The Palo Alto office of Baker Botts seeks an IP associate with 4-6 years of experience in patent counseling. Must be a licensed patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Extensive experience in patent prosecution necessary. Experience in licensing a plus, but not necessary. Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent (such as a mechanical engineering degree with strong background in computer science). Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary. Must have excellent academic credentials.
Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Melville, N.Y.
Leviton is seeking a patent agent to work in Melville, New York. The individual is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the company’s patent procurement activities. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, scheduled department review of same to determine filing strategy, communicate company strategy to patent counsel and manage patent counsel performance. The individual will also be responsible for managing all patent prosecution outside of the U.S. by working directly with foreign patent counsel. The individual will also support corporate IP counsel in any IP clearance and enforcement matters.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications
• Assist IP Attorneys with handling various in-house patent prosecution matters
• Assist IP Attorneys and inventors with capturing, documenting and reviewing novel ideas and inventions
• Effectively communicate and interact with inventors
• Manage out side patent counsel in US and abroad
• Provide support of international filing/prosecution efforts
• Active, pull-through collaboration with engineers in patent creation
• Routinely works with reviewers of invention disclosures to set priorities for specific disclosures. May suggest priority based on fit with business strategy
• Routinely meets with inventors and attorneys during initial patent drafting meetings for at least high priority applications. May suggest approaches to broaden patent coverage
• Conducts prior art searches as requested. Can conduct patentability searches and landscape searches independently
• Can make detailed suggestions to inventors about areas to strengthen their invention disclosure
Skills & Abilities:
• Must have strong communication skills, including mastery of the English language
• Ability to contribute as a team member and work independently
• Must be organized and resourceful
Education & Experience:
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Patent Agent registered before the USPTO
• Applicable knowledge of patent law, including 3+ years with preparing, filing, and/or prosecuting of patent applications
• Experience with all common Microsoft Office software
Contact:
Apply online by visiting https://leviton.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=37&lcid=en-US.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Melville, New York
Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. office of mid-size general practice law firm Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is looking for an attorney with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and excellent analytical and writing skills. The preferred candidate is a junior to mid-level associate with about two or more years of prior patent prosecution experience with the USPTO and who is admitted to practice before the USPTO. Candidate is to assist the firm in meeting the needs of its wide-range, domestic and international clientele. A lateral transfer with a partial book of business also will be considered. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and abilities.
Contact:
Interested candidates should email nmcdermott@sgrlaw.com. When sending your resume, please include your undergraduate and law school transcripts.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Senior Licensing Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.
Invention Law Group, P.C. (“ILG”) is looking for a senior licensing attorney leading its outlicensing contracts function. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Responsibilities:
The Sr. Licensing Attorney supporting Contracts leads the contracts function which will work closely with the rest of our licensing attorney team to develop contracts to support our IP licensing business. The responsibilities will include:
• Develop and manage contracts function and personnel.
• Create and maintain contract templates.
• Establish contracts practices, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Drive contracts excellence initiatives.
• Create a contract playbook including standard terms and conditions and fallback positions.
• Draft and review IP license agreements, term sheets, and related definitive documents in support of licensing efforts.
• Coordinates changes to contracts with licensing team.
• Determine appropriate approval paths for contracts and obtain necessary approvals in a timely manner.
• Administer contracts post-execution.
• Understand and advise regarding terms and conditions of executed contracts.
• Manage contract renewals, including opining on contractual obligations.
• Support contracts audits as necessary.
Key Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a contract attorney, with strong patent licensing experience and possess the following:
• 8+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in patent licensing experience.
• J.D., Law degree.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or some other very closely related field is preferred.
• Broad-based experience in leading a contracts function, and drafting and reviewing patent license agreements.
• Experience managing a small team of attorneys and paralegals and outside counsel.
• Ability to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others and to quickly assimilate and understand information (including highly technical information).
• Capacity to proactively isolate and prioritize issues and to focus on implementing both top-level, strategic solutions as well as the day-to-day initiatives.
• Sound legal and business judgment.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to establish credibility quickly and with a bias for action.
