Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

June 30, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Clements Bernard PLLC is seeking 1-2 associates/agents for its Charlotte, NC office.

Patent Engineer / Analyst – Law Firm – Remote

June 27, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

IP Edge LLC is seeking a Patent Engineer / Analyst. Tired of your daily commute? Getting burned out with a billable hour requirement? Want to break into the field of patent monetization? IP Edge has an opportunity for a creative, entrepreneurial spirited IP professional interested in working on patent licensing and monetization.

Vice President/General Manager, Patent Law – Large Corporation – Arlington, Va.

June 25, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Bloomberg BNA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bloomberg, and a leading source of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals, seeks a Vice President and General Manager. The Vice President/General Manager is responsible for developing the Unit strategy and managing the effective operational implementation of the Unit’s business plan within the larger framework of the Division’s strategy and business plan. Responsibility for managing the profit and loss for the Unit, as well as sustaining and growing revenue for the Unit. Also, responsible for leading and managing a high performing organization. The incumbent will be have Patent experience in a law firm, patent prosecution shop, art shop or government environment. The incumbent will have a market facing role and will be focused on continued growth through the expansion of new and innovative products and services as well as providing content, analysis, tools and customer support to legal and other professionals in the Intellectual Property, IT, Privacy, and Data Security markets.

Responsibilities

Critical Success Factors for individuals in this role:

Lead the development and implementation of the Unit’s growth strategy that leverages BBNA Legal’s brand, technology platform, innovative approach, and attention to client service.
Transform the way the Unit operates to exploit opportunities for scale and rapid marketplace penetration.
Leverage the BBNA Legal brand as a distinct and high-performing entity and as part of the broader Bloomberg enterprise.
Initiate market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats to the business segment; and, develop and execute market-facing strategies to drive improved revenue generation, business growth and customer satisfaction.
Participate in business development and sales efforts that ensure profitable growth and achieve marketplace leadership in the segment’s online legal research.
Cultivate the development of distinctive content and products characterized by editorial excellence and integrity by working closely with internal and shared-service resources to introduce new products, iterating them to meet changing market dynamics.
Develop the Unit’s product brand as a distinct and high-performing entity and as part of the broader BBNA and Bloomberg enterprises.
Create a high performing organization by driving improved operational efficiency in people, processes and technology to meet operational, financial and other performance goals e.g., customer retention.
Oversee talent and performance management to ensure that the business segment has top and diverse talent in key impact roles with the capabilities and performance levels to execute the business strategy.
Drive a market-facing, high-growth business culture that preserves the best elements of the BBNA Legal enterprise while ramping up performance and instilling a sense of urgency and a focus on results.

Candidate Specification: Key Selection Criteria:

Execution: Outstanding market-facing skills and ideally have led a team demonstrating topline results in high-end B2B management. An understanding and experience of strategic, consultative enterprise-wide sales, working within a B2B subscription model would be highly beneficial.
Market Impact: A proven leader with personal presence and credibility to secure support and buy-in internally and externally to achieve high growth objectives, a JD and Patent experience or previous exposure to the legal industry, especially the Intellectual Property, IT, Privacy, and Data Security sector, is highly advantageous but not essential.
Technology: Although a specific industry background is not critical, experience in an organization that relies on a technology platform, massive research and database support would be beneficial.
Commercial Strategy: A strategic and commercial leader to direct an ambitious plan for growth and market dominance of the online legal research and information market. The VP-GM will have experience in developing, driving and executing successful commercial strategies.
Managerial Skills: Exceptional general, operating and strategic management experience in an organization that has produced both successful growth and effective integration of diverse business. Attracting, retaining and development of top-level talent. The VP-GM will participate in the ongoing integration of the Unit and of the Bloomberg Law and BNA organizations; experience leading a culture change that propels innovation, market responsiveness, and a sense of urgency is valuable.
Operations: Demonstrable experience in delivering continuous improvement to an organization’s operations, including business planning, reporting, P&L responsibility, organizational structure and operations.

