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Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., an innovator of technology that enables very small sample, virtually painless, glucose testing for people with diabetes, has an opening for a beginning or mid level patent attorney with mechanical, electro/mechanical and/or medical device experience and a thorough knowledge of patent law.
Responsibilities:
• Preparing, filing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and managing a large patent portfolio, including managing outside counsel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
• Candidate should have a demonstrated ability to perform freedom to operate studies, and extensive experience in infringement and validity analysis is essential.
• Experience with inter-partes/ex-parte proceedings in the Patent Office is desirable.
• Close working relationship with the technical staff and with outside counsel.
Qualifications:
• Patent Attorney with at least 3-5 years of experience as a patent practitioner primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a law firm or in-house is required, preferably in the medical device field.
• Admission in a State Bar Association and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are required.
• A degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, and/or strong medical device experience.
• J.D. Required
Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.
Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA.
Contact:
To apply for this position, please submit your application online. To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, please visit us online.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Alameda, California
S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. is seeking a patent counsel with primary patent-related responsibilities for one or more designated consumer product business areas, groups, and/or special technology initiatives or projects within the corporation. In addition, each patent counsel may be called upon as needed, to provide general patent support for the Company business at-large in matters beyond his/her designated areas of responsibility.
The Company patent activities reflect our global business presence. The areas of responsibility for this position include technologies usually focusing on delivery systems (such as systems or methods for aerosol, volatile, or liquid dispensing), small devices, new product formulations, and the like.
Responsibilities:
• Proactive counseling of inventors and project leaders with respect to patent matters and project strategies. Counseling business unit management with respect to patent strategy and other patent matters. US patent application preparation and prosecution, requiring skill in evaluating patent opportunities and managing outside counsel in claim strategies and other application preparation and prosecution matters.
• International patent application preparation and prosecution, with efficient guidance of patent counsel in other countries.
• Conducting right-to-practice reviews of company products, including infringement and validity evaluations and design-around guidance to inventors and project leaders.
• Drafting and negotiating technologically focused contracts, including joint development agreements, patent licenses, secrecy agreements, and consulting agreements. Some of this work may be done in cooperation with a transactional attorney also assigned to the same business areas.
• Coordinating and/or supervising litigation issues with outside counsel.
• Teaching occasional in-house seminars relating to patents, patent strategy, technological contracts, and the like.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 5 years of patent practice, with in-house corporate practice experience being desirable but not essential.
• Practice experience must include US patent preparation and prosecution and should also include experience with as many of the following as possible: client counseling, right-to-practice evaluation, international patent matters, contract preparation and negotiation, and patent litigation activities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and ability to make seasoned judgments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a fast paced dynamic environment with other attorneys and with the Company's technical and business personnel.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific or engineering area (with practical knowledge of chemistry and the mechanical arts emphasized for this position).
• J.D. or equivalent degree.
• Admission to the bar in at least one state and admission to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney.
• Applicants will be expected to submit a non-confidential writing sample of their past work.
Contact:
Candidates interested in this position should submit resumes online at http://www.scjohnson.com.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Racine, Wisconsin
Invention Law Group, PLLC is looking for a Sr. Patent Counsel, International Filing. 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:
• Handles all foreign patent application office actions and other prosecution.
• Advises on foreign filing strategy vis foreign filing decisions - reviews files and works with department heads as necessary to make same.
• Redrafts specifications and claims sets for foreign filing as necessary.
• Reviews, advises on and responds as necessary to any overseas litigation.
• Advise on international licensing issues.
• Interact with outside counsel in a variety of jurisdictions.
Requirements:
• Four to five years experience in international patent practice as an attorney or local equivalent.
• Fluency in one or more languages other than English a plus.
• Technical degree – graduate level preferred.
• Familiarity with international licensing issues.
• Ability to interact with patent attorneys in a variety of technology areas.
• Must work well in a team environment.
Contact:
Please apply directly to www.intellectualventures.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Bellevue, Washington
Crowell & Moring LLP is seeking a patent agent for its Irvine, Calif. office. Patent agents are integral members of the firm’s IP Practice who will work on technical assignments wherein substantial judgment and initiative are required. Such projects will vary in length and will aid in the successful prosecution of patent applications through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices. Each Patent Agent is required to participate in varying aspects of the patent application process. Patent Agents work directly with attorneys in the firm and are expected to communicate effectively and efficiently with attorneys, inventors and patent examiners alike.
Responsibilities:
• Creates technical diagrams and drawings from which patent applications follow.
• Writes the patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Prepares the official correspondence with the USPTO regarding each assigned case.
• Communicates with attorneys, office staff, inventors, and patent examiners in the USPTO and foreign attorneys to aid in the prosecution of an application.
