ITC Associate – Large Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

January 16, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a highly qualified intellectual property litigation associate with a minimum of 2 years of significant ITC Section 337 litigation experience. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills are required.

Steptoe is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Trademark/Trade Secret Associate – Large Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

January 16, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks an Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in Washington, DC. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required.

Steptoe is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

January 16, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

HP Inc.’s Patent Development Group is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its legal team. In this role, Counsel will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that furthers the goals of HP's dynamic business. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success.

This unique opportunity will offer significant promotional and rotational opportunities. Successful candidates begin their careers in the Patent Development group and personally design their career path based on their goals and interests. Future roles can include patent portfolio management in Patent Development, rotations to IP Transactions & Counseling or IP Sales & Licensing, and Director or VP level leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting patent applications and office action responses.
Managing patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by working directly with HP's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HP and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HP's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Collaborating with engineers in invention mining sessions, patent scrubs, and patent education sessions
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional or rotational opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

Education And Experience Required:

A B.S. degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A J.D. degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Admission to practice before the USPTO
1 to 7 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
Strong academic credentials
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high-tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://h30631.www3.hp.com/job/boise/patent-counsel/3544/9503540. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample, such as a published patent application and/or published Office Action response.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas; Vancouver, Washington; or Boise, Idaho

IP Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 16, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a highly qualified intellectual property litigation attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join its DC, Chicago, New York, or San Francisco office. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills are required.

Patent Attorney – Other – Gainesville, Fla.

January 14, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Electrical

Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Eisenschenk seeks a highly qualified individual to prepare, draft, and prosecute patent applications relating to semiconductors, circuits, computer architecture and/or software. This individual will also counsel clients and prepare opinions.

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

January 12, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Unified Patents is again growing its legal department, and seeks experienced, registered, patent attorneys. Applicants must have at least 3 years of law firm or other relevant experience at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and post-grant petition (IPR, PGR, and CBM), reexamination, and other administrative drafting and litigation experience;

Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science (SC), as well as experience with video codecs, coding, cryptography, compression, signals, wireless communications, or other algorithmic subject matter. Patent examination experience is a plus; clerking experience is a plus; familiarity with ongoing cases post-SAS Institutes is a plus. Must be willing to work within a team, work well independently, and enjoy writing and editing. Journal and filing experience a plus. Strong preference for candidates located in the Washington, DC area.

DUTIES

Managing patent office proceedings internally
Drafting, filing, and litigating patent office proceedings, e.g., inter partes reviews
Handling calls with decision makers
Preparing for, conducting depositions
Presenting at oral hearings
Drafting motions and briefs
Supporting senior attorneys with management of ongoing matters
Support docketing, e-filing, deposit account, budgeting, and other IP functions
Editing work product of colleagues, outside counsel
Amicus curiae drafting and support; comment drafting and support
Contract, licensing, and other legal support services
Legal writing, support, and other various legal duties

REQUIREMENTS

3 years of PTAB (drafting petitions, filing, litigating, deposition) experience
State and Patent Bar passage
Ability to work independently and in a team
Excellent English written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED

Patent Office examination experience
Algorithmic, codec, and other code-based subject matter experience
Appellate and /or Clerking experience
EE or CS undergraduate degree
Graduate Technical (MS, MA, or PhD) degree
Willing to work from DC strongly preferred

BENEFITS
Aggressive, competitive benefits, with generous vacation and paid-for health insurance; freedom to work from home when appropriate; maternity and paternity leave; and financial support for bar and further education.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://unifiedpatents.workable.com/j/591C80324F. Please provide cover letter showing PTAB filing experience.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Washington, D.C.

Patent Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 9, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Pierce Bainbridge, the fastest growing elite law firm in the history of the world (that is not hyperbole) seeks Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in either New York, Los Angeles, DC, or Boston. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in patent litigation with a degree in electrical engineering or computer science.

Associate Patent Attorney – Small Law Firm – Plantation, Fla.

January 2, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Christopher & Weisberg, PA has a full time position available for patent bar eligible 3L (following graduation) or recent graduate (now) with BS and/or MS in the biomedical arts (esp. biomedical engineering -- not a BA in Biology). Device industry experience would be wonderful. Work will initially be patent prosecution related for medical devices. Over time, work will broaden into other areas of patent work to include litigation support, as well as trademark work. Also seeking candidate with BSEE and/or MSEE for communications related patent work.

Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Va. or Telecommute

January 2, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, 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.

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

December 19, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, a full-service intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorneys and agents with two to six years of relevant software experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields.

Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 17, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in either New York, DC, San Francisco, or Chicago. Ideal candidates will have 1-4 years of experience in life sciences/pharmaceutical patent litigation with a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or chemistry. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required.

Patent Attorney – Medium Law Firm – Louisville, Ken. (Updated)

December 17, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Middleton Reutlinger is seeking patent attorney or patent agent candidates having a background in mechanical engineering or electrical/computer engineering to:

I.P. Associate or Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

November 30, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP, a prominent national law firm with an IP Department of over 90 attorneys among its 650 attorneys nationwide, is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate or Patent Agent in any of its IP offices. This position requires a minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience and at least a BS in chemistry, biochemistry, or related degree. Admission to a state bar, and USPTO registration is required for the Associate opening. The Patent Agent position requires USPTO registration. Graduate degree and/or industry experience preferred. Experience with pharmaceutical patent prosecution is a plus. Successful candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills; and will enjoy a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, opinion drafting, and post-grant proceedings.

Dinsmore’s IP Department includes a group of 90+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Charleston, Denver, Groton, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. Please visit our website at www.dinsmorecareers.com to view all Intellectual Property positions available.

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

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.