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

July 1, 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 Prosecution Secretary – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

July 1, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is recruiting for a Patent Prosecution Secretary in their Alexandria, VA office. The Patent Prosecution Secretary will support members of our Intellectual Property Group.

Responsibilities:

Providing domestic and foreign patent prosecution secretarial support to attorneys and patent agents;
Preparing applications, responses and other patent prosecution documents for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office "USPTO" and reporting filings to clients;
Reviewing and maintaining attorney's dockets and entering their time into DTE on a daily basis;
Offering support for miscellaneous client-related projects;
Performing general secretarial duties including but not limited to preparing routine correspondence, reading and routing mail, file maintenance, and screening attorney's incoming telephone calls.

Skills and Requirements:

3+ years of patent prosecution secretarial experience with domestic and foreign patent prosecution preferably in a law firm environment.
Display excellent knowledge of and the ability to interpret and utilize current domestic and foreign patent prosecution procedures, correspondence and documents.
Ability to prepare USPTO filings, draft correspondence to clients and enter attorney's time utilizing proper grammar and accurate spelling.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work as a team with your peers and attorneys.
Knowledge of and proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Technically savvy.
Typing speed of 60 - 70 WPM; ability to produce accurate and attractive letters, USPTO filings, documents and reports.
Good proof reading and editing skills - attention to detail is a must.
Experience working with Lecorpio a plus, though not required.

Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC offer a benefits package that includes

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Program
Pension Profit Sharing Program
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay

Contact
To apply to this position visit: https://careers.bipc.com/Default.aspx?Tab=DDB54A17-24F1-480A-8FE4-7E521F94C2FF&cssUrl=true&Requisition=16111. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia

At Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, working together - to serve clients and to serve each other - is what we're all about. Our Firm has multiple offices in Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, as well as offices in California, Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C.; we are always looking for talented professionals to join our team.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Melbourne, Fla.

June 28, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Widerman Malek, PL, located in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a patent attorney to join their global practice in their Melbourne, FL office, located on the Space Coast just east of Orlando. Principal responsibilities include drafting patent applications, responding to PTO Office actions, managing IDS procedures, as well as litigation support involving IP rights.

Associate – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

June 21, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Antonelli, Harrington & Thompson LLP, a patent litigation boutique seeking an associate with 0-5 years of patent litigation experience for its Houston office. We look for highly motivated individuals with superior academic credentials. Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are key. This is a great opportunity for growth and development. A competitive salary and benefits package are provided.

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – United States (Remote)

June 19, 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 - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klintworth & Rozenblat IP, an eight lawyer/agent IP law firm, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced patent attorneys/agents and trademark attorneys having a minimum of five years of experience and portable books of business in the range of $500,000 or more.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Fairfax, Va. (or Remote)

June 14, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity, LLP, is looking for remote work, reduced-hours, and/or full-time patent professionals to draft and/or 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). Prior Patent Examiner experience at the USPTO is a plus.
Quality is the area that separates Harrity & Harrity, LLP from our peers. We pride ourselves on consistently delivering a high quality work product. Many of our patent professionals have previous experience at big law firms and as Patent Examiners. We give our professionals the unique ability to not only interface with clients (both inventors and in-house counsel) and prospective clients, but also the opportunity to contribute to improving the day-to-day operations of the firm and creating new and innovative systems.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 13, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent agent. With sufficient patent experience, the candidate may work in any of the firm’s locations: Hartford, Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Detroit; or Houston.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Memphis, Tenn.

June 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Regulatory

Medtronic is seeking a Patent Counsel II to work in its Memphis offices.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Develops and maintains intellectual property assets of the company including patent applications, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licensing and research agreements, publications and intellectual property aspects of contracts and agreements.
Prepares legal opinions and analysis of patents; reviews and drafts significant corporate legal documents. Evaluates the validity of competitors’ patents and potential company product infringement upon valid patents of competitors.
Responsible for pre-patent filing review, providing legal advice to the company concerning the patentability of its inventions and the advisability of filing patent applications covering the company’s inventions.
Provides other general legal advice and represents the company in matters relating to intellectual property law.
Requires undergraduate or graduate engineering or science degree and law school (J.D.) degree, and admission to practice in at least one state.

Minimum Education Requirements

A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia with the ability to ultimately be admitted in Tennessee; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Must have a minimum of 4-8 years of related experience with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or other engineering or related sciences.
Proven ability to apply practical patent experience and render legal advice involving spinal/orthopedic and/or other medical device technology along with some Patent Litigation and Post-grant proceeding experience is preferred.

