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.

Trademark Attorney – Law Firm – Alexandria, Va.

March 9, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Alexandria, Virginia office of Oliff PLC, a mid-sized IP law firm, seeks experienced Trademark Attorney with at least 3-5 years of Trademark prosecution experience to join an established and expanding Trademark practice.

Patent Paralegal – National Institute of Standards and Technology – Gaithersburg, Md.

March 9, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to support NIST intellectual property management and patent prosecution. In this position, the Paralegal Specialist will interact with world renowned scientists and engineers, legal staff, and administrators that are engaged in commercializing new technology by using the patent system. The Paralegal Specialist is expected have a strong knowledge of the U.S. patent system, policies and practices of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The Paralegal Specialist must be able to show initiative, possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and interact professionally and collegially with internal and external parties.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Princeton, N.J.

March 8, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Technicolor is seeking two Patent Attorneys to join our team. These roles focus on:

Reviewing R&D projects, invention disclosures and prior art to propose actions for protecting the Group's intellectual property.
Preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications, including appeals to obtain valuable patents for licensing needs.
Providing patent support to the licensing organization through marking process and patent talks and to the business units.

We typically work on the following technologies therefore you will need some experience with:

audio and video technology including compression/codecs;
streaming media;
user interfaces;
mobile devices; and
embedded software

You must have demonstrated patent expertise in filing and prosecution and/or licensing support and generally at least 4 years of patent counsel professional experience.

US Patent Attorney strongly preferred.

The above are minimum requirements. Resumes from more experienced candidates are welcome. Compensation and responsibilities will depend on experience/qualifications.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://job-opportunities-technicolor.icims.com/jobs/2953/patent-counsel/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=920&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420.

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

Technicolor is home to industry-leading creative and technology professionals committed to the creation, management and delivery of entertainment content to consumers around the world. Propelled by a culture of innovation and underpinned by a dedicated research organization, the company’s thriving licensing business possesses an extensive intellectual property portfolio focused on imaging and sound technologies. Serving motion picture, television, and other media clients, the company is a leading provider of high-end visual effects, animation, and post-production services. In support of network service providers and broadcasters globally, Technicolor ranks among the world leading suppliers of digital content delivery services and home access devices, including set-top-boxes and gateways. The company also remains a large physical media service provider, being one of the world’s largest film processors and independent manufacturers and distributors of DVDs and Blu-ray discs™.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

March 5, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

An AM LAW 100 firm with one of the top IP practices in the country is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate for its Atlanta office. Immediate opening for a 2-5 year Patent Prosecution Associate with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, to work primarily in the fields of computer software and hardware, electronics, and telecommunications. Very Collegial group, growing office, and great work. Exclusive Search.

IP Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, Va.

February 28, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, 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 prosecuting chemical, mechanical and electrical applications as well as 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 Agent, Attorney or Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

February 28, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dentons' Washington, DC office is seeking a patent attorney, patent agent, or technical advisor with 2+ years of experience to join our Intellectual Property & Technology practice group. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and prosecuting applications related to computer science (software, networking, cyber security, cloud computing), electrical engineering, physics, semiconductors, and similar technologies. The ideal candidate should also have a strong educational background in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, or comparable degree. An advanced degree or work experience is preferred.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

February 19, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

King & Spalding seeks a patent agent to support a sophisticated patent prosecution practice its intellectual property practice group in Atlanta. Qualified candidates must have a U.S.P.T.O. registration number and at least one year of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Experience with optics is also beneficial. Excellent academic credentials are required.

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

February 19, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sughrue Mion, PLLC is actively seeking attorneys with degrees in electrical engineering and computer engineering. Excellent credentials and writing ability are essential. Seeking associates with at least two to three years' experience in patent procurement (prosecution). Duties to include patent application preparation and prosecution and client counseling (including opinion preparation). Admission to practice before USPTO and membership in DC bar required (or eligibility to waive into DC bar). Please forward transcripts (undergraduate and law school) and writing samples with application.

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

February 17, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Keating & Bennett LLP is currently seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with the following skills and credentials:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics is required.
M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics is preferred.
2+ years of patent examining experience at USPTO is required.
2+ years of patent prosecution experience after 2+ years USPTO examining experience is preferred.
Active USPTO registration is required.
Strong analytical, writing and patent drafting skills are required.
Experience with Japanese clients and Japanese language is preferred.

