patent application drafting and prosecution. Mechanical candidates should possess a degree in mechanical engineering, strong writing skills and have at least two years experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and patent clearances in mechanical arts.
Candidates must have substantial experience drafting patent applications including conducting disclosure meetings with inventors. U.S. Patent Office experience or familiarity with the USPTO practice is desirable. Our firm provides a competitive compensation and benefits package with salaries commensurate with experience and ability and a pleasant work environment with a great work/life balance atmosphere.
Contact: Send resume and transcripts to: dmr@usiplaw.com or Fax to 240-864-2490
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
Rockwell Collins has an immediate need for an Associate Intellectual Property Counsel (Principal Corporate IP Counsel) in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is a highly visible position. This position provides opportunity to interface with upper management, engineers and corporate leaders of various organizations throughout the Rockwell Collins Enterprise. These organizations identify, develop and transition technologies that drive growth in the communications, navigation, computing systems, information systems, RF and miniaturization technologies arenas.
Key Responsibilities: • Prepares or supervises the preparation and filing of patents and amendments. • Provides legal advice and services to management regarding legal matters within the Intellectual Property area with some supervision. • Responsible for assisting Chief IP counsel with developing and implementing corporate strategy related to Intellectual Property. • Provides legal compliance training to management in areas of Intellectual Property and responsible for content of training modules. • Manages or assists with routine litigation related to Intellectual Property. • Performs IP due diligence in connection with acquisitions. • Develops aspects of our Intellectual Property strategies and manages the implementation of those strategies. • Periodically advises management on IP concerns involving transactions. • Performs patent studies on assigned topics. • Assists Corporate Development in patent licensing and counseling related thereto. • Performs work on all phases of complex licensing matters.
Requirements: • At least 4 years experience providing proactive legal advice and counseling to management regarding all aspects of intellectual property law for a corporation, preferably in the aerospace or electronics industry • BS in engineering or equivalent technical degree preferred; 2-3 years hands on engineering experience a plus • JD degree from ABA accredited school • USPTO registration • Thorough understanding of US patent practice, including at least 3 years experience primarily devoted to preparation and prosecution, preferably in a law firm • Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with outside counsel in support of patent preparation and prosecution • Must be a self starter who is able to simultaneously support intellectual property concerns on multiple matters • Must have effective and concise verbal and written communication skills • Experience with FAR/DFAR provisions concerning interpretation and application of rights in technical data and computer software preferred • Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, and six years of related experience, or, in the absence of a bachelor's degree, twelve years of related experience.
Applicant must be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. US Citizenship is required.
Rockwell Collins is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Advance your future in Corporate Law… If you want to grow personally and professionally, we invite you to explore Rockwell Collins.
Established global, Fortune 500 aerospace company - Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the design, production and support of innovative solutions for our customers in aerospace and defense. Our expertise in avionics communication and electronics solutions is strengthened by our service and support network that spans 27 countries. Working together, our global team of 20,000 employees works to push the limits of technology. Motivated by the wants and needs of our customers, we strive to make the impossible possible ... the unthinkable, reachable.
The Cleveland office of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP is seeking an associate for its Intellectual Property Group. A qualified candidate should have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, be admitted to practice before the USPTO, and have at least 3 years of experience practicing patent law. Knowledge and experience with electronics, digital devices (including PLCs), circuit protection, and computer software is important. Substantial patent preparation and prosecution experience is required, while experience drafting opinions and supporting patent litigation is highly desired.
Applicants should possess a strong academic record, superior writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work well with our diverse client base.
For more information about Benesch and our Intellectual Property team, please visit our website at http://www.beneschlaw.com. Be sure to check out our recruiting video and recruiting brochure under the Join Us section and read our recent news: Benesch received a Top Workplaces award from The Plain Dealer for the second year in a row.
Contact: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript by email to Carrie Pachinger, Legal Recruiting Manager, cpachinger@beneschlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cleveland, Ohio
The global law firm of Baker & Daniels is actively recruiting an associate to join our Intellectual Property practice group in our growing, vibrant office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Baker & Daniels is an Am Law 200 firm with offices located throughout the U.S. and in China. Our ideal candidate would have two – four years experience in prosecuting patents in the fields of electrical or mechanical engineering. Preferred undergraduate degree in electrical, or mechanical engineering; or physics. Our IP practice includes all phases of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Candidates should be admitted to practice before the USPTO. Excellent academic credentials are required. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.
Contact: If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please click Apply button below or submit your resume in confidence to:
Maggie Gloyeske Assistant Director of Legal Personnel Baker & Daniels LLP 300 North Meridian Street, Suite 2700 Indianapolis, IN 46204
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
SoCal IP Law Group LLP is seeking a partner. Get out of the rat race and enjoy a saner pace of life. The ideal candidate is a later-career partner in a mid-sized or larger law firm, has a prosecution or mixed IP practice, and will get his or her own coffee. Other desirable qualities include a love of fresh air, temperate climate and Spanish colonial architecture. Bring your portable book and sense of humor. We'll provide a fantastic work environment and the resources for you to be a great attorney. Ties to Santa Barbara a plus. Any technical expertise will do, though your strength in medical devices or biotech would provide a good complement to our IT/software/EE core.
