Patent Associate – Law Firm – Richmond, Va.

April 29, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Troutman Sanders seeks an experienced 1-4 year patent associate to join the Richmond office. The candidate should have an engineering or other scientific degree(s), preferably in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, and significant patent prosecution experience. Experience in patent litigation is also helpful. Large firm or IP-boutique experience is a plus. This is an opportunity to represent clients in an international practice and participate immediately in sophisticated intellectual property matters.

Director, Office of Technology Commercialization – Education – College Park, Md.

April 25, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational, Work - Admin

The University of Maryland is seeking a Director, Office of Technology Commercialization.

The Director leads and manages the OTC, overseeing personnel, budgets, and all aspects of intellectual property cultivation, assessment, protection, and commercialization. The Director establishes and implements strategies to maximize the social and economic impact of University research and discoveries through OTC’s commercialization efforts and its support of related entrepreneurial endeavors. The Director is responsible for developing and meeting annual OTC licensing goals and acts as primary point of contact and steward to resolve problems and issues affecting intellectual property and licensing at all levels within the University.

The Director interacts closely with University administrators, faculty, staff, and students; units involved in research administration support services, internal and external legal counsel; external partners / potential licensees and industry research and development. The Director will build strong relationships externally to drive broader awareness and dissemination of the University’s innovation capabilities and available technologies and will develop trusting working relationships with University researchers to advance the University’s culture of innovation and collaboration.

The Director reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Innovation and Economic Development (AVP) and strategically supports the AVP as the expert licensing professional in the OTC.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in technical, business or related field.
With a minimum of ten (10) years of successful leadership experience in corporate, academic, startup and/or entrepreneurial setting. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.

Bachelor’s degree in technical, business or related field.
With a minimum of twelve (12) years of successful leadership experience in corporate, academic, startup and/or entrepreneurial setting. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.

AND

Demonstrated experience in technology transfer, business development, intellectual property management, and related activities. Experience and strong technical competence negotiating deal terms, complex and standard, including an understanding of both industry and startup perspectives and needs.
Strong, demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to identify and hire talent, coach staff, develop and manage high-performing teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
Demonstrated expertise in working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Proven success engaging the private sector in a variety of commercial endeavors.
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative mindset for business planning and implementation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, internally and externally, evidenced through relationship management, networking, and team building.
Strong appreciation for and ability to drive relevant collection and reporting of metrics to assess not only office operational efficiency but also impact and outcomes.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and tact while maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, often under time constraints.
Ability to assess and advocate for resources needed to achieve goals and objectives of the office.

Additional Info:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.
Best Consideration date: 05/11/2018

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/59412.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Education
Job Location: College Park, Maryland

Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Plano or Houston, Texas

April 16, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Conley Rose, P.C., a leading intellectual property law firm with fifty professionals and offices in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, is currently seeking experienced professionals to assist with writing and prosecuting patent applications. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Patent Attorney (Semiconductor Technology) – Other – Alexandria Va. or Telecommute

April 16, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in all aspects of semiconductor technology is a must. Versatility in other technical areas is a plus.

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

April 7, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, 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 four years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering. 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.

I.P. Transactions Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

April 7, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is an innovative, dynamic company with a rich past and a promising future. Started in a Palo Alto garage by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard as Hewlett-Packard Company, HPE has continuously reinvented itself. Today, HPE is one of the world's leading technology companies and provides networking, servers, storage, IT and Cloud services, and software solutions for the next generation of IT infrastructure.

The effective management and leveraging of HPE’s intellectual property, on behalf of HPE’s global business units, across the full range of IP transactions, is a key function within HPE’s Legal Department.

HPE’s Legal Department is leading the way for in-house legal departments through our client-first orientation, unique approach to talent development, innovative use of tools and technology, and commitment to pro bono work.

In this individual contributor, intermediate level role you will report to the Director, IP Transactions & Counseling. The successful candidate will counsel and provide IP transactional support to business unit clients, the supply chain team, and to the IP sales and licensing team. The successful candidate will also support special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide business-focused IP solutions to all levels of management within the supported client group. Handle complex IP and technology transactions such as joint development agreements, inbound and outbound licensing agreements, patent sales and licensing, patent pool and standards agreements, university and government collaboration agreements, NDAs and other IP agreements.
Support and drive the IP due diligence process in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
Responsibilities include agreement drafting, negotiation, and encumbrance review. Will perform infringement and evidence of use analysis and prepare, present and defend claim charts.
Communicate HPE’s IP strategy effectively at all levels within HPE’s organization and prevent loss of IP value by obtaining the best possible IP terms for HPE in a wide range of transactions.
Counsel clients on legal risks in a compressed-timeline, business-critical deal environment.
Prepare and review submissions to HPE’s internal boards for escalation, review and approval of non-standard IP terms including those related to license agreements, participation in standards setting organizations and the like, patent pools and work on other non-product related IP out-licensing.

Experience and Qualifications

5+ years proven experience and success in providing intellectual property transactional counseling in a high technology environment, including experience providing legal support for standards and patent monetization activities. Strong understanding of intellectual property law required.
Appropriate technical degree (EE, CS, Physics or equivalent)
Industry knowledge in appropriate technology fields (server, storage, cloud, networking, IoT, services, hardware and software) is desired
Strong team player with excellent collaborative and influencing skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to deliver executive level presentations and an ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of clients, business partners, competitors, opposing counsel and others.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree, Bar qualification
USPTO/EPO/JPO Admission (or equivalent)
Some travel may be required

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://careers.hpe.com/job/palo-alto/ip-transactions-and-counseling-attorney/3545/7560305.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Palo Alto, California; Houston, Texas; Fort Collins, Colorado

Patent Attorney (M.E. / E.E.) – Large Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

April 4, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking Patent Attorneys with a background in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields for the Alexandria office.