Overview of Responsibilities

Drafting patent applications based on invention disclosures and discussions with inventors.
Prosecution of U.S. patent applications filed based on foreign-filed priority applications.
IP counseling relating to patentability, infringement, validity, enforceability, post grant procedures, licensing, litigation, opinions, IP due diligence relating to M&A activities.
Travel to meet attorneys/clients/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications.
Manage extensive docket of patent prosecution and IP counseling matters for various clients.

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, law school tuition assistance, 401(k) with generous employer contributions, free parking, cultural events and social activities.

Contact
To apply, email Joe Keating at: jkeating@kbiplaw.com.

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

We are unique patent boutique focused on providing the highest quality patent prosecution and counseling services to our diverse international clientele located mostly in Japan and Europe. We enjoy a friendly, collegial and casual atmosphere in a low-key small firm environment focused on efficiently and expertly handling various patent prosecution and related matters in a collaborative manner. Our professionals are all former U.S. patent examiners and we value the insights and experience provided by serving as patent examiners. We work very closely with a select group of international technology companies and often serve as quasi-inside counsel for our largest clients. We host numerous trainees from our Japanese clients in our office and often travel nationally and internationally to provide our professionals with direct client experience and assistance.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Boca Raton, Fla.

February 9, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Schneider Rothman IP Law Group, a small Boca Raton, Florida IP firm, seeks smart, entrepreneurial, patent-barred attorney. But first, a warning: This job is definitely not for everyone.

Look elsewhere if:

You are looking for a big firm. We are two lawyers who used to work at big firms, but we like small much better and do not plan to grow much bigger than 3 lawyers any time soon. A firm our size requires you to be open to doing everything from typing your own work product to refilling the printer with paper. “No job too big or too small” should be your motto. “No Prima donnas” should be our motto.
You are not a lawyer and are not admitted to the patent bar. We need a patent-barred lawyer, not a patent agent. We love patent agents, really we do, but we need a patent lawyer. If you are a lawyer and have the qualifications to sit for the patent bar we will consider you, but we would really prefer it if you can hit the ground running.
You have oodles and oodles of experience prosecuting patent applications. Some experience is necessary, even if it is fairly limited, but this is not a position for someone with 100’s of applications under their belt, or someone who has been an examiner for years and years and is looking to make a break.
You are not already living in South Florida or you are unwilling to relocate here immediately. We are in Boca Raton, Florida, and we are not moving. Also, while we love the idea of virtual law firms, for you to get the most out of this position, and for us to get the benefit of your talents, you need to be here, where we are. Not there, wherever you are.
You are not 100% confident of your research and writing skills, and have the experience to prove it. You will be doing more than just filing patents, you will also be assisting us with our federal court infringement litigation practice, which requires heavy duty research and writing and the ability to deliver clear, concise and convincing prose in short order day in and day out.
You are not admitted to practice in Florida, New York or D.C. If you are admitted in either New York or D.C. but you are not admitted to practice in Florida, you should either be well on your way to being admitted or in a position to get admitted very quickly. If you have not already looked at what is required for admission in Florida, you are already behind the eight ball and should seriously consider whether you want to take another bar exam and go through the Florida background check process before sending us your resume.
You are not interested in learning a lot. If you think you know a lot already, that’s great, as long as you don’t think you know everything there is to know about IP. This is a position for someone who wants to learn, get experience, and grow as an IP lawyer.
You do not absolutely love intellectual property. We love IP. We find it challenging and stimulating every day of the week. If you love IP but don’t love your current job, that’s fine. But if you are not sure whether IP is really for you, don’t bother.
You have no sense of humor. "Did you hear the one about the extroverted patent lawyer? When he talks to you he looks at YOUR shoes!" We don’t look at shoes very much unless someone has infringed our client’s footwear patent because jokes are hard to tell if you are looking down at your shoes. Not everybody gets it. You should.

Salary depends on experience, but if you have lots of six figure experience we probably cannot afford you. Five figure experience works best for us. EOE and all that jazz.

Contact
Apply by sending a) your resume, b) your writing sample, and c) why you satisfy each of the conditions above, by email to Joel Rothman at joel.rothman@sriplaw.com. Attach a) and b) to the email in PDF and write c) in the body of the email in no more than 500 words. Do not call please. We are busy. We will call or email you.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boca Raton, Florid

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

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

Cantor Colburn LLP seeks a patent associate attorney with a degree in electrical engineering to work in the firm’s Hartford, Connecticut headquarters office, Washington, D.C. office, or Atlanta office.