Senior Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fairfax or Warrenton, Va.

Kilyk & Bowersox, a small, highly focused intellectual property law firm with offices in northern Virginia, has an immediate need for a Senior Patent Attorney with prosecution experience in chemical, biochemical, and light electrical/mechanical disciplines. The candidate should be able to handle various technologies. The candidate should have a minimum of five years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, and have the necessary skills to work independently on matters in most areas of chemistry, biochemistry, and related fields. A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering is required as well as a J.D. from an accredited law school, membership in good standing with at least one state bar, and registration with the USPTO. A demonstrated ability to work directly with clients and independently prepare patent applications from invention disclosures is required.
The Senior Patent Attorney position means that the candidate must assume direct responsibility for client portfolios. The candidate would have the opportunity to handle all phases of patent prosecution and to become part of a small but efficient and profitable firm.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

hc-parkH.C. Park & Associates, PLC is searching for a Registered Patent Attorney or Agent who has experience in Patent Prosecution (preferably at least 2 years), and a Chemistry background, preferably organic chemistry. Experience with organic light emitting diode display devices, and related technologies is highly desirable to support our foreign origin based patent practice.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated Contact Information)

Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina, and St. Louis, Missouri is seeking Patent Attorneys with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or closely related fields.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Flexible Location)

Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C. is seeking full-time patent attorneys and agents to assist us with our growing practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply. We offer excellent compensation and a relaxed work environment. Inquiries are treated in absolute confidence. Portable business is not required. Though we are based in Washington, D.C., Applicants may be remotely located.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Cary, N.C.

Murphy, Bilak & Homiller PLLC (MBH) is boutique intellectual property law firm located in Cary, North Carolina. We have a robust, collaborative practice that focuses on complex technology in the semiconductor, telecommunications, and consumer electronics industries. MBH was ranked #17 in Juristat’s most recent rankings of top U.S. patent firms, which considers both volume and performance.

Patent Associate / Agent – Small Law Firm – Austin, Texas

Davidson Sheehan LLP, an IP boutique headquartered in Austin, Texas, is looking for skilled and productive patent attorneys and agents to join our team. We serve a diverse group of sophisticated clients for whom we do exceptional work in a team-oriented environment.

Patent Legal Assistant – Large Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

Hauptman Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks a Patent Legal Assistant who will support several growing IP practice groups. This Legal Assistant will handle patent prosecution with a focus on filing applications and information disclosure statements. The position requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize workload, communicate well with other members of the team, anticipate needs and identify solutions to problems. This position will report to the Practice Manager and may be called upon to support other practice areas, as necessary.

Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

drinkerDrinker Biddle & Reath LLP is seeking candidates for a Patent Agent position in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and should have a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a law firm or at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates with at least a M.S. degree or Doctorate in Biotechnology or Chemistry or laboratory experience are preferred. Qualified candidates should be able to conduct patent searches, assist with patent preparation and prosecution patent applications. Familiarity with and technical experience in the areas in Biotechnology and Chemistry are preferred.

Patent Agent or Technical Advisor – Large Law Firm – Houston, Texas

Chamberlain Hrdlicka is searching for a Chemistry Patent Agent or Technical Advisor for its Intellectual Property Section in its Houston, Texas office. The Patent Agent shall be responsible for a broad range of intellectual property services, including patent drafting and prosecution but also potentially expanding into active participation in developing and implementing IP strategy under the guidance of attorneys. Ideal candidate will have at least 2–5 years of strong patent drafting and prosecution in a law firm environment, excellent client relationships and interpersonal skills, and a strong academic background. Candidates that are currently with a corporate in-house team will also be considered but must have direct drafting and prosecution experience.

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Fairfax, Va. or Telecommute

Harrity & Harrity, LLP is looking for remote, local, or reduced hours patent professionals to prepare and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Patent 300 companies. We offer true Life/Work balance – work where you want, when you want, and how much you want. We provide ample, steady preparation and prosecution work from a mix of leading electrical and mechanical technology companies. We provide an excellent compensation package that is production-based, and includes comprehensive benefits. We provide opportunity for client counseling through direct client interaction, as all clients are firm clients, and we provide opportunity for career growth/development including training in business development and client management. We have an innovative firm culture including cutting edge technology, collaborative work environment, and dedicated support team.

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

Bookoff McAndrews (BoMc) is seeking a full-time registered patent attorney to join our firm. The attorney’s primary responsibilities will include assisting in the drafting of patent applications and other prosecution/counseling matters. This includes drafting opinions and conducting due diligence investigations and performing freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses under the supervision of the firm’s partners.

Design Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

leeLee & Hayes is seeking a Patent Attorney with design patent experience for our Spokane, Seattle, Austin, Atlanta, DC, or Rochester offices. The firm’s design practice includes strategic procurement and enforcement of design rights for some of the world’s largest, most innovative, and well-known organizations. We consult as experts in design patent law, developing strategies for our clients to protect the ornamental characteristics of their innovations, whether that includes electronic devices, vehicles, graphical user interfaces, or apparel.

Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Houston, Texas

Blank Rome is seeking a Patent Agent to support the Firm’s patent prosecution practice, leveraging technical expertise to assist the Firm’s clients in protecting their technology with patents. The Patent Agent will work under the supervision of a licensed patent attorney to draft patent applications and prosecute applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This role supports client innovation efforts through active participation in the preparation of patent specifications, including drafting of claims. The Patent Agent assists attorneys in the writing of scientific and technical documents clearly and concisely, conducting legal and technical research using all available resources in support of various patent-related matters.

Patent Agent – Other – Arlington, Va.

Nixon & Vanderhye P.C., a leading Washington, D.C. area intellectual property law firm, seeks a detail-oriented patent agent with experience preparing and prosecuting mechanical-related patent applications to work in its Arlington, VA office.

IP Patent Associate / Agent – Large Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

Nexsen Pruet is seeking a highly motivated Patent Associate/Agent to join its growing Intellectual Property Practice Group in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Senior Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Washington, D.C.

Unified Patents seeks two qualified patent lawyers with post-grant experience to join its growing legal team. Applicants must have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) working on post-grant petitions (IPR, PGR, and CBM), reexaminations, or other administrative drafting and litigation experience.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

cantor-coburnCantor Colburn LLP, a law firm with a national intellectual property practice, seeks a patent attorney or Patent Agent with a degree in chemical engineering to work in any of the firm’s five offices: Hartford, Connecticut; Alexandria, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; and Troy, Michigan. Remote work will also be considered.

Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PCBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening in our Alexandria office for a patent agent with a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. This position requires the ability to think critically, to quickly understand new technologies and to write well. Candidates would preferably have some patent drafting and prosecution experience, but experience is not required. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and patent offices around the world. Candidates must be already registered to practice before the USPTO or be willing to sit for the registration exam. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, and college transcript(s).

Associate – Small Law Firm – Austin, Texas or Telecommute

Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP has an opening for a registered U.S. patent attorney to join our growing patent practice as a full-time associate. Remote associates are welcome. Primary responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering and at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Technical Specialist / Research Engineer – Large Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks a Technical Specialist / Research Engineer. This person will draft domestic/international patent applications for technical fields including: semi conductor processing/material science, electrical engineering, robotics, optics, artificial intelligence and video processing computer software.