• A multi-dimensional thinker who operates not only on the basis of past experiences, but incorporates new approaches and developments that occur in the marketplace and is able to think creatively.
• Intelligent risk taker.
• Prompt admission to the Washington State Bar, by reciprocity or exam, if not already admitted in WA.
Contact:
Please apply directly by sending a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. They plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Currently, IV has more than 500 team members from the technology and IP industries. The team includes computer scientists, programmers, technicians, technical analysts and engineers, biotechnologists, physicists and mathematicians, intellectual property experts, patent attorneys, and licensing and business development executives.
ILG is dedicated to supporting the legal needs of Intellectual Ventures. Currently, ILG has more than 90 experienced personnel, including patent, licensing, and transactional attorneys, IP paralegals, and operations staff.
For more information see: http://www.intellectualventures.com
Senior Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Flexible Location
Wolfe, LPA is seeking a senior patent attorney with 10 or more years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills and enjoy working in a team environment. The candidate should have a computer science or engineering background and experience in working with Fortune 1000 companies.
This position provides the opportunity to lead a patent team of attorneys and paralegals in providing strategic direction and support to our Fortune 1000 clients. Our firm provides a unique team environment with a forward thinking, business savvy approach to the law. Offices located in Cincinnati, Ohio and New York City. Opportunities to work virtually from other cities will could be considered.
Contact:
For confidential consideration, please contact Robert Wolfe at rwolfe@consultwolfe.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Multiple Offices
Patent Associate – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.
Michael Best is seeking a patent prosecution associate. This is a great opportunity in our Milwaukee office for an electrical prosecution attorney with two to four years of experience. Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.
Contact:
Resume, transcripts (both law school and undergraduate), references and a writing sample should be submitted with all initial inquiries, through our online application process at michaelbest.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Rolla, Mo.
Brewer Science, 
a leading supplier of specialty coatings to the microelectronics industry is currently seeking a full-time Patent Agent to work at the Rolla, Missouri location. Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, and completing intellectual property, particularly patent related activities that strategically position the company.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate invention activities, from literature searches to coordinating idea generation to invention disclosure content development to patent maintenance, with all applicable departments
• Advise Business and Technical Managers and inventors in decisions related to intellectual property items and issues
• Develop, implement, and communicate systems necessary to achieve Brewer Science’s intellectual property, goals, and objectives
• Implement efficiency or cost reduction initiatives as appropriate
Qualifications:
• USPTO certified Patent Agent and three years relevant technical and industry experience
• Masters degree (M.S.) and three years relevant technical and industry experience or Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and five years relevant technical and industry experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education
Contact:
To apply for this position please, complete the online application at www.brewerscience.com. This position is open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Rolla, Missouri
Senior IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.
T-Mobile USA 
has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Intellectual Property attorney to use their patent prosecution expertise. This position offers a unique opportunity to proactively shape the development of T-Mobile's growing portfolio of intellectual property assets to meet the strategic needs of a company that is passionate about delivering innovative products and services to its customers. The attorney who fills this role will demonstrate an ability to provide expert-level legal advice and support to the business relating not just to patent procurement, but a wide variety of challenging intellectual property matters in a quickly evolving and changing industry. This attorney will report up to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel within the Legal Department at T-Mobile's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, WA.
Responsibilities:
• Working directly with inventors and outside prosecution counsel to guide inventive concepts in a wide variety of established and emerging technology areas, from disclosure through application and issuance (which may include some internal preparation and prosecution of patent applications);
• Taking a leading role in the selection, procurement and management of the company's patents domestically and internationally, as well as managing the company's patent incentive program;
• Conducting patent due diligence analysis and advising on acquisition and licensing opportunities;
• Advising internal business clients and legal staff on company's intellectual property policies and general IP law as well as assisting in the creation, implementation and communication of corporate intellectual property policies and training materials.
