Docket Specialist – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

September 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jefferson IP Law, an eighteen patent lawyer/patent agent law firm, is seeking a full time docket specialist to work directly with senior partners and international clients in intellectual property matters. Outstanding academic achievement, attention to details, highly-organized, analytical skills, strong writing and proofreading skills, and the ability to work independently are a must.

I.P. Attorney / Patent Agent – Large Corporation – New Bern, N.C.

September 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

BSH Home Appliances Corporation is seeking applicants for Intellectual Property Attorney/Patent Agent to provide both independent and collaborative work in the field of intellectual property rights; for creating, establishing and expanding a strong BSH intellectual property portfolio; and counseling all levels of the business on strategic intellectual property matters.

Responsibilities

Handles acquisition of inventions, evaluation of inventions, maintaining contact with inventors; check work results of all BSH divisions for patentability and implement suitable results into invention reports in order to establish and expand a strong patent portfolio
Performs product clearing in order to avoid infringement of competitive intellectual property rights by BSH products.
Regularly meets with product development managers, manufacturing engineering managers, and inventors to educate and counsel on patentability and infringement issues in their daily work and to update on status of currently pending patentability opinions, patent applications, and freedom-to-operate opinions.
Regularly meets with Industrial Design department to acquire design invention disclosures; to perform design patent clearance work; to educate and counsel on intellectual property issues relating to industrial design work; and to update on status of currently pending design patent applications and design patent clearance work.
Drafts utility and design patent applications and responses to Office Actions from the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Manages outside counsel as necessary for quality control of draft patent applications and responses to Office Actions prepared by outside counsel.
Provides IP intelligence services.
Handles external invention offers.
Performs evaluation of the BSH IP portfolio in patent committees Manages IP proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office and federal and state courts.
Oversees infringement proceedings; evaluation of infringement; performance of infringement proceedings.
Oversees IP proceedings before competent authorities and courts to defend against third-party claims regarding intellectual property rights.
Handles contractual activities; negotiation and preparation of confidentiality, development, cooperation, license, and differentiation agreements with competitors, development facilities and suppliers in cooperation with the purchasing and product development departments in order to continually expand the know-how that is used by and protected for BSH.
Handles inventor remuneration issues.
Reviews daily filings with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office prepared by paralegals.
Follows IP case law, PTO developments, and IP legislation.
Periodically reviews and updates legal documents (i.e. Declarations and Amendments).

Requirements

JD from ABA-accredited law school and admission to state bar (does not apply to the Patent Agent track).
Must be a registered patent attorney or patent agent with a USPTO qualifying technical degree.
4 or more years of in-depth experience in protection of patent rights. Must have worked with engineers to obtain disclosures and have made patentability opinions.
Must have either in-house or top-tier law firm IP experience, and ideally a mix of both
High motivated, pro-active, ability to organize a heavy workload, and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities.
Strong customer/client service mindset
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within the organization, and with multi-national personnel from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and locations; must be comfortable discussing technical issues with engineers.
Strong team player with a healthy sense of humor
Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral; German language ability a plus
Must be willing to travel on occasions (within the United States and abroad).
Extensive knowledge of patent prosecution procedure.
Clear understanding of PCT and international patent prosecution
Good understanding of technology and willingness to learn any necessary technology.

BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, educational assistance and 401(k) plan. This position is eligible for the BSH Associate Referral Program.

EOE / AA Employer
We participate in E-Verify

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BSHHOME&cws=1&rid=2509.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: New Bern, North Carolina

BSH Home Appliances Corporation aims to make life easier with our products under the brands Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau. An international group with annual revenue of over 12.6 billion Euros in 2015 and more than 56,000 employees, we inspire through high quality product design, resource-efficient technology, and an excellent working environment. As a company of the Bosch Group, BSH offers you a wide range of career opportunities. Get ahead with your career - think ahead with us.

Patent Agent / Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, Va.

August 26, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Roberts Mlotkowski Safran Cole and Calderon, P.C., an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Agent/Attorney with three plus years of patent preparation along with substantial prosecution experience, and a degree in chemical disciplines.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, Va.

August 26, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Roberts Mlotkowski Safran & Cole, P.C., 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.