Requirements

12+ years’ experience and demonstrated success in developing and executing a strategic business plan and in managing all stages of the publishing, information services and product development processes; demonstrated success in driving achievement and growth of revenue and profit goals for a key business segment and assigned markets; business/market/customer development focus with strong commercial knowledge and judgment; excellent track record for delivering exceptional business results; experience and ability to work within a matrixed business environment; expertise in operational planning and budgeting; experience in communicating and negotiating with internal and external business partners and stakeholders; strong business and financial acumen, strategic focus, entrepreneurial spirit, analytical and decision making skills; demonstrated effective capabilities in managing change, influencing others, and communicating at all levels of the organization; strong focus on talent and performance management to effectively lead the business segment and staff and achieve performance goals; and self-starter who sets high standards of performance and leads by personal example. Bachelor’s, advance degree preferred, J.D. helpful but not required.

Critical Competencies:

Action Oriented – Drive for Results
High Level of Emotional Intelligence
Business Acumen and Strategic Agility
Customer Focus
Planning and Organizing
Creative and Innovation
Collaboration and Peer Relationships
Hiring and Staffing – Building Effective Teams
Delegating and Directing Others
Coaching, Motivating and Developing Others
Communication Skills (verbal, listening, written and presentation)
Continuous Learning

Bloomberg BNA is a leading provider of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals. Our network of more than 2,500 reporters, correspondents, and leading practitioners delivers expert analysis, news, practice tools, and guidance — the information that matters most to professionals. Bloomberg BNA’s authoritative coverage spans the full range of legal practice areas, including tax & accounting, labor & employment, intellectual property, banking & securities, employee benefits, health care, privacy & security, human resources, and environment, health & safety.

Bloomberg BNA offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, domestic partner benefits, transportation subsidies, annual and sick leave, parenting leave, 401(k), and much more.

Bloomberg BNA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Bloomberg BNA has adopted an Affirmative Action Program to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or any other classification protected by law.

Contact
Apply online at our website: http://www.bna.com/careers-bna-c6642/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Arlington, Virginia

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

June 25, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW, a prospering boutique law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C., is has additional new job openings and is seeking resumes from candidates interested in joining our team.

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

June 18, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Alexandria office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC is seeking a Chemical/Materials Technologies patent associate or agent with a minimum of 2 years of experience and a degree in the chemical arts. Candidates should have significant patent application drafting experience, and preferably with respect to polymer chemistry, nanotechnology and nanomaterials. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications, prosecution related documents, post grant review documents and opinion letters, as well as patent portfolio analysis. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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

June 11, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

DTI, a leading legal process outsourcing firm, is seeking Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents to place at the Washington DC office of a leading global intellectual property law firm. These are temporary-to-permanent positions with challenging work, competitive compensation, and a great work environment.

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

May 27, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Alexandria office of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has an immediate opening for a Patent Associate or Agent with a minimum of 2 years of patent experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering and registration with the USPTO. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Excellent academic credentials, writing skills and communication skills are required. The Firm’s mechanical patent work includes a wide variety of technical arts, including protecting inventions in high and low technology, obtaining design patents, developing patent portfolio strategies and analyzing intellectual property of key competitors.

Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

May 27, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Taylor English Duma, an innovative general practice firm with an entrepreneurial compensation structure, ranked as the fastest growing law firm in Atlanta, has openings at various experience levels for registered patent attorneys with any type of mechanical engineering degree. Primary responsibilities include reviewing, preparing, and prosecuting patent applications, with additional exposure to litigation and licensing. Connections in Atlanta are preferred, and the ability to work well with others is required.

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

May 20, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Red Hat Legal team is looking for a Patent Agent to join our Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure that Red Hat files and prosecutes top-quality, strategic patent applications. You will interface with Red Hat engineers and developers to generate strategic invention disclosures, and assist in managing the quality of patent prosecution work and other patent-related projects performed by outside counsel.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist senior patent counsel in managing day-to-day operations of Red Hat’s patent program for inventors, including directing outside the counsel's preparation and prosecution of patent applications, and reviewing draft applications, office action responses, and other prosecution documents
Contribute to Red Hat’s patent-related intranet sites and educational efforts, as well encourage employee participation through training and employee meetings
Work with Red Hat inventors to develop strategic invention disclosures
Participate in the Red Hat patent committee to review disclosures and make filing decisions
Assist other Red Hat intellectual property group members with reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defensive capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio, and supporting important third-party patent-related alliances
Assist with ongoing litigation as needed, as well as patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence

Required skills/Experience

5+ years of relevant experience in all aspects of patent prosecution practice
Some in-house patent and technical experience is preferred
Technical background in software, like a bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical and computer engineering, or programming experience
Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier college
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: http://jobs.redhat.com/jobs/descriptions/patent-agent-raleigh-north-carolina-job-1-5366071.