• Communicating and coordinating with European affiliates' IP counsel on global intellectual property issues, policies and licenses; and
• Teaming with company attorneys to analyze and address a variety of issues impacting the company's full range of intellectual property assets, including general intellectual property claims, technology licensing and litigation;
Qualifications:
• Five+ years of total legal experience is required, of which a significant portion should have been spent in drafting and patent prosecution.
• Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office
• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or similarly relevant technological discipline, as well as law firm and/or previous in-house experience are strongly desired.
• Deep knowledge of US Patent Law and patent prosecution techniques, familiarity with US law regarding title transfers of patents and patent applications, and knowledge of basic PCT and some foreign Patent law and procedures.
• A demonstrated facility in prior art and assignment searching, licensing researching US and foreign patent law.
• Prior patent litigation or technology licensing experience are highly desirable.
• A passion for technology and demonstrable skills in understanding and communicating highly technical concepts quickly and accurately will be needed; specific telecommunications experience is a plus, but not required.
More generally, the successful candidate must have the aptitude for, and a strong desire to obtain, a deep and broad knowledge of wireless telecommunications products and services. A demonstrated ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, to advance practical solutions, and to excel while working with multiple clients in a fast-paced environment, are required. Candidate must be detail-oriented, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and present a positive, customer-oriented manner to all clients and co-workers.
Get ready for more with T-Mobile: career growth, personal recognition, and a diverse, high-energy culture are just the beginning. You'll also enjoy competitive pay, special employee phone plans, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, medical and dental coverage, a great company-matched 401(k) plan, advanced training, and more.
At T-Mobile everyone has a voice! We strongly support diversity in the workforce and T-mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Contact:
Please apply by visiting http://www.tmobile.jobs/ and searching for req #235992.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
In today's hectic environment filled with constant motion, we at T-Mobile USA pride ourselves on providing wireless communications that allow our customers to stick together with the people who mean the most to them. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the mobile communications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE: DT) and serves more than 30 million customers nationwide. We have more than 40,000 employees who work together to keep our customers connected through the quality of our service, the span of our coverage, the reliability of our network and the value of our plans.
IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.
The Atlanta office of Heninger Garrison Davis LLC is seeking a Patent Litigation Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join their Intellectual Property Group. A technical background and patent bar eligibility are preferred, but not required. Heninger Garrison Davis is a litigation boutique based in Birmingham, AL which focuses on the enforcement of the rights of plaintiffs in numerous areas of law, including patent law.
Candidates are expected to be able to handle the full cycle of patent litigation, from pre-suit investigation through appeals. Candidates will be expected to manage the day-to-day operation of multiple patent cases of the most complex variety.
Contact:
Interested applicants should apply by contacting Douglas Bridges at dbridges@hgdlawfirm.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Bellevue, Wash.
Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Patent Attorney with our Patent group. We are looking for an individual who loves fast-paced business action, is detail-oriented, independently motivated, and has the confidence and ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional, approachable, and positive manner.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately-held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Their business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing pure invention in a variety of technology areas. They plan to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
As a Patent Attorney for us you will use your depth of experience in intellectual property, patent prosecution and licensing.
Responsibilities:
• Assisting in strategic management of existing portfolio of issued patents and on-going prosecution of pending cases
• Evaluating potential licensing value, technical merit, and patentability/validity of invention disclosures, patent applications and patents
• Reviewing and evaluating the quality, cost-effectiveness and scope of work performed by outside patent counsel
• Assisting in developing and implementing portfolio analysis and tracking tools to build infrastructure and enable efficient scaling of work for rapidly growing portfolio
• Managing staff of Paralegals and Patent Assistants responsible for researching and evaluating patent file histories and title assignments for patent due diligence
Key Qualifications:
• J.D. degree from high-quality, ABA accredited law school
• Undergraduate degree in EE, Physics, or Computer Science, or commensurate work experience
• Admission to Washington or other state bar
• Admission to practice before US Patent and Trademark Office
• At least four years experience as practicing patent attorney, with primary emphasis on patent prosecution
• Ability to lead and manage a fast moving dynamic team
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills a must
Required demonstrated skills and abilities:
• Due diligence investigations of patent portfolios
• Foreign prosecution
• In-house experience or other experience managing attorneys
• Broad technical or business knowledge of software, eCommerce, computer systems, semiconductors, telecommunications or consumer electronics.