Staff Attorney (Patent Prosecution) – Large Law Firm – Telecommute or Austin, Texas

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

Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. We have offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York and Shanghai. One reason for its success is its Patent Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in both the U.S. and internationally. The Patent Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences.

Associate I.P. Attorney – Small Law Firm – Tampa Bay, Fla.

March 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Smith & Hopen, P.A. is seeking a registered patent attorney with 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and technical expertise. Preference will be given to those with electrical and computer engineering degrees.

I.P. Attorney or Partner – Large Law Firm – Alexandria, Va. / Interstate

March 11, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman Ham, LLP offers partnership opportunities to one or more lateral patent attorneys to join our growing practice. Ideal candidates would have backgrounds in the chemical or life sciences fields, or patent or trademark litigation. These positions would require you to have your own book of business (and a willingness to help us develop and manage lateral work from our existing client base), and a desire to have more control over your work / life balance and income.

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – McLean, Va. or Indianapolis, Ind.

February 28, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys or patent agents with 3-5 or more years of relevant experience to work in McLean, VA or the Indianapolis, IN area. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

Mechanical Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Nashville, Tenn.

February 27, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson Intellectual Property Law, PC is seeking a Mechanical Patent Associate with two to four years of legal experience in the mechanical arts. Experience in opinion work, freedom to operate analysis, due diligence and patent application preparation and prosecution is required.

Responsibilities include:

Perform and conduct patentability and freedom to operate searches, render opinions regarding validity, infringement, enforceability and freedom to operate.
Draft, file and prosecute patent applications with a primary focus on the protection of inventions and patent prosecution relating to mechanical arts. I
International patent prosecution experience is also preferred.

Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in mechanical engineering with significant real life engineering experience. Must be admitted to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office and be a member of The Tennessee Bar (or willing to sit for the next exam).

Must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, ability to communicate clearly internally with other attorneys and with clients. Must possess the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form is required. Advanced writing, comprehensive reading, communication and research skill is required. A strong work ethic and excellent leadership skills will add to your success on our team.

To be considered, a candidate must have excellent academic credentials. The Patent Attorney must hold a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice.

About Patterson Intellectual Property Law, PC

At Patterson Intellectual Property Law, we understand the value of ingenuity. We’ve committed ourselves to being the intellectual property leader when it comes to technical expertise and breadth of knowledge. As a mid-sized firm of 16 lawyers able to handle large cases, Patterson Intellectual Property Law gives extensive attention to your needs and the uniqueness of each intellectual property case. We take an invested, intellectual approach that your IP protection requires. For more information, please visit www.IPLawGroup.com.

Contact
Please send resume/CV to info@iplawgroup.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Patent Practitioner – Small Law Firm – Austin, Texas

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

Gilliam IP is a small, growing firm that strives for excellence in our patent practice. We want someone who has a strong interest in technology, who is self-motivated to maintain knowledge of IP related cases, and who has a desire to learn. We are not interested in someone who wants to stamp out work for high billings. We pursue long term relations with our clients instead of short-sighted profits.

Patent Associate – Small Law Firm – Shrewsbury, N.J.

February 8, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Moser Taboada is seeking a Polymer Chemist Patent Associate in its New Jersey location with at least 2 years of experience practicing in the chemical arts.
Experience in chemical patent preparation and prosecution is required. However, experience may have been gained practicing as an agent.

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

February 7, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning is committed to maintaining the highest standard of client care, with an emphasis on providing client-focused, quality-driven services. We provide a full-range of legal services that span across all aspects of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, and that cover almost every industry and technology area. To provide such comprehensive IP-based services, our attorneys and agents combine technical and legal expertise with practical experience to help our clients fully protect and commercialize their intellectual property.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

February 7, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

HP is a proven leader in personal systems and printing, delivering innovations that empower people to create, interact, and inspire like never before. We leverage our strong financial position to extend our leadership in traditional markets and invest in exciting new technologies.

HP has an impressive portfolio and strong innovation pipeline across areas such as:

Blended reality technology - our unique Sprout by HP will change the way people do things, including:

3D printing
Multi-function printing
Ink in the office
Tablets, phablets, notebooks
Mobile workstations

We’re looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future’s yours to create!

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

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 email ceyda.a.maisami@hp.com or vist this website: https://h30631.www3.hp.com/job/houston/patent-counsel/3544/7039025. 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; Boise, Idaho; Washington, District of Columbia; Vancouver, Washington

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

January 23, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, 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. Although at least two years of experience is preferred, we welcome resumes from attorneys or agents with no prior patent prosecution work experience. We also welcome resumes from candidates with USPTO experience.

Trademark / I.P. Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Nationwide or Telecommute

January 22, 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, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Loza & Loza, LLP is seeking a Trademark/IP Litigation Attorney.

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

January 12, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP, a prominent national law firm with over 640 attorneys in 22 cities, is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate in the Washington, D.C. office. This position requires an attorney with a minimum of three years’ experience in patent preparation and prosecution, and a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. Qualified candidates can look forward to a practice that will include significant client contact and a diverse range of work, including analysis and opinion work, patent preparation and prosecution. UPSTO registration and admission to a state bar is required.

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

January 3, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, 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 four years of relevant experience with degrees in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. 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.