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

November 18, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent prosecution attorney sought by Potomac Law Group, PLLC, an innovative firm with 80 lawyers and growing. Candidates must have four years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the EE and CS areas, including computer hardware/software and telecommunications. Attorneys based in the DC area strongly preferred. Work for great clients in a growing patent group with a dozen patent attorneys. Compensation structure is transparent. Potomac Law is a full service firm with an established and rising reputation. The firm is ranked by US News and World Report as one of the best law firms in the US.

Experienced Patent Agent – Small Law Firm – Flexible Location

November 18, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur PLLC, a certified woman-owned biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, has a unique opportunity for a life science and/or small molecule-focused patent agent with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Primary responsibilities will include drafting applications, responses to office actions for US and foreign applications, and supporting the firm’s attorneys in the technical aspects of opinions.

Associate / Counsel – Small Law Firm – Flexible Location

McNeill Baur PLLC, a certified woman-owned biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, has a unique opportunity for a patent associate or counsel specializing in life science patent preparation and prosecution with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Experience with small molecules is preferred. Primary responsibilities will include drafting applications, preparing responses to office actions for US and foreign applications, and preparing opinions, and other counseling projects.

Senior IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Rockville, Md.

November 1, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC is seeking a Senior IP Counsel.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and a current license to practice before a state bar is required.
Graduate degree in technical area, preferable in biotechnology or chemistry.
A minimum of 5 years of legal experience at either a law firm or an in-house position, preferably working with advanced biotechnology.
Admittance to practice before the U.S.P.T.O. is required.
Ability to travel when necessary (domestic and/or international).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide a high quality level of professional, cost effective, proactive and responsive legal services to internal clients in the area of intellectual property.
Manage the company’s patent portfolio, including soliciting and evaluating invention disclosures, conducting patentability investigations, filing, prosecuting, issuing and maintaining patent applications and patents domestically and internationally in coordination with and through managing outside counsel.
Where appropriate, enforce MSD’s intellectual property rights through investigation of competitors’ products and supporting negotiation of favorable intellectual property licenses and litigation.
Analyze third party claims alleging intellectual property infringement by MSD’s products or services, including conducting and/or managing infringement and validity investigations and supporting negotiation of favorable intellectual property licenses and defense of MSD in intellectual property litigation.
Provide support to legal transactional team by analyzing and commenting of IP terms of various agreements.
Provide legal advice on obtaining copyrights, protecting trade secrets and avoiding infringement of the copyrights and trade secrets of others.
Manage the trademark process at MSD, including the acquisition of trademarks, advising and training on mark selection and use, conducting right to use investigations, and filing, prosecuting, issuing and monitoring trademark applications and registrations in coordination with and through managing outside counsel.
Maintain up to date knowledge of the company’s technology.
Review company product literature, reports to customers and collaborators, and proposals to the government to ensure intellectual property in such disclosures is adequately protected.
Meet promised deadlines for rendering advice or preparing documents, and be available when called on by management and staff.
Proactively anticipate IP legal issues before they become problems by practicing preventive law and by early involvement.
Provide training and written guidelines on the acquisition and preservation of intellectual property rights.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://rew12.ultipro.com/MES1002/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=1239.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Rockville, Maryland

Intellectual Property E.E. / Software Patent Prosecution Associate – Large Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

October 23, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ballard Spahr LLP's Atlanta office seeks an Associate with at least four years of patent prosecution experience in the electrical or software technologies areas. He or she will have the opportunity to join Ballard's national practice and work on both patent prosecution as well as patent litigation matters. Excellent academic credentials, a technical background in electrical engineering or computer engineering/science, and superb writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Membership in both the Georgia and Patent Bars are preferred.

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

October 8, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity is looking for remote, full-time, or reduced hours patent professionals to prepare and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Patent Biotechnology Associate – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

October 3, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is seeking an Associate with 2-4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, drafting opinions and conducting due diligence with a strong technical background and a Ph.D. in biotechnology, molecular biology, immunology or a related discipline. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Virginia Bar admission preferred.

E.E. Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

October 1, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with two to eight years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, physics, or related fields. Candidates can expect to work primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients. The firm’s practice is global in nature, representing major companies in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, South America and in virtually every region of the United States.

Mid-Level I.P. Associate / Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

September 28, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Mid-Level I.P. Associate/Patent Agent. Responsibilities include preparing patentability searches and patent applications, drafting Office action responses, and partnering with Firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

September 28, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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 Attorney / Design Lawyer – Small Law Firm – Silver Spring, Md.

September 1, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

SAIDMAN DESIGNLAW GROUP LLC is seeking an exceptional patent attorney. We are a boutique’s boutique, a small law firm specializing in a unique IP niche - design law - the protection and enforcement of IP rights in the aesthetic appearance of our clients’ products.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

September 1, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking a Patent Agent. The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Patent Agent role are expected to include the following:

Senior Legal Editor, Patent Litigation – Large Corporation – Flexible Location

August 27, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Practical Law US is seeking an experienced patent litigation attorney to work on patent resources for our Intellectual Property & Technology Service.