Contact:
Send a complete resume in HTML, Word, or PDF format to jobs@intven.com. Invention Law Group, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, a growing, mid-size Rockville, Maryland law firm seeks an associate with at least two years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in mechanical arts. Candidates should possess a degree in mechanical engineering and have strong writing skills. Familiarity with USPTO practices and prior experience in engineering are desirable. Pleasant work environment, competitive benefits and great work/life balance atmosphere.
Contact:
Send cover letter, resume and transcripts to: dmr@usiplaw.com or fax to 240-864-2490.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – El Segundo, Calif.
Mattel, Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to join its team of IP professionals located at the company headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This is an exciting opportunity that will offer career growth in a top-tier Law Department at an iconic company, named one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Places to Work in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
This individual will play a critical part in Mattel’s product innovation process, advising design and development teams and business leaders throughout the product life cycle. In particular, he or she will be responsible for Mattel’s day-to-day domestic and international patent clearance and prosecution activity.
Duties will include: counseling design teams with respect to patent matters; analyzing new products and conducting patent clearance searches; drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications to protect Mattel’s innovative toys and games; supervising outside counsel in all phases of the patent process; and managing patent claims and litigation, as needed. The role will include considerable hands-on interaction with outside patent and litigation counsel, as well as rendering strategic advice to design, development and business constituencies in all aspects of the patent prosecution and enforcement process.
2-5 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney (law firm and/or in-house).
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with professionals from across the organization, including engineering, design, sales, marketing, and finance in delivering cost-effective and timely business solutions.
Thorough knowledge of patent concepts, practices and procedures, with solid experience in substantive and procedural requirements of domestic and international patent clearance, filing and prosecution in mechanical and/or electrical arts.
Outstanding analytical, research and drafting skills and knowledge of federal and international regulations and procedures governing patent matters.
Additional Requirements:
• JD or LLM from an ABA accredited law school required
• Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association required (California is preferred)
• Must be admitted to practice before the USPTO in patent cases
• Strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines
• Familiarity with patent litigation and licensing
• Other relevant intellectual property experience with trademark, copyright, trade dress and/or trade secret is helpful, though not required
Contact:
Please apply at www.Mattel.com - Reference job number 100177.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: El Segundo, California
At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including development through our global Leadership Development Center, tuition reimbursement, on-site childcare, and a fitness and recreation center. As the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl® and Fisher-Price®, Mattel is not only one of the best places to work, it's also a lot of fun. If you're as excited about the future as we are, consider this opportunity.
Patent Attorney (Prosecution) – Small Corporation – Pittsburgh, Pa.
A successful Pittsburgh start-up is looking for a patent agent/attorney with a background in electrical and computer engineering. Basic job duties will be to prosecute and expand a docket focusing on consumer electronic devices.
Required experience is two years drafting and prosecuting domestic applications. Preferred experience is at least five years of patent drafting and prosecution.
Compensation packages will include a combination of salary and equity.
Applicant must be self-motivated and desire to work in a high-growth, high-profile startup. Applicant will report to the company's General Counsel and CEO.
Relocation to Pittsburgh is required.
Contact:
Please email CV and writing/prosecution samples to Jeff@PoweredCards.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Patent Attorney (Prosecution) – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.
Solid and growing patent law firm seeking a patent prosecution attorney with background in computer science or computer engineering/electrical engineering with a minimum of 3 years prosecution experience. Experience working with U.S. clients a plus. Areas of technology will include telecom, connectors, semiconductors, software and business methods.