SoCal IP Law Group LLP has an established reputation in the region based upon our passion for IP law and dedication to service. The firm is nine years old, enjoys steady growth and a stable team. The partners have big firm experience and international clients, but enjoy a collegial, non-hierarchical environment and strong ties to the local community. Our firm has a full-service IP practice in patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, involving prosecution, litigation, counseling and IP deals. More info at our website.
Merchant & Gould P.C. is seeking a junior level, bright and enthusiastic attorney to join our Intellectual Property law firm and our Minneapolis office. As a firm with an uncompromising commitment to excellence, teamwork and service, we currently have an opening for an associate attorney:
Ideal candidates will have a technical background in mechanical engineering and/or physics. Candidates will also have 2-3 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, superior academic credentials, solid IP experience, and strong writing skills. USPTO registration is strongly preferred, but not required. Experience with hydraulics and/or telecommunications is a plus.
An international AM Law 100 law firm has an immediate need in their Silicon Valley office for a junior to mid-level patent prosecution associate. This Firm will consider attorneys with JDs from 2010 to 2006.
Part of what makes this such a great opportunity is not only the Prosecution Group itself, but the Silicon Valley office as a whole. The office has a fantastic culture. The office leadership is not only focused on delivering the highest quality legal work and services, but creating a place where the attorneys want to come into work. Blue jeans are common place and the occasional dog visit is not uncommon. The Prosecution Group is in our opinion is one of the top prosecution groups in the Valley. The partners are energetic and committed to mentoring and training, the work is interesting and challenging, and the partnership prospects are real.
The Firm is interested in attorneys with technical backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics or relevant experience. Class Year Preferred: 2010-2006.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
This AM Law 100 international Law Firm has over 600 attorneys and represents clients in a wide range of industries. This Firm has also been widely recognized for its diversity efforts.
O'Shea Getz, an intellectual property boutique firm located in Springfield, MA, is seeking an experienced patent attorney. Our target candidate has a BS or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics, excellent writing skills, and must have at least 4 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Associate or of counsel positions available depending on experience. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Admission to the MA or CT bar is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.
Contact: Please send your resume, cover letter and writing sample in confidence to boshea@osheagetz.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Ballard Spahr LLP is a national AmLaw 100 law firm with more than 475 lawyers in thirteen offices located throughout the United States. Our Patent Group includes 35 patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists, working across the full range of scientific and technical disciplines. Our patent professionals have significant experience handling patent prosecution before the US and foreign patent offices; patent portfolio development and management; patentability, validity, infringement, right-to-use and inventorship opinions; licensing; due diligence; and opposition and interference practice; and work closely with our IP Litigation Group in patent pre-litigation and litigation matters.
Our Atlanta office is looking for patent attorney associates with approximately 2 to 5 years of experience, and with backgrounds in electrical and/or computer engineering. The ideal candidates will have experience with all aspects of patent prosecution (domestic and foreign), opinion rendering, and patent portfolio management. If hired, the candidate will also have the opportunity to work with our IP litigation team.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing patent and IP litigation practice with a national practice and reputation.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit their resume, law school transcript, and professional references to:
Patricia Greco Ballard Spahr LLP 999 Peachtree Street Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30309-3915 Fax: 678.420.9744 E-mail: grecop@ballardspahr.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A., a rapidly growing Twin Cities patent law firm with 30 attorneys, seeks patent attorneys with 1 to 5 years of experience to provide patent prosecution and opinion services to the firm's expanding base of U.S. corporate clients in the telecommunications, software, electronics and medical device fields.
Backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or similar fields are preferred.
Although relocation to Minnesota is desirable, the firm will consider remote working relationships for experienced attorneys.
Ring Central, a SaaS/VoIP telecom company, is actively recruiting an in-house IP Counsel. Responsibilities: Patent preparation and prosecution; manage outside counsel; support licensing, portfolio analysis, and technology/patent landscape analysis; counsel and support in developing IP strategy; provide IP guidance in design; manage trademark and IP issues. Local Candidates Only.
Desired Skills & Experience: 4+ years patent prosecution experience; software and telecommunications experience; Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science (CS) degree, Masters preferred. USPTO experience highly desired. Ability to work independently and efficiently both with engineers and scientists and to counsel executive team members on IPR members.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Mateo, California
RingCentral is an industry leader for powerful, hosted core phone service that helps tens of thousands of customers worldwide to improve and manage their communications better. RingCentral has earned top industry honors, including the PC Magazine Editor's Choice Award, the Small Business Computing Excellence in Technology Award, and the 2010 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer Award. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, RingCentral is privately held with backing from Silicon Valley based venture capitalists including Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, and DAG Ventures.
