Registered USPTO Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Remote contractor location (US only)

July 10, 2021- US - Telecommute, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

NPDS Design Services, LLC is seeking a Registered USPTO Patent Agent.

Patent Attorney – Company – Anderson, SC

July 8, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

One World Technologies, Inc dba TTI Power Equipment ("TTIPE") is seeking to fill an in-house Patent Counsel/Agent position located at its Anderson, SC office. TTIPE is a global leader in quality consumer and professional power tools and outdoor products, designing and developing products under brands including RYOBI, HART, and RIDGID. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holidays. Relocation assistance may be available.

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – St. George, Utah

July 1, 2021- US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gurr Brande & Spendlove, PLLC, a small law firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to work in St. George, Utah. An ideal attorney candidate will have 2-3 years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates will be expected to be self-starters capable of managing patent prosecution as well as helping with an active litigation caseload under supervision of the firm's four partners. Exceptional writing, analytical skills, attention to detail, and professionalism are mandatory characteristics of a qualified candidate for this position. GBS manages a diverse caseload including work in the mechanical, electrical, chemical, and other fields, with a particular expertise in medical and consumer products. GBS also represents clients in IP litigation, including both plaintiff and defense representation in patent, trademark and copyright cases. Therefore, the Ideal candidate will have experience in prosecution and litigation, although the main duties of this candidate will be patent prosecution. Familiarity with Inter Partes Review (IPR), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is preferred, but not required.

Mechanical Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Cranford, New Jersey

July 1, 2021- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mechanical Prosecution Associate (2-4 years’ experience)

Intellectual Property Associate and Senior Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington DC

June 24, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northwest, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

WilmerHale’s Intellectual Property (IP) Department is interested in discussing positions with attorneys who have degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other engineering disciplines or physics, along with work experience or an aptitude in computer architecture, computer science, or signal processing fields.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Remote

June 1, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Aurora Consulting LLC is looking for a patent agent to help with portfolio management, growth initiatives, content development, and business administration.

What you’ll do:

You will help us navigate a very dynamic growth stage by assisting, as needed, in a wide array of disciplines including:

Patent portfolio management. Working closely with each client’s business, legal, technical, and management teams, you will assist with the client’s patent strategy and portfolio development efforts, including identifying and capturing inventive technologies, performing patent searches, preparing applications, and guiding patent prosecution.
Growth initiatives. You will help us continue our growth trajectory via active participation in networking, business development, and speaking engagements (virtual for now). This is compensated time and eligible for profit sharing.
Content development. We’re launching several digital outreach experiments this year, and we may need your help in developing blog, video, and podcast content.
Administrative backend. We’re working toward more automated solutions, but we still have several monthly tasks around reporting and project management that require human touch.

Who you are:

You have an undying love for enabling innovations and supporting inventors with the highest level of quality, high-touch service. Ideally, you’ll also have a good mix of the following:

Registered USPTO Patent agent with a background in bioengineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, software, or related technical discipline. A Master’s degree, Ph.D., and/or J.D. is preferable.
2+ years as an experienced patent strategist who is technically skilled and comfortable drafting and reviewing utility and design patent applications in the fast-paced startup world. You should be able to share a few office action responses and patent numbers or published patent applications that were predominantly drafted by you.
Experience performing patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis.
Experience tracking and maintaining multiple clients’ patent portfolios in different subject matter areas, monitoring portfolios with docketing systems, and providing regular updates to clients.
Ability to review and analyze technically complex documents, including scientific papers, patents, and technical specifications.
Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills.
Team player with proven ability to work with dynamic and diverse groups of engineers, inventors, and business and strategy teams.
Can self-direct, manage, and motivate. Takes personal ownership and responsibility for driving results and achieving milestones.
Comfortable wearing many hats while prioritizing and managing multiple deadlines.
Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Prior experience working remotely in a distributed environment is helpful. And it would be over-the-top if you also have public speaking and/or business development experience.

