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

January 27, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Arnold & Porter LLP has an opening for a Patent Law Clerk in the Washington, D.C. office. The Patent Law Clerk will be directly supervised by an attorney and get individualized patent law training. Ideal candidates will be organized; detail-oriented; and able to follow up on instructions independently. Responsibilities include: preparing and filing new patent applications and other patent prosecution documents; conducting client technology and patent portfolio assessments; supporting business development; managing large domestic and foreign dockets and other duties as assigned.

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

January 27, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Candidates should have an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., and significant graduate level experience. Training in the fields of plant biology, genetics, microbiology or entomology are preferred though candidates having experience in other biological science fields also will be considered. Research experience in RNA silencing, genome editing, microbiomes, or quantitative genetics is desirable. Successful candidates will have excellent academic credentials and strong verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will have passed the Patent Bar. Law school or prior legal training or enrollment in law school is not required. Benefits include a competitive salary and a tuition reimbursement program when applicable. Please include a cover letter, resume, school transcripts (please include each school), and writing sample with your online application.

Contact
Apply by visiting this link: http://www.arnoldporter.com/jobs.cfm?u=PatentLawClerkPlant&action=view&id=723. Please include a cover letter, resume, school transcript(s) and a writing sample with your online application.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.

Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran's status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our Firm's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Arnold & Porter maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster. Arnold & Porter LLP is an EO Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Great Falls, Va.

January 22, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Muir Patent Law, PLLC, based in Great Falls, VA, is looking for a patent attorney for electrical-related technology, and with at least 3 years of patent attorney experience in prosecution. Experience with circuits, semiconductor devices and manufacturing, and memory design and operation is a plus. Patent Examiner experience also a plus. We are looking for a full time employee, but would be willing to discuss other possible arrangements, such as part time or "of counsel." The job will initially entail mostly patent prosecution, including revising / filing / prosecuting foreign-originated applications, application drafting, and other USPTO submissions. We are a growing firm with an increasing number of clients and workload, so we are looking for highly qualified candidates who can hit the ground running without requiring undue supervision of quality, deadlines, etc.

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

January 13, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is seeking an associate for our Chemistry & Life Sciences Team in our Washington, D.C. office. Applicants must have 2-3+ years of experience in patent prosecution in fields of chemistry or chemical engineering. Applicants must also have a strong academic record including a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. Scope of position involves patent prosecution, client counseling, and opinion preparation.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

January 13, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Miles & Stockbridge P.C. is seeking a patent prosecution associate and/or agent with 2-4 years of experience to join our fast-growing Intellectual Property Practice located in our Tysons Corner, VA office. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling matters involving electrical and computer arts. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and experience preparing patent applications. Strong academic record and ability to work with a variety of technologies is required. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO and preferably admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

January 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Studebaker & Brackett PC, a growing patent firm located in Reston, VA, seeks a qualified, experienced Patent Attorney or Agent for primarily handling patent preparation and prosecution. At a minimum, the candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, and at least 5 years of patent preparation/prosecution and/or USPTO experience in the electrical arts.

Partner-Level Attorney – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

January 7, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Miles & Stockbridge P.C., a mid-Atlantic law firm with 230+ lawyers, is seeking patent prosecution partners with portable practices and a strong technical expertise to join our Tysons Corner, VA office. We represent national and international businesses and inventors and we offer a great team atmosphere and an unlimited potential for professional growth.

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

December 29, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rabin & Berdo, PC, an intellectual property law office in Washington, DC, is seeking a patent attorney to prepare and prosecute patent applications. We are a boutique IP law firm specializing in United States patent preparation, prosecution and counseling. The firm represents clients working on the cutting edge of a wide range of technologies, including network technology, software, data storage, Internet applications, wireless and other communications, and digital signal processing. Potential candidates are referred to the our website for further information about the firm's practice.

The firm offers a relaxed working environment both in terms of hours and adaptation to family lifestyle, while offering a competitive salary and bonus structure commensurate with education/experience, opportunities for advancement, and benefits including a 401(k) plan, health, dental, vision and long term disability insurance, as well as flexible work hours. Also, an interstate telecommuting option is available for the right candidate. Our goal is maintain the firm as a place where everyone feels intellectually challenged, professionally rewarded, and excited to come to work each day.

The job offers an opportunity for someone with a suitably technical background to develop a rewarding career in intellectual property law. Candidates should have a strong technical background, possess excellent English writing, language and communications skills, pay meticulous attention to detail, have a demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues and clients, and to work efficiently, independently and productively, and show a strong interest in advancing a career in intellectual property law.

We are seeking a Patent Attorney who will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the electrical and computer arts, as well as occasionally preparing patentability, invalidity, and infringement analyses. An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics or equivalent experience is preferred. Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.

Candidates should have at least three years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in the electrical arts and a background of knowledge or experience facilitating work in a broad range of electrical engineering, computer hardware and software, wireless communications, microprocessors, mobile devices and memory devices, and be able to easily understand circuit diagrams.

Contact
To apply, please email Steven Rabin at: srabin@rabinberdo.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, D.C.

Senior Patent Agent / Attorney – Law Firm – Rockville, Md.