Revlon Consumer Products is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its New York offices. Under the direct supervision of the VP, Patents, provides full range of support on matters involving patents including but not limited to the emphasis on searching packaging and light mechanical technology for freedom to operate. Requires experience with, prosecution and preparation of patent applications. You will be working on product development with the packaging and beauty tools marketing and package engineering groups. In addition the candidates will provide support on chemistry related matters. Some experience in searching chemical formulas would be desirable but not essential. On an as needed basis the candidate will also assist with intellectual property matters and other non-patent intellectual property areas as well.
Filing and prosecuting with VP, Patents, patent applications including: (a) obtaining and evaluating disclosures of invention; (b) working with engineers and scientists on patent matters; (c) preparing under supervision, US and foreign patent applications; (d) prosecuting such applications.
Requires a degree in mechanical, package or design engineering plus 3-5 years experience. Successfully passed the USPTO patent agent exam. Experience reading package or design drawings. Chemical background a plus. Consumer products industry experience is desirable. Ability to communicate effectively with technical, legal, marketing, licensing and management personnel.
Muir Patent Consulting, PLLC is a small firm of 3 professionals located in Great Falls, VA. Originally focused on licensing and client counselling, our firm added patent prosecution services in recent years. Now, we seek to hire an associate patent attorney having 2-5 years experience with a degree in electrical engineering to assist us with this continued patent prosecution growth. The ideal candidate would be self motivated, well organized, have good writing skills, and experience in semiconductor packaging, semiconductor processes, circuits and memory technologies.
Rosenbaum & Silvert, P.C., a Chicago-based law firm, is seeking a registered patent attorney or agent with at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience. Candidate preferably has experience in technologies involving one or more of: medical devices, biomaterial sciences, biomedical engineering, and diagnostics; and/or software applications. Candidates at partner-level with portables also welcome.
Rosenbaum & Silvert was founded in 1988 and is a growing, full-service boutique IP firm. Our practice includes a very active domestic and international patent prosecution docket, licensing, counseling, and litigation - across all IP fields.
The Denver office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent prosecution associate with 2-4 years of prosecution experience or a patent agent with 4 or more years of experience to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have a background in electrical engineering, computer science or physics. Strong academic credentials, excellent references, and superb written and oral communication skills are required.
Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO; attorney candidates must be admitted to practice law in Colorado. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter seeking increasing levels of challenge and responsibility in a dynamic environment.
Contact: Qualified applicants should email their resume, law school transcript and cover letter to lawyerhiringDEN@perkinscoie.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Denver, Colorado
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 preferred.
Contact: Zagorin O’Brien Graham LLP 7600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy Building B, Suite 350 Austin, TX 78731 Email: recruiting@ip-counsel.com Phone: 512-338-6312 Fax: 512-338-6301 www.ip-counsel.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
ST-Ericsson is an industry leader in design, development and creation of cutting edge mobile platforms and semiconductors across the broad spectrum of wireless technologies. The company is a key supplier to four of the top five handset manufacturers, which together represent about 80 percent of global handset shipments, as well as to other exciting industry leaders, including mobile operators and device manufacturers.
ST-Ericsson is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with main centers in China, France Japan, Korea and Sweden and locations in 20 more countries. Our global presence means we are always close to our customers and fully understand their specific markets.
The Legal unit needs to strengthen the team with an Attorney (Litigation & Disputes).
Mission: • Provide qualified and highly efficient legal support to ST-Ericsson clients in relation to disputes and litigations concerning the ST-Ericsson Group covering all aspects of any controversy or claim and all aspects of dispute resolution, such as litigation, arbitration, mediation but also settlement of any controversy or claim outside of court or arbitration, including patent licensing. • Provide such legal support in all areas, such as commercial, IP, financial and labour disputes but especially IP. • Provide risk assessments and related strategy proposals based on current status of disputes and claims and further, based on such status, in concert with business responsible staff, review and develop business models and ways of conducting business. • Provide legal training to ST-Ericsson clients. • Continuously develop appropriate and efficient methods and tools for providing legal support, and generally improve quality of and reduce costs for legal services provided. • Manage and control external legal dispute and litigation resources. • Proactively assist in all other matters within the field of responsibility of the Legal Affairs function.
Required Experience: • More than seven years experience of practicing qualified commercial IP law, dispute and litigations and extensive international experience, either through an assignment abroad or by working in a large number of matters with a substantial and varied international character • Extensive and proven experience of managing patent licensing, disputes and litigations matters under especially the US legal system.
Required Education Level: Master of Law
Other Skills/Competencies/Attributes: • Good ability to handle and communicate with internal contacts, external counsels and counter parties. • Excellent negotiation skills • Ability to develop, implement and drive new working methods and tools • Interest and preferably proven skills in educating internal clients in suitable standard legal matters • Good ability to handle and stand stress • Fluent in English.
Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C., a premiere intellectual property law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its patent practice in the electrical/computer fields of technology. The position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent prosecution, opinion, litigation and counseling 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 and/or computer engineering/science and have 3-6 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.
Contact: To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample to Ms. Halle Sabo Kraus, Recruiting & Human Resources Manager, by email to recruiting@rfem.com or by fax to 202-783-6031. Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, DC