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

August 25, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW, a prospering boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C. Our practice has consistently grown over the years. NSIP Law offers a competitive salary with the rare opportunity to grow with our group and to be active candidate for promotion within our practice.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

August 17, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is a law firm with more than 170 attorneys serving clients in the Southeast and across the nation in a wide range of substantive areas. Our offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina; and Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington, North Carolina.
We are currently seeking a Patent Attorney with at least three years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, including in the chemical and/or materials science areas. The successful candidate would preferably be based in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. However, other offices across our geographic footprint are also possible. A portable book of business in not required.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

August 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields (background in Optics is a plus). Applicants should have at least two years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm, and experience drafting patent applications is preferred. Positions involve all aspects of patent prosecution, with opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

August 11, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Scheinberg & Associates, PC is a three attorney firm providing quality legal services related to the protection of intellectual property. Based in beautiful Austin, TX, we represent large and small clients throughout the United States. The majority of our practice is directed at preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications. We are looking for a senior associate or partner level attorney to help with our current work load and to help us expand.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Telecommuting

August 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

Faculty – Texas A&M Univ. School of Law – Fort Worth, Texas

August 4, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational, Intellectual Property

logo TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW in Fort Worth, Texas seeks to expand its top-ranked intellectual property law program by hiring a full-time faculty candidate with expertise in one or more areas of intellectual property practice for a contract, tenure-track, or tenured clinical position, with rank dependent on qualifications and experience. The responsibilities will include teaching in and providing supervision of clinics that support the work of the Center for Law and Intellectual Property (CLIP). CLIP affiliated clinics include the IP and Technology Law Clinic, which has both trademark and patent programs, and the Entrepreneurship Clinic.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 3, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C. is seeking part-time and 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. Applicants may be remotely located.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Telecommute (Washington or Texas)

August 2, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lindauer Law PLLC specializes in patent preparation and prosecution. Our passion is drafting and prosecuting crucial intellectual property assets for our clients, and we are looking for experienced professionals who share that passion.

Our focus is on our clients and colleagues. We strive to deliver excellent work product with a group of highly competent professionals. Our attorneys are provided with the support and resources they need to stay focused on the special talents they bring to our clients.

If you have the experience and desire to draft and prosecute high quality patent applications, you’ll fit right in.

We work in art areas including computer science, electrical engineering, mining, aerospace, and various emerging technologies.

You will be telecommuting, giving you the opportunity to live and work from anywhere you want in Washington State or Texas. Live the lifestyle you want, without the traffic jams.

Full-time positions are available for candidates with different experience levels including lateral associate, of counsel, and partner level.

During the interview process candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise.

Please, no recruiters or placement agencies.

Due to the large number of responses, we are only able to respond to those applicants who meet at least the following qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of experience drafting and prosecuting patents in the USPTO.
2+ years of (non-legal) industry/work experience is preferred.
Successful candidates typically have personally drafted more than 30 patent applications in the past two years.
USPTO Registration Number in good standing.
Attorneys must have J.D. and membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
Candidate should be fit to receive a Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) involving a comprehensive background and other checks.
Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property created from software, hardware, and internet related products and services.
This is full time employment, not a contractor position. If you have existing clients, we can discuss the possibility of transferring them.

Contact
To apply, please send your resume, transcripts, and at least two recent publicly available samples of your work via email to candidate@lindauerip.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Telecommute (Washington or Texas)

Patent Search Associate – Small Corporation – Pasadena, Calif. / Atlanta, Ga. / Remote

August 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

logo Sherman Patent Search Group (SPSG), a premier US-based patent search firm boutique, is currently seeking a patent search associate with a strong background in chemistry (both organic and inorganic chemistry). Prior chemistry-focused IP experience as an Examiner, or patent searcher is required - including experience in FTO, invalidity, and patentability searching. We have offices in both Pasadena, CA and Atlanta, GA - however remote work will be considered for experienced candidates. Ability and experience to take on technologies outside of chemistry is also required (e.g. simple mechanical inventions, etc.).

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fairfax. Va.

July 29, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Harrity & Harrity, LLP is looking for remote, local, or reduced hours patent professionals to prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent fields is required. Candidates must possess an in depth grasp of wireless communications (e.g., LTE, WCDMA, 3GPP).