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

At Red Hat, we connect an innovative community of customers, partners, and contributors to deliver an open source stack of trusted, high-performing technologies that solve business problems. We're a billion dollar S&P 500 company offering solutions from Linux to middleware, storage to cloud, together with award-winning global customer support, consulting, and implementation services.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Research Triangle Park, N.C.

May 8, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

BRINKS GILSON & LIONE, an intellectual property law firm with more than 135 attorneys and scientific advisors headquartered in Chicago seeks a registered patent attorney with 1-3 years of relevant experience and a strong background in chemistry or biochemistry for its Research Triangle Park, North Carolina office. The ideal candidate has experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, writing opinions, and conducting freedom to operate studies relating to a wide range of chemical and biochemical arts. The ideal candidate also has superior academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. An advanced degree or scientific industry experience is a plus.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

May 8, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lowe Hauptman Ham, LLP, a rapidly growing intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in all aspects of semiconductor and circuit technology is a must. Versatility in other technical areas is a plus.
Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution. Industry experience working in the semiconductor area and Chinese language ability is advantageous. The key attributes of a successful candidate for this position are talent, insight, attention to detail and outstanding writing ability.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Research Triangle Park, N.C.

May 5, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Syngenta is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its offices located in Research Triangle Park, N.C.

Role purpose / Accountabilities
The Syngenta Patent Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals working together in a mutually supportive environment to achieve Syngenta’s business goals.

The position will involve all aspects of patent law with particular emphasis on application drafting, worldwide patent filing and prosecution, client counseling, evaluating patent validity and infringement issues, preparing and reviewing agreements and managing an IP portfolio. The position will provide IP support for and be located at Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC. in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Qualifications
Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge

Juris Doctor degree
Admitted to a State Bar
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
M.S. or Ph.D or equivalent experience in life sciences, preferably in Genomics, Molecular Biology, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Genetics or Biochemistry. Working knowledge of marker assisted breeding a plus.

Critical experience

Minimum of 3-5 years of life science patent experience (preferably in agricultural field drafting and prosecuting biotech and marker assisted breeding subject matter areas).
Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Law firm, Patent Office, or in-house experience is a plus
Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

Collaboratively formulate, implement and continually update a worldwide patent strategy for assigned company projects that is consistent with company, project and development goals.
Develop strategies for extending patent life and exclusivity for products in development or commercialized.
Identify potential infringement of company patents and participate in development of strategy.
Develop filing and prosecution strategies to maximize patent protection for company projects.
Assess company’s competitive patent position, and anticipate moves by company’s competitors.
Ability to critically read and understand scientific literature, lab experimentation, data, results, and scientific methods
Monitor scientific and patent literature for patentability and strategic purposes.
Review company publications and presentations prior to public disclosure.
Collaborate with the non-IP legal team to provide document review and legal advice on intellectual property issues.
Provide advice on the interpretation of contracts relating to IP.
Abide by standards for departmental patent practices. Continually seek to identify and provide input on improvements to department processes.
Establish annual individual performance goals in collaboration with Supervisor that are consistent with company and department goals.
Actively participate in regular development project team meetings and advise project team on IP issues.
Foster company and department competencies and values.
Ability to proactively identify issues, propose and implement solutions
Ability to effectively and constructively interact with a diverse group at all levels of the organization
Self-initiative and self-direction, ability to work independently
Excellent oral and written communication, problem solving and organization skills required.
Ability to contribute as a successful part of a team

Contact
Apply by Jessica Wisdom emailing at: jessica.wisdom@yoh.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

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

April 29, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is looking for an experienced (3+ years), energetic and personable registered patent agent or patent attorney for an immediate opening within our patent practice. Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude are essential to this position.