• Assists with technical issues in IP due diligence and litigation.
• Researches new client technology to determine any "new" technology.
• Travels to meet attorneys/clients/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications.
• Reviews issued patents for attorneys to assist in patent protection.
Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or Physics Engineering with interest in intellectual property law preferred.
Large law firm experience preferred.
• 5+ years experience with Electrical Engineering or Telecom patent prosecution preferred.
• Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and possess acute attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Each Patent Agent will participate in a patent law course and will be required to pass the United States Patent Agent Bar Exam within a predetermined amount of time.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.
Contact:
If you are interested in this opportunity or in exploring other available positions at the Firm, please visit http://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Irvine, California
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, a premier international law firm, is currently seeking a Patent Agent for its Kansas City or St. Louis office. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 to 4 years experience and a background in electrical engineering or computer science. We are seeking candidates who are highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Benefits:
Business Casual Dress, Paid Covered Parking, Bar Association Fees, 401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Family/Dependent Care Leave, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Flexible Spending Account/pre-tax Option, Life/AD&D, Long-term Care Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Medical Insurance, Domestic Partner Benefits, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Relocation Expenses, Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.).
Contact:
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and salary history to Kim Morgan at kmorgan@sonnenschein.com (St. Louis) or Danielle Babb at dbabb@sonnenschein.com (KC). Applicants should specify position of interest on the subject line.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Kansas City / St. Louis, Missouri
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo, P.C. is looking for an IP Litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience for our Palo Alto office. Successful candidates will have a strong technical background and preferably a B.S.E.E. or M.S.E.E. A USPTO registration number is not required, but is preferred.
Contact:
Interested candidates should send your cover letter, resume and transcript to Megan Clouden, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at lateralrecruiting@mintz.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Palo Alto, California
O2Micro is seeking a patent agent. We develop and market innovative power management, and security components and systems for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. As a leading supplier of specialized devices designed to extend battery operating time, heighten efficiency, and enable secure e-commerce and security, O2Micro maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property that is vital to the company's business. O2Micro designs and develops digital, mixed signal and analog semiconductor products as well as virtual private networking (VPN) and firewall products.
O2Micro is a public company listed on Nasdaq (OIIM) with over 1000 employees worldwide and has been a past recipient of the award for Outstanding Financial Performance by A Public Company by the Fabless Semiconductor Association. We currently have an immediate opening for a Patent Agent having strong technical skills. This position will play a vital role in our legal department, which involves working closely with the General Counsel, other patent agents, outside patent attorneys, design engineers, and company Vice-Presidents to secure protection for inventions created by O2Micro. Further information on O2Micro can be found at www.o2micro.com.
Responsibilities:
• Draft and review U.S. patent applications
• Draft responses to Office Actions from the USPTO
• Instruct foreign patent counsels/associates regarding foreign filings and Office Actions
• Conduct reexamination proceedings before the USPTO
• Conduct infringement and invalidity analysis in support of patent litigation
Requirements:
• Eligible to practice before the USPTO
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Solid technical knowledge of analog circuitry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Minimum 2 years of experience in patent prosecution or patent examination with law firm or USPTO
• Fluency in Mandarin is a plus
Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, FSA and ESPP.
Contact:
Please email resume and contact information to jobs3068@o2micro.com.
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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Clara, California
Hovey Williams LLP, a well established, mid-sized, boutique intellectual property law firm located in the Kansas City area is currently seeking candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Chemistry or Chemical Engineering for its patent prosecution practice.
The firm offers a relaxed environment in new, beautiful offices with a competitive salary and bonus structure. Benefits include 100% paid single health insurance coverage, additional insurance options including dental, life, disability, and long term care are available at group rates with generous spousal, family and dependant coverage. The firm also has a generous 401k and profit sharing plan.
Contact:
Please send cover letter, resume, and transcripts (undergrad and law school) via e-mail to aturner@hoveywilliams.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Storm LLP, a nationally renowned intellectual property boutique in Dallas, has Associate and Of Counsel positions available. The ideal candidate would have 5 years of patent prosecution experience. This leading boutique specializes in all intellectual property matters and would give the associate great hands-on experience in a fantastic atmosphere. USPTO registration is required.
Requirements:
Associates are given significant case responsibility, so litigation experience is very important. USPTO registration is required.
Contact:
There is an immediate need, so apply today. For more information, please contact:
Meredith Foster
Storm LLP
901 Main Street, Suite 7100
Dallas, TX 75202
Or by email: mfoster@stormllp.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Location: Dallas, Texas
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking candidates with one to four years of experience to join the firm's Patent department in the Seattle office.
Experience:
Qualified candidates will be registered before the USPTO, have one to four years of patent experience, and a degree in electrical engineering. Strong academic performance and excellent writing skills are required.