Functioning Factors

Knowledge: Applies mastery of in-depth legal knowledge in one job family or broader intellectual property expertise in most areas of a job function. Helps set strategic direction and demonstrates global business acumen while thinking critically and making sound decisions.
Problem Solving: Focuses on patient and customer in developing solutions to complex problems that may generate breakthrough ideas or require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Initiate and lead change to ensure that solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
Discretion / Latitude: Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results. May provide guidance about work activities to colleagues.
Impact: Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results. Sets high standards, instills operational excellence, drives accountability and models ethical behavior. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious impact on business results and expenditures.
Liaison: Frequent interaction with internal or external contacts at various organizational levels concerning ongoing intellectual property matters. Collaborates with others and creates alignment while fostering diversity and inclusion amongst partners, customers, clients and peers.
Adhere to the Medtronic Leadership Expectations of Shape, Engage, Innovate, and Achieve.

Other Skills & Abilities

Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude
Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and to build strong working relationships.
Some travel may be required.

Contact
Apply online via this link: http://jobs.medtronic.com/jobs/patent-counsel-ii-8295.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a JD and 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.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a JD and a degree in chemistry to work in any of the firm’s five offices: Hartford, Connecticut; Alexandria, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; and Troy, Michigan.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, seeks a patent associate attorney with a degree in electrical engineering. With sufficient patent experience, the candidate may work in any of the firm’s locations: Hartford, Connecticut; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Detroit; or Houston.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

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

Davidson Berquist Jackson & Gowdey, LLP, an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks an experienced Patent Attorney who can work independently to support a varied IP practice including substantial litigation and post-grant review. Candidates should possess experience handling patent litigation or AIA post-grant reviews (PGRs, IPRs, CBMs) or prosecuting patent applications, and must have a degree in a technical discipline. The ideal candidate will have experience in the electrical, computer and/or software-related fields, and will be admitted to practice law in Virginia.

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

May 5, 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 to 7 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science for its Washington, DC or Chicago office.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

May 3, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Davidson Sheehan LLP, an IP boutique headquartered in Austin, Texas, 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. An electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics degree and 2-5 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications is required. Experience with virtual reality, graphics, mixed signal technology, or software preferred.

Associate – Law Firm – Arlington, Va.

May 3, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nixon & Vanderhye P.C., a leading Washington, D.C. area intellectual property law firm, seeks a patent attorney with experience preparing and prosecuting mechanical-related patent applications for its Arlington, VA office.

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

April 28, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lindauer Law PLLC specializes in patent preparation and prosecution and is seeking to hire excellent candidates with 5+ years of experience to join our growing practice. Candidates must be registered in good standing with the USPTO.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Arent Fox LLP is seeking a patent agent with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution or drafting in mechanical technologies for their Washington, DC, Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in mechanical engineering or physics, and experience in automotive and/or medical device technology is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. Please submit resume, transcripts and a writing sample.

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

April 16, 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.

Director, Intellectual Property – Large Corporation – Rahway, N.J.

April 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. We are seeking a Director - Intellectual Property.

We are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

The attorney will provide patent support functions for Merck’s Biologics and Vaccines discovery and development groups.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Draft and prosecute patent applications to protect Merck’s products, product candidates and platform technologies
Conduct FTO analysis for products, product candidates and platform technology
Conduct IP due diligence for corporate transactions
Provide legal services, advice and guidance that is consistent with law and Company policy; furthers business objectives and appropriately balances divisional/function/corporate business objectives and legal risks
Exercise judgment to drive decisions on routine and non-routine matters within area of practice
Supervise activities and manage relationships with outside counsel
Some domestic and international travel may be required

Education Minimum Requirement

A bachelor's degree in the pharmaceutical, chemical or biological sciences from an accredited institution
Graduate of an accredited US law school, with admission to the Bar of New Jersey or be eligible to obtain a limited license for in-house counsel
Registered to practice before the USPTO

Required Experience and Skills

Five (5) or more years as an attorney in a law firm or corporate setting, practicing in the patent area
Strong technical background, preferably with an advance degree in biological sciences
Excellent communication and analytical skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

Experience in counseling clients on intellectual property issues
Experience in managing a significant workload, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Ability to be proactive and take initiative

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

Contact

To apply, please visit this link: https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=IP+000104&lang=en#.VwgRdZDPEb0.email. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Rahway, New Jersey