Apply online at:
https://aurora-consulting.breezy.hr/p/fa9061c9d516-patent-agent-remote

In your cover letter, please include references to:

Two Google Patents links to issued patents or published pending applications that were predominantly drafted by you
Two office action responses that resulted in issued patents or that were favorably reviewed by the USPTO

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: remote

Patent Attorney/Agent/Engineer/Scientist – Law Firm – Oakland, CA, Menlo Park, CA and Remote

May 13, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area patent law firm with over 25 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking patent attorneys, agents, engineers and scientists with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer science or electrical engineering, or have a graduate degree in physics. We are particularly interested in practitioners with a knowledge of wireless digital communication, ML/AI, optical device/semiconductor processing and/or chip design such as microprocessor architecture. We are seeking motivated applicants who want a full-time position and full workload. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly-trained support staff. Our main office is in Oakland, CA, near the 12th Street BART station. Our new Silicon Valley office is in Menlo Park, CA. Remote work arrangements are available.

Patent Attorney, Agent, or Engineer – Law Firm – Remote

May 11, 2021- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ALG Intellectual Property, LLC is seeking a new patent law professional to join its firm. At ALG, we live and work where we want, set our own hours, and interact with diverse and sophisticated clients. We provide a very competitive production-based compensation structure, benefits, and excellent training. If you have patent preparation and prosecution experience as an attorney, patent agent, or patent engineer, strong technical and writing skills, and a commitment to preparing a quality work product, we want you to join us. A background in electrical/computer engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics is preferred, but not required.

Junior Attorney – Law Firm – Frankfurt, Germany (U.S. Firm)

April 30, 2021- Europe, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Leydig, Voit & Mayer is seeking a U.S. patent attorney with 1–4 years of experience to be an associate in its Frankfurt, Germany office.

Successful candidates will be authorized to practice in at least one state of the United States and before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of academic achievement, excellent interpersonal skills, and a mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or physics degree. German language proficiency is a plus, but not required, as the working language of the office is English.

As an associate at Leydig, Voit & Mayer, you will experience a collegial and supportive environment that challenges your technical knowledge and improves your legal skills. Typical work activities include: U.S. patent prosecution, analysis and preparation of patent opinions, drafting agreements related to technology licensing and associated transactions; and support of litigation, administrative reviews, petitions, and appeals. Preferred candidates will have experience in at least some of these areas.

Leydig, Voit, and Mayer is a U.S. law firm with offices throughout the United States, as well as international offices in Germany and China. The firm has been at the forefront of intellectual property law for more than 100 years and enjoys an international reputation for excellence in all areas of intellectual property practice, including holding a Tier 1 ranking in Patent Law from U.S. News and World Report. The firm is committed to mentoring and associate development and offers an open-door environment in which you can seek assistance from anyone in the firm. Associate compensation begins at $160,000 and is adjusted based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, associates based in the Frankfurt office receive an ex-pat package, including additional travel benefits for travel back to the U.S.

Leydig offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a provider of legal services to U.S. government agencies, Leydig participates in the E-Verify program.

Candidate submissions for the Frankfurt associate position should be e-mailed to lawcareers@leydig.com and include: a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position; your resume; at least one writing sample, preferably relevant to patents (e.g., Office Action responses, appeal briefs, etc.); and certified or uncertified copies of undergraduate and law school transcripts, as well as graduate school transcripts if applicable.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Frankfurt, Germany (U.S. Firm)

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Boston Metro West

April 28, 2021- US - Northeast, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bainwood Huang & Associates, LLC, an established Boston Metro-West patent firm, is seeking a new patent attorney or agent to assist with growing portfolio of patent work. We are a dedicated, reliable, and hard-working team of professionals looking to add to our ranks. Our clients are industry leaders in Internet technologies, electronics, software, and mechanical designs. Candidates should be computer savvy, with solid technical backgrounds and excellent writing and analysis skills.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, DC (Currently Remote)

April 21, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bookoff McAndrews (BoMc) is seeking a full-time registered patent attorney to join our firm.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – McLean Virginia

April 12, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney

Roberts Calderon Safran & Cole, PPC (RCSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney with three to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with substantial experience drafting patent applications in the computer and software related fields with trademark experience being a plus, though not required. The ideal candidate will have sufficient portable business to occupy at least 25%, but not more than 50% of the attorney’s time.