The firm offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
Contact:
Connie McEachern
Legal Recruiting Administrator
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
1420 5th Avenue, Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101
P (206) 903-8701
F (206) 903-8820
mceachern.connie@dorsey.com
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington
D’Ambrosio & Associates, P.L.L.C., a growing Intellectual Property Law Firm, has an immediate opening for a Senior Associate Patent Attorney. The firm focuses on patent and trademark filings and prosecution, international patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, due diligence studies, and dispute resolution. We offer a highly competitive salary, friendly working environment and excellent benefits including medical and a retirement plan.
Qualifications:
Candidates for the Senior Associate position must have 5+ years of patent prosecution experience with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Contact:
Please email resume and contact information to ahoustonassoc@msn.com.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Southwest Houston, Texas
Panasonic Home Appliances Company of America, in Danville, Kentucky is in need of a Sr. Engineer Product Compliance.
Responsibilities:
• Perform preliminary patent searches and patent ideation during the design phase to help ensure that products are free from patent issues. Review patent search results from outside legal counsel and direct them on appropriate action based upon audit results.
• Audit vacuum cleaner designs throughout the design process to ensure products are safe, compliant with company standards; and free of legal issues, including patent infringements and liability issues.
Requirements:
• BSME/BSEE or equivalent education and work experience in product design of a high volume consumer product.
• Minimum of 7 – 9 years work experience in the same or related field with experience in U.S. Intellectual Property law and patent practices.
• Strong oral and written communication and high proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel and database searching) are also required.
• Must be willing to travel (possible internationally) as projects require.
Contact:
To apply, email resumes to phaajobs@us.panasonic.com, fax to 859.238.3456 or mail to Human Resources, Panasonic Home Appliances Company of America, P.O. Box 7, Danville, KY 40423.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Danville,Kentucky
Fountainhead Law Group P.C. is currently seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to quality in patent prosecution. Applicants with experience in Software, Analog/Digital Circuits, Wireless Communications, or Networking are encouraged to make inquiries.
Responsibilities:
Fountainhead Law Group is a growing Intellectual Property Firm with a diverse and growing client base. The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with some opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, trademarks, and high tech agreements. Some experience in these areas is preferred.
Requirements:
Candidates should have the following minimum credentials:
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• California State Bar
• USPTO Bar
• 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution
• 3-5 years of industry experience as a professional technologist engaged in some form of R&D is optional but preferred
• Patent litigation or litigation support experience preferred
Contact:
If interested, please reply to careers@fountainheadlaw.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Santa Clara, California
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a full time law clerk, patent agent or technical specialist with at least 1 year patent counseling / prosecution experience (USPTO or private sector) needed for its Washington DC office. Current law clerk attending evening law school program in the DC area or registered patent agent with plans to attend an evening law school program in the DC area is preferred.
Experience with nanotech, materials, semiconductor or cleantech patent prosecution (USPTO or private sector) is strongly preferred. A technical background including materials science, nanotech, physics, semiconductors, ceramics, metallurgy or a related field required and an advanced degree is required.
Position entails patent application preparation and prosecution (mostly for domestic clients), and technical assistance with other IP counseling projects. This is not an IP litigation position. Candidate will be eligible for full law school tuition reimbursement.
Contact:
Interested applicants should apply at our careers website.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington D.C.
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a lateral associate with at least 2 years of law firm patent counseling / prosecution experience needed for its Washington DC office. Experience with nanotech, materials, semiconductor or cleantech patent prosecution and counseling strongly preferred. A technical background including materials science, nanotech, physics, semiconductors, ceramics, metallurgy or a related field required. Experience with small or start-up domestic companies and investors preferred. Position entails patent application preparation and prosecution (mostly for domestic clients), IP due diligence, opinions, patent portfolio management and general client IP counseling. This is not an IP litigation position. Top academics and experience required.
Contact:
Interested applicants should apply at our careers website.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington D.C.
SRI International’s intellectual property department provides key leadership and support for the identification, protection and licensing of cutting edge innovations across a wide number of scientific and engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will be responsible for intellectual property strategy and counseling in support of SRI’s fast growing commercial and government business in Information Technology and related areas. Position will report to the Vice-President of Legal and Business Affairs and General Counsel.