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

July 27, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning, an Intellectual Property boutique in Greenville, SC seeks registered Patent Attorneys with one to four years of experience with degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Associates will work with our attorneys and patent agents primarily on matters related to patent prosecution and litigation for Fortune 100 companies as well as other national and international clients.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

July 26, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent attorney with 15 years experience, looking for 1-2 partners to start new IP law firm in Alexandria, VA. My background is chemical, and my work has been mainly in the area of patent application preparation and prosecution, with some opinion work and some trademark work.

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Small Corporation – New Delhi, India and USA

July 21, 2016- Asia, - US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Clairvolex, a rapidly growing IP asset management company that helps global IP owners build smart patent portfolios, is looking for a US patent attorney/well-experienced patent agent for an expat role at its global delivery center near New Delhi, India.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, training, and mentoring our team of patent agents on various prosecution and portfolio management activities. Quality oversight, development and compliance of portfolio development guidelines, customer communications, team-efficiency, process development are also key responsibilities of the role.

Eligible candidates include qualified USPTO-admitted patent attorneys or patent agents with 8+ years of experience preparing, prosecuting, and managing patent portfolios in hi-tech industries (telecommunications, semiconductors or enterprise software). Although not required, prior in-house experience as patent counsel will be an added advantage.

The role carries attractive remuneration commensurate to an overseas assignment and other benefits. Upon completion of two years in the expat role at our India delivery center, the candidate will have the option to relocate to one of Clairvolex’s offices in the United States (Silicon Valley, Philadelphia, or Salt Lake City).

Job Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for patent prosecution oversight in general, and more specifically supervision and quality control of the production of U.S. and EPO office action responses. Manage outside counsels for legal functions connected with filing office action responses, Examiner interviews and legal steps relative to allowance. The person will hands-on coach, train and mentor engineers in all aspects of US patent preparation and prosecution, and in particular the following:

A. Quality Oversight and Team Mentoring

Review and quality control responses to offices actions issued by USPTO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Wherever necessary, and in complex cases, hands-on draft office action responses.
Responsible for instructing the US outside counsels in regard to filing response to office actions, Examiner interviews, preparing and filing continuations, and matters connected with prosecution of US patent applications until grant.
In conjunction with the European Outside Counsels, review and supervise the responses to office actions issued by the EPO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Train, coach and mentor patent engineers to write high quality office action responses.
Offer technical support, subject matter expertise and portfolio development strategy advice to the team.
Develop training materials and offer training to Clairvolex employees, and patent engineers in particular.
Support through rendering subject matter expertise to the IPMS (IP Management Service) team – a large group of paralegals handling a variety of functions for multiple large in-house corporate IP operations.

B. Business Support & Client Relationship

Responsible for customer relations management relative to prosecution functions.
When required travel to client facilities for on-site reviews.
When required attend potential customer meetings and reviews.
Contribute to CLRC (Clairvolex Learning & Research Center) occasional articles, research papers and/or research in-put (not-mandatory).
Provide business support including by offering online presentations, attending conference calls to render presentations on service lines and related processes, making client specific proposals, obtaining client references (if and when specifically required) and providing case studies.

Contact
If interested, please apply with a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressed to: Abha Jaiswal Head, Global Talent Acquisition Clairvolex abha.jaiswal@clairvolex.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: New Delhi, India and Silicon Valley, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; or Salt Lake City, Utah

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

July 20, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

The Intellectual Property Practice Group of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP seeks to hire a computer science associate with 2-4 years of experience to reside in the Washington, DC office.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or Chicago, Ill.

July 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Banner & Witcoff is seeking associate attorneys with 2-7 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science for its Washington, DC or Chicago office. Patent prosecution experience is preferred. Associates will work closely with clients and senior attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with opportunities available for involvement in opinion work and litigation.

Patent Attorney – Federal Aviation Administration – Atlantic City Int’l Airport, N.J.

July 14, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Government

The Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center is seeking an experienced patent attorney to draft and prosecute patents. Duties will include licensing agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, nondisclosure agreements, IP rights determinations, technology transfer, unauthorized use and patent infringement, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and IP issues affecting government contracts and agreements such as data right clauses. Other assignments may relate to contracts, real property, tort claims, ethics, environmental, personnel, and appropriation law.