Non-infringement and invalidity opinion preparation experience a plus. Looking for a team player to help manage existing firm clients. Pleasant working environment. Great location in front of the King Street Metro Station, in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. We also provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401K, plus bonuses to name a few. Opportunities for advancement for the motivated candidate. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Email clewis@KramerAmado.com or fax your resume and cover letter in confidence to 703-519-9802.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte intellectual property firm seeks patent attorney with 3-6 years experience. Opportunity for varied prep/pros and litigation in mechanical and electro-mechanical areas with emphasis on aviation, medical, seating, process and other challenging disciplines with substantial international practice. Excellent salary and benefits. NC bar membership essential. Inquiries treated in absolute confidence.
Contact:
Interested applicants should send resumes to info@adamspat.com (Attn: Business Manager, Adams Law Firm, P.A.).
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Patent Attorney/Agent – Small Corporation – San Diego, Calif.
Note: Listing has been updated with new information.
DexCom Inc., headquartered in San Diego, is committed to developing technologies and products that improve the lives of people with diabetes. DexCom has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves. This business has grown with pride, integrity and a focused vision. DexCom Inc. is currently seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent.
Position Description:
Responsibilities will be widely varied and include preparing and prosecuting patent application, working with outside counsel on reexamination and interference matters, developing and implementing offensive and defensive IP strategies, conducting various patent searches, conducting freedom-to-practice evaluations, preparing or obtaining appropriate opinions, conducting invalidity analyses, providing support for patent litigation, and providing timely counsel on intellectual property issues. Strong interpersonal skills are required, as the position entails regular interaction with legal, technical, and business teams.
Qualifications (Basic):
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technology field required.
• A minimum of 3 years legal experience handling intellectual property law issues.
Qualifications (Desired/Preferred):
• A Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia.
• Ideal candidate will have experience with biomedical, diagnostics, wireless technologies, and/or consumer-based electronic systems with a preference for medical device or health-care related electronics.
• Demonstrated ability to draft medical device electronics related patent applications.
• Highly motivated with desire to deliver outstanding professional work product.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and effectively contribute as a team player on legal, technical, and business teams.
• Possess superior writing and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and success in strategizing, structuring, and obtaining robust IP specific to an area of technology or product, which includes offensive and defensive patent protection.
• Demonstrated ability to understand medical technology, with ability to apply it to an R & D effort with strong R&D interaction.
Compensation:
Base Salary of 125,000 USD/year plus stock options and opportunity to earn an annual bonus. We also offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long term disability, 401(k), flexible spending account, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, on-site fitness center, and a great work environment.
Contact:
Please send resume to: careers@dexcom.com or fax to: 858-875-5330 and reference “Patent Attorney/Agent.” For more company information, visit: http://www.dexcom.com/.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Diego
Patent Agent/Attorney – Small Corporation – Pittsburgh Pa.
A successful Pittsburgh start-up is looking for a patent agent/attorney with a background in electrical and computer engineering. Basic job duties will be to prosecute and expand a docket focusing on consumer electronic devices. Compensation packages will include be a combination of salary and equity.
Contact:
If interested, email CV to Jeff@PoweredCards.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Detroit, Mich.
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, 
a full-service firm of 220 lawyers and one of the Top 20 Midsize law firms in the U.S., seeks patent attorneys for our growing offices in Southfield and Sterling Heights, Michigan (Metro Detroit). We are listed in America’s Greatest Places To Work With A Law Degree. The ideal candidate would possess significant experience (6 years minimum) in order to further develop our practice on the east side of the state. Some book of business and contacts in the Metro Detroit area are required. We are open to all technical backgrounds.
Visit our Technology and Intellectual Property page at www.wnj.com/careers/attorneys/employment/detail.aspx?job=44 to learn more about our TIP practice and our firm.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, job history, resume and copies of undergraduate and law school transcripts to Cathleen Dubault, Director of Lawyer Recruitment, at cdubault@wnj.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan (Southfield or Sterling Heights)
Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Houston, Texas
Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. is
seeking a patent attorney for its Houston office. The headquarters for Vestas Technology R&D is located in Houston, Texas with research offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Madison, Wisconsin. The Houston office is currently being staffed to support Vestas research efforts within the wind technology areas of structural mechanics, electrical machines and power conversion, control systems, advanced materials and aerodynamics.