Patent Attorney – Naval Research Laboratory – Slidell, La. (Updated)

April 26, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking a patent attorney to serve as an Assistant Counsel within the Intellectual Property (IP) law branch of the Office of General Counsel, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) within the Office of Counsel, Office of Naval Research. The position is physically located at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Stennis Space Center near Slidell, Louisiana. This position will serve clients at the NRL detachment located within the NASA/Stennis Space Center (NRL-SSC).

SALARY RANGE:
$97,065.00 to $150,830.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 to Wednesday, April 29, 2015 (updated)

SERIES & GRADE:
NO-1222-05

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy in the following location:
Stennis Space Center, LA

WHO MAY APPLY:
United States Citizens

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Secret

SUPERVISORY STATUS:
No

Thank you for your interest in the Department of the Navy's (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We offer rewarding opportunities to practice law within the Navy legal community.

OGC consists of 718 civilian attorneys, including 55 intellectual property attorneys, plus 29 uniformed Navy JAGs and Marine Corps Judge Advocates, and 198 support staff located throughout the United States and overseas and includes multiple grade levels. Approximately 300 are located in Washington D.C.; the remaining attorneys are located in 95 field offices throughout the country and abroad. Interested applicants should apply following the specific instructions below.

OGC provides advice to the various components and activities that make up the Department of the Navy by offices attached to those components. Civilian Navy OGC attorneys help clients address legal concerns in virtually every area of the law related to business, including government contracts, public employment ethics, environmental concerns, personal and real property law, fiscal issues, and intellectual property law. There are numerous benefits of being an OGC attorney:

•You'll have an immediate opportunity to directly serve clients assigned to you on significant matters.
•You'll have a clear opportunity to advance so that your skills increase, and
•You'll enjoy a sense of satisfaction from meaningful service.

Contact
For the full details on the position and to apply, please visit this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/399710200.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Slidell, Louisiana

NRL Headquarters is located in Washington, D.C. NRL is a premier research facility with cutting-edge research programs in basic sciences and advanced technology development. NRL is the corporate research laboratory for the Navy and Marine Corps and conducts a broad program of scientific research and development of advanced technologies. NRL's 30 person Office of Counsel supports these efforts by providing the full range of legal services related to the protection of government developed technologies, technology transfer, and contracting related to technology development. NRL-SSC is the Navy's premier laboratory for physics-based oceanographic environmental predictions, remote sensing, the physics of underwater acoustics, mapping, charting and geodesy, and characterization of the seafloor.

Patent Attorney – Naval Research Laboratory – Washington, D.C.

April 14, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

SALARY RANGE:
$89,668.00 to $158,700.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 to Wednesday, April 22, 2015

SERIES & GRADE:
NO-1222-04/05

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
05

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington DC, DC

WHO MAY APPLY:
United States Citizens

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Secret

SUPERVISORY STATUS:
No

Thank you for your interest in the Department of the Navy's (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). We offer rewarding opportunities to practice law within the Navy legal community.

Contact
For the full details on the position and to apply, please visit this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/399702900.

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

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

April 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm

Delizio Law seeks patent attorneys with degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering. The patent attorney will be responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the software and electrical arts.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 13, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent agents with 1-2 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice.

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

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

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking an experienced Patent Agent sought for fast-paced, exciting work environment. This position participates as a team member in our Intellectual Property Counseling and Transactions Group on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with an emphasis on Electrical Engineering, and related client counseling.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

April 1, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Tucker IP, a law firm based out of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced and well-qualified patent attorney with a minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience. The applicant must have a degree in Electrical Engineering. A strong technical background is necessary to assist with preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Must be a registered patent attorney and barred in Florida. To learn more about the firm, please visit the our website.

Associate – Law Firm – Flexible Location (Remote)

March 12, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP is seeking a registered U.S. patent attorney to join our growing patent practice as an associate. KLS is located in Austin, Texas, but the preferred candidate may work remotely. Primary responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and significant patent preparation and prosecution experience.