Trademark Attorney Lateral Member – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

April 12, 2021- US - Midwest, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Trademark

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ) is a Chicago-based intellectual property law firm that specializes in patent and trademark prosecution. We are looking for a partner-level trademark and copyright attorney with 6-10 years of experience in US/foreign trademark prosecution, domain name disputes and other social media and Internet-related matters, TTAB proceedings, trademark licensing and assignments. Qualified candidates will have a portable book of business in excess of $200K/year. This is a full or part-time Capital Member position with remote work flexibility. This opportunity is for a large firm attorney looking to work with greater autonomy in a smaller firm environment or for a smaller firm practitioner looking to grow their client base through potential cross-selling opportunities to the firm’s nationally recognized clients.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works autonomously and has had significant client contact. The candidate must be licensed and in good-standing in at least one state, preferably Illinois, and federal court. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills are required.
To apply please submit your resume, transcripts and cover letter to the Trademark Attorney - Lateral Member Job Opportunity posted on HFZ’s website: https://hfzlaw.com/recruit
ATTN: Bill O’Connor Recruitment Manager
Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is committed to diversity as a core value of the firm. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. A diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our work experience and enhances the value of our legal services. HFZ is an Equal Opportunity/ M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer.

Mechanical Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, OR

March 19, 2021- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist, a mid-size IP-focused law firm, is actively seeking lateral patent attorneys or agents with strong expertise in mechanical engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 3-5 years of experience prosecuting patents in the medical device field. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Patent Agent – Non-Profit – Valencia, California

March 17, 2021- US - West, Emp - Non-Profit, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Regulatory

Alfred Mann Foundation is seeking a patent agent in Valencia, California.

Patent Attorney / Agent / Engineer – Law Firm – Bay Area, CA / Remote / Multiple Locations

March 13, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area patent law firm with over 25 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking lateral patent agents and patent attorneys with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer software, databases, machine learning, or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in physics, chemistry, or a bioscience. We are particularly interested in practitioners with a knowledge of 5G networks and/or chip design such as microprocessor architecture. We have lots of work and seek motivated applicants who want a full-time position and full workload. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan to reward hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly trained support staff. Our main office is in Oakland, CA, near the 12th Street BART station. Our new Silicon Valley office is in Menlo Park, CA. Remote work arrangements are available.

Patent Counsel – Medical Device – Law Firm – Irvine or San Diego, CA

March 10, 2021- US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Mechanical

Knobbe Martens, a prominent IP law firm seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants should have one to three years of patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school. Graduate degree desired, but not necessary. Must be licensed to practice law, preferably with the State Bar of California. Candidates must have superior technical writing skills. If you are forward focused and ready for a challenge, apply online at knobbe.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Irvine or San Diego, CA

IP Associate Attorney – Small Corporation – Reston, VA

February 22, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking experienced, highly qualified IP associate attorneys for our Reston, Virginia office.

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas: circuit analysis and in particular, analyzing circuits at the transistor level as well as semiconductor devices and processing, and will interface with foreign counsel to obtain international patents for our U.S. based clients.

Portable business is not required. However, the ideal candidate should possess strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts.

Education Background:

The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields such as physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering will be considered. In particular, candidates with industry experience in semiconductor devices and their fabrication will be considered.

Electrical Engineering candidates with mandarin Chinese language skills are a plus.

Experience:

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing and drafting new patent applications or patent examination, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties:

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patents in one or more of the following areas for U.S. based clients:

- Electrical: semiconductor devices and fabrication processes, transistor level circuit analysis, telecommunications (i.e., wired and wireless communications, hardware and software, networking, etc.), electrical engineering, software.

Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary:

We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.

For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits:

We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, casual dress, flexible work hours, with a low minimum billable hours requirement, free parking and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Contact:

Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Reston, VA

Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent/Specialist – Law Firm – McLean (VA), Shenzhen (China), or remote

February 5, 2021- Asia, - US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bayes PLLC is a mid-sized elite boutique law firm that offers exciting opportunities to work directly with global leading companies on cutting edge technologies, along with a flexible and collaborative firm culture. Competitive compensation scale comparable to AM Law 200 for the right candidate. The firm has offices in McLean, Virginia in the US as well as Shenzhen, China.

Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

January 15, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman (HFZ), a boutique law firm located in downtown Chicago, is looking for local patent attorneys with 1-5 years’ experience to join our patent prosecution team. HFZ represents clients in a wide variety of industries and technologies including the automotive, aerospace, electronics, software, Internet, e-commerce, wireless and cloud technology sectors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, biomedical instrumentation and consumer goods, process technologies and digital signal processing industries, media and process control technologies, amongst others. This full-time position has a billable hour requirement of 1850 hours with a year-end bonus potential.