Responsibilities:
Patent Portfolio Development
• Collaborate with SRI management, business development, and technical teams to build value propositions for technologies, and lead the development of supporting intellectual property strategies and portfolios
• Identify opportunities and execute strategies for monetization of patent assets
• Actively identify areas for portfolio growth and stimulate generation of ideas and associated invention disclosures
• Lead an intellectual property review committee in making business-aligned strategy and investment decisions
• Conduct training seminars for SRI staff in intellectual property matters
• Select and supervise outside patent prosecution counsel
• Critically review patent applications and office actions for alignment with technical, business, and IP strategies
• In appropriate cases, draft provisional patent applications from technical papers
Intellectual Property Transactions
• Assist business development staff in defining licensing strategies, including development of field-of-use definitions
• Assist SRI’s legal counsel and contract administrators in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing license and other agreements
• Assist inventors, business development and marketing staff with intellectual property issues in technical, business, and marketing materials and press releases
• Lead the development of intellectual property-related sections of proposals, including collating information from other team members when SRI is prime contractor / systems integrator
Intellectual Property Investigations and Disputes
• Support SRI’s legal counsel with response to demand letters, subpoenas, and other enforcement matters
• Educate staff about issues with 3rd party patents and best practices for avoidance of litigation
Education:
• Registered to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office (Agent or Attorney)
• MUST HAVE a MS or PhD in Computer Science
Experience:
The successful candidate will typically have at least 5 years of experience in IP portfolio development in relevant technical fields, and business-focused experience in technology and IP evaluation and licensing. A quick study, the candidate will have a demonstrated record of rapidly getting up to speed on a diverse body of technologies and business opportunities. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, with self-confidence and judgment, demonstrating a strong combination of analytical and communication skills. Experience with Government funding regulations relating to patents (Bayh-Dole Act), and rights in software and data (FAR and DFARS) a plus.
Contact:
Apply via our web page at: https://sri.ats.hrsmart.com/
SRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Menlo Park, California
Invention Law Group, PLLC seeks a highly skilled, motivated and experienced patent attorney.
Intellectual Ventures (“IV”) is a privately held, invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2000, IV’s business model centers on creating, acquiring and licensing intellectual property in a variety of technology areas. IV plans to commercialize inventions through licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures and industry partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with business managers and senior executives, the Senior Patent Attorney will provide leadership and subject matter expertise primarily in the patent licensing area and particularly to a specific set of companies.
Additional responsibilities:
• Direct the creation of materials to be shared with potential licensees.
• Managing patent licensing efforts including asserting patents
• Conduct patent claims and patent infringement analysis, including file history review.
• Provide input into portfolio development for future licensing and enforcement.
• Provide guidance to prosecution (reissues, reexaminations, continuations, foreign filing, etc)
• Provide direction and effectively manage relationships with multiple outside counsel in all of the above.
• Play appropriate role (which could vary from support role to lead negotiator to sole attorney depending on complexity of the transaction and relationships) in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and other materials to be shared with investors.
Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney, with strong patent licensing experience, a broad software, semiconductors, electronics, information technology, computer hardware, networking and wireless background and possess the following:
• 10+ years patent law experience with 2+ years recent experience in patent licensing.
• Broad technical knowledge, familiarity with all relevant technologies
• Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills
• Expert knowledge of principles, practices, case law and state of the art in patent licensing
• Experience managing outside counsel
• Ability to plan, organize and direct legal staff
• 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)
• Ability to make sound business decisions
• Some work experience in an engineering role is preferred
Education: A qualified candidate will be a registered patent attorney with the following:
• J.D., Law degree (preferably from a strong IP program) is required.
• Registration before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and license to practice in at least one state (preferably California) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably graduate degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or some other very closely related field is required.
Contact:
Please apply directly to jobs@intven.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Setter Roche LLP, a patent law firm located in the Denver-Boulder metro area, is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with a background in electrical or computer engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and 2+ years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Experience with opinions, licensing, and transactional matters is a plus. Ideal candidates will possess excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
The Firm works with leading scientists and engineers in the telecommunications and computer hardware and software fields. Attorneys and agents at Setter Roche enjoy a work-life balance and compensation that is highly competitive with other patent firms in the Midwest and Mountain West regions.
Contact:
For more information on the firm, please visit http://www.setterroche.com. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email to careers@setterroche.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, Colorado
D’Ambrosio & Associates, P.L.L.C., a growing Intellectual Property Law Firm, has immediate openings for a Senior Associate Patent Attorney as well as a Junior Associate. The firm focuses on patent and trademark filings and prosecution, international patent and trademark prosecution, IP portfolio management, due diligence studies, and dispute resolution. We offer a highly competitive salary, friendly working environment and excellent benefits including medical and a retirement plan.
Qualifications:
Senior Patent Attorney: Candidates for the Senior Associate position must have 4+ years of patent prosecution experience with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Junior Patent Attorney: Candidates for the Junior Associate position must have at least 1 year of patent prosecution experience with an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Contact:
Please email resume and contact information to ahoustonassoc@msn.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Houston, Texas