The attorney will:

Conceptualize, draft and edit original legal know-how materials, including practice notes, annotated standard-form documents and transactional checklists for online and print publication.
Establish and maintain relationships with external law firm contributors.
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to plan and lead product demonstrations, webinars and in-person continuing legal education seminars for current and potential subscribers.
Assist with the development of special projects undertaken by Thomson Reuters and Practical Law.
Organize and conduct webinars on topics of interest to attorneys practicing in the patent area, and assist with marketing initiatives and sales demonstrations.
Write and edit content for Practical Law's companion magazine, Practical Law The Journal.
Develop relationships with law firm attorneys, in-house counsel and industry groups to ensure that the patent litigation content is topical and meets their needs.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have at least the following skills and experience:

J.D.
At least eight years’ experience working as a patent litigator in a law firm, with expertise in patent and other intellectual property law and practice.
A good understanding of the needs and priorities of law firm and in-house counsel and the legal market.
A passion for writing and good editing skills, including:
- very close attention to detail;
- impressive command of grammar, punctuation and plain English;
- strong technical drafting skills; and
- the ability to write about complex legal issues clearly and simply.
Enthusiasm and ambition, with a desire to improve the efficiency of legal services.
Expertise in all aspects of patent litigation and federal practice and procedure is required, optimally including:
- pre-suit investigations;
- drafting patent litigation documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, proposed jury instructions, and trial and appellate briefs;
- Markman briefing and hearings;
- taking and defending depositions;
- working with expert witnesses;
- arguing motions and/or other applications before a court; and
- preparing for and litigating at trial.
Significant practice experience in one or more of the following areas is helpful:
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings;
- ITC Section 337 proceedings;
- Hatch-Waxman ANDA or biosimilar litigation; and/or
- Patent prosecution and strategic counseling.

Contact
To apply, please send your resume and a paragraph summary of your relevant experience for this position to: brian.gross@thomsonreuters.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Flexible location

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

August 23, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with two to six years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related fields. Candidates can expect to work primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients. The firm’s practice is global in nature, representing major companies in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, South America and in virtually every region of the United States.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va or Telecommute

August 23, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

MH2 Technology Law Group, LLP is looking for a local or remote, part-time patent professional with an electrical engineering background to prepare and prosecute patent applications, draft opinions, and provide IP counseling for our clients, which include many Fortune 500 companies.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

August 4, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is seeking an entry level associate to join its Intellectual Property group in its Charlotte office. Candidate will practice in the areas of patent and trademark law, patent prosecution, licensing and litigation support.

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

July 29, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is currently seeking resumes from patent attorneys or patent agents with an electrical/computer science background, by way of a technical degree or work experience, interested in joining our team.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Fairfax, Va.

July 25, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity is looking for a remote, full-time, or reduced hours patent professionals to prepare and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Commercial Product Manager – Large Corporation – Arlington, Va.

July 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation

Bloomberg BNA provides legal, tax and compliance professionals with critical information, practical guidance and workflow solutions. We leverage leading technology and a global network of experts to deliver a unique combination of news and authoritative analysis, comprehensive research solutions, innovative practice tools, and proprietary business data and analytics. Bloomberg BNA is an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P., the global business, financial information and news leader.

Bloomberg BNA seeks a Commercial Product Manager to develop, manage, and implement product updates and enhancements; act as subject-matter expert for assigned markets; and support new product development and strategic planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet with editors to remain abreast of product updates and developments. Train and updates sales, marketing, and customer service teams on product features and benefits.
Support field sales force for product-related questions.
Develop and communicate competitive intelligence, points of differentiation, and market segment positioning to sales, marketing, and editorial teams.
Lead virtual and in-person customer meetings to communicate features and benefits of the service.
Act as main point of contact for proposed product updates and enhancements. Facilitate management review of proposals for final approval.
Initiate and design project plans, processes, and schedule of approved product updates and enhancements to ensure effective implementation.
Facilitate supporting activities from other departments, such as customer communications via marketing and customer service and website updates via product development.
Ensure projects are completed according to schedule within designated financial parameters and with appropriate input from stakeholders.
Track and report the status of projects as well as related changes and developments. Review and assess completed projects and applies findings to process improvements.
Perform market and subscriber research for guidance in strategic planning, new product development, and evaluation of tactical programs.
Serve as principal resource for identifying contributed content and enlisting outside authors for such content for review by editorial team.
Detail project plans for new product launches and support marketing teams’ launch campaigns, including communications schedule and marketing promotions.
Lead marketing team efforts to launch new products.
Act as liaison and key point of contact with operations, customer service, and development teams to set up and launch new products.
Maintain competitive analysis for assigned product line(s). Complete periodic analysis of pricing, promotion, and positioning of competitors’ products to identify competitive threats and market opportunities. Identify points of differentiation for products vs. competitors’ and communicates to marketing and sales teams.
Manage product packaging to achieve brand consistency, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiencies.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

5+ years’ experience in developing, using, supporting, and/or selling IP products/services or related products and services
Experience working with field sales force and working in IP markets (Corporation, Law Firm, or IP Consulting) or provider of such products or services a plus
Experience developing, using, or supporting Web products strongly preferred
Experience in project management required
Significant knowledge of IP subject-matter, industry, markets, and customers
Ability to understand how IP professionals and attorneys do research and what research materials and tools are important to them
Ability to represent Bloomberg Law effectively in a variety of contexts, both inside and outside of the company
Ability to work effectively in an environment of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressure
Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in science or technical subjects; additional coursework in business and marketing or equivalent experience
JD or MBA degree preferred

Contact
To apply, please email: cgrayson@bloomberglaw.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Arlington, Virginia

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

July 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with two to six years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, chemical engineering, or chemistry. Candidates can expect to work primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients. The firm’s practice is global in nature, representing major companies in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, South America and in virtually every region of the United States.