December 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

AuerbachSchrot LLC, an intellectual property law firm in Rockville, MD, is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, USPTO-registered senior patent agent or attorney to assist in its growing domestic and international biotechnology and high technology patent prosecution practice.

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

December 3, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law Firm in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking Patent Attorneys or Agents with a background in electrical engineering and computer science, or closely related fields. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of solid patent prosecution experience in a law firm; some 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. EOE.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Houston, Texas

December 3, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Agent through December 14, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) in Houston, Texas.

Position Overview

Leads Chevron Business Units in developing an Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio, and in particular a patent portfolio, that provides competitive advantage for Chevron while maintaining Intellectual Property risk mitigation practices to substantially reduce the risk to Chevron's businesses. Collaborates with department-level Intellectual Property managers and coordinators in partnership with Chevron IP attorneys to design, adapt and deploy processes that will ensure appropriate management of Chevron's intellectual property.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Maintains knowledge of Chevron's patent portfolio and of competitors' patenting activities in connection with one or more selected technologies such as:
Exploration – Geoscience, including seismic data interpretation and imaging
Supports (in some instances may include organizing and leading) regular invention disclosure review meetings with the relevant business.
Exercises and maintains authoritative technical knowledge of Chevron technologies for assigned technology area(s).
Develops and implements Intellectual Property Strategies for managing Chevron innovations, intellectual property portfolios, and trade secrets for assigned technology area(s).
Maintains an understanding of third party patents relevant to Chevron's businesses and assists IP attorneys with freedom-to-operate studies.
Leads and organizes efforts to identify inventions and develop invention disclosures. Assists inventors with the writing and submittal of invention disclosures, instructs inventors in legal requirements for a patentable invention and advises on research data needed to support patentability of Chevron inventions.
Critically reviews and evaluates Chevron invention disclosures. Performs technical analysis of Chevron's inventions and conducts, directs and evaluates patentability searches.
Exercises knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws and procedures.
Independently prepares Chevron patent applications and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications to maximize protection and value for Chevron inventions.
Provides technical reviews and support for freedom-to-operate assessments, IP enforcement matters, and external publications.
Initiates and maintains effective communications with researchers, business leaders and legal colleagues.
Leads, organizes and/or supports patent committee meetings to facilitate portfolio management.
Assists with the collection of patent filing statistics and other department metrics to assess performance of IP Legal support.
Works well with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physics, the geosciences or comparable scientific discipline.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2011 or earlier.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution activities, preferably in a law firm environment.
Advanced degree in physics, the geosciences or comparable scientific discipline.
Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting applications directed to inventions in the seismic data interpretation and/or imaging.

Relocation Options

Relocation will be considered within Chevron parameters.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Contact
Please use this link to apply online: https://www.chevron.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=42545&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Houston, Texas

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, Md.

November 29, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, an established IP boutique in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking candidates for the following full-time, immediate, position:

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va. (Telecommuting)

November 18, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, 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. An advanced degree and industry work experience in semiconductor processing is a must. Versatility in other technical areas is a plus.

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

November 16, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW has been consistently growing and is thus seeking resumes from patent attorneys or patent agents interested in joining our team. We welcome resumes from attorneys or agents with at least two years of experience or those with significant experience. We also welcome resumes from candidates with USPTO experience. For candidates with significant amounts of experience, although portable business is welcome, it is not required.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Charlotte, N.C.

November 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

InVue is drive the growth of InVue’s IP portfolio and support the Chief IP Counsel in a variety of IP-related tasks. Your mission is to protect InVue's IP and ensure that InVue has the freedom-to-practice its own products. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with InVue's innovation and engineering teams throughout the product development process.

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

November 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mannava & Kang, P.C., a boutique intellectual property law firm in Fairfax, Virginia, is currently seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Patent Attorney/Agent. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience is preferred.

Intellectual Property Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

November 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Intellectual Property group at Sutherland is seeking a second to fourth year Associate or Patent Agent experienced in patent preparation and prosecution. Candidates should be members of the Patent Bar and have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an associated discipline. Relevant technological experience with software, semiconductor process and integration, cloud computing, network technologies, digital imaging, wireless communications, and/or consumer electronics is preferred. Excellent academics are required.

Patent Prosecution/Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

November 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for a Patent Prosecution/Litigation Associate with a Ph.D. in biotechnology. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery and patent prosecution. We seek candidates with transferrable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools. Virginia Bar membership preferred.

Patent Litigation/Post-Grant Proceedings Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 10, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for a Patent Litigation/Post-Grant Proceedings Associate with a minimum of 5 years of experience in legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery and patent prosecution. The ideal candidate will have a technical background with a Ph.D. in biotechnology or chemistry. We seek candidates with transferrable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools. Virginia Bar membership preferred.

Contractor Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas (Telecommute)

November 1, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Polansky & Associates currently has a unique virtual (work from anywhere) contractor opportunity for an experienced patent attorney/agent with an EE or related degree who is registered to practice with the USPTO. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner/Owner, this part-time position provides unlimited opportunity for professional growth, including possible full time employment in the future. Billing/collection-based compensation is negotiable.