Reporting Relationship:
The position has a dual reporting responsibility to the Vice President of Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. in Houston and to the IPR Director for Global Research in Technology R&D in Arhus, Denmark.
Department:
Together with Vestas’ Corporate Legal department, the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Department is responsible for all IP activities involving the Headquarters Office, Business Units and Technology R&D sites globally. This includes transforming inventions into relevant patent protection, handling of third party rights, advising on IPR related issues and participating in contract negotiations related to IPR issues.
The department operates on a worldwide scale with a presence in Singapore, India, Denmark, UK and now the US. The department, led from Denmark, is part of Vestas’ global Technology R&D department.
The selected candidate will be the first IP attorney in the IPR Department to be based at Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc. in Houston.
Responsibilities & Tasks:
Your responsibilities and tasks will include but not be limited to:
• Invention harvesting throughout Vestas Technology R&D Americas, Inc.
• Drafting of patent applications.
• Patent prosecution.
• Assessment and advice on third party rights.
• Conducting interviews at the USPTO.
• Providing support in relation to patent related lawsuits.
• Actively participate in IP related contractual negotiations.
• Managing relationships with outside counsel on a case-by-case basis.
Educational Background & Minimum Requirements:
• Candidate must be admitted to act before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
• Candidate must possess Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Degree.
• Candidate must have 3 to 7 years of IP experience from industry or private practice.
• Candidate also must possess a BSEE, BSAE or Physics Degree.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills, be proactive and driven to obtain results.
What We Offer:
This is an outstanding opportunity to be in an industry where your decisions will have an impact on tomorrow’s world. Vestas offers a demanding, yet rewarding- position that will challenge you professionally. On a personnel level, you will be challenged to engage and communicate with colleagues on all levels. IP involves people from the shop floor to top management and has global impact. At Vestas, personal initiative is very much appreciated. You will be part of an organization where communication with co-workers is informal and effective, both positive and supportive, and the work ethic is very goal-oriented.
Contact:
Please submit your confidential resume to windrdjobs@vestas.com. Please include the job title in your subject line. Following receipt of your resume, please allow five business days for review and follow-up.
The primary work location is at our new Vestas Technology R&D Americas Headquarters which is located at 1111 Bagby Street, Suite 2100, Houston, Texas, 77002.
Vestas is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas
Vestas offers you challenging, global opportunities for career growth. As the world leader in modern energy, our wind turbines reduce CO² emissions by 40 million tons per year. We are more than 20,000 employees representing 56 nationalities and we are eager to welcome new colleagues. Care to join us?
Patent Litigation Counsel – Small Corporation – Kitchener, Ontario
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Patent Litigation Counsel will assist with the day-to-day management of patent litigation, currently pending in 4 jurisdictions (U.S. District Court (2); ITC; Canadian Federal Court), and the US Patent & Trademark Office.
This is a significant opportunity for a junior to mid level lawyer to have real-life, hands-on experience with substantial litigation. Further information on the actions may be found at www.Desire2Learn.com/
Main Duties:
• Coordinate legal research with Canadian & US outside counsel
• Review filings
• Assist in obtaining information for litigation
• Assist with reexamination filings
• Assist with drafting discovery responses
• Assist with developing overall strategy
Work Experience Recommendations:
• Minimum of 2 years experience in patent litigation and/or patent prosecution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Cross border experience helpful, but not required
• Licensed to practice in the United States or Canada
• USPTO registration helpful, but not required
• NAFTA eligibility (US/Canadian/Mexican citizen)
Education Recommendations:
• Law degree from nationally-recognized, ABA-accredited school
• Excellent academic credentials; journal experience preferred
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in technology-related field
This is your opportunity to make a big impact in the area of next-generation eLearning applications! Candidates that have the combination of skills and abilities as outlined are invited to submit their qualifications in confidence today.
Contact:
Please apply online at www.Desire2Learn.com/Careers.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. To make the best use of your time and ours, only those applicants whose profiles closely match our requirements will be contacted directly.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Kitchener, Ontario