Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Greensboro, N.C.

July 24, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP seeks an IP attorney with an electrical engineering or computer science background and at least 1 year of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, and drafting claims, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

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

July 20, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morris & Kamlay LLP, is seeking registered Patent Attorneys with the following requirements:

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. and Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

July 10, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC is seeking highly motivated patent attorneys with at least 2 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution, as well as a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. The ideal candidate will have experience in image sensor, semiconductor, electrical circuits, display, and/or signal processing technology. The position entails patent preparation and prosecution, as well as various analyses related to enforcing and defending patents on behalf of existing clients. Positions are available in our Washington, DC and Bloomfield Hills, MI offices.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

July 7, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C. is looking for a junior or mid-level patent prosecution associate with an electrical engineering or computer-science/engineering background. The firm is looking to involve the junior or mid-level associate in all aspects of patent prosecution. Thorough training will be provided. Responsibilities for this position include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting validity and infringement studies, and assisting in pre-litigation and litigation matters when called upon. The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science, and excellent academic credentials and writing skills. This candidate preferably has one or more years of experience in patent prosecution, either practicing at a firm or as an Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The candidate must be registered or eligible to register to practice before the United States and Trademark Office. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Mahwah, N.J. (Updated)

July 3, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Maquet is seeking a Patent Attorney who will report directly to the General Counsel and will provide patent drafting and prosecution services, assuring protection of the company’s legal rights and ability to market and sell its products, and review and draft contracts for the company (both general business related and intellectual property related).

Requirements

Patent prosecution, including the preparation, filing, and prosecution of new patent applications.
Draft and review business contracts, including supply and manufacturing agreements, purchase agreements, licenses, etc.
Supporting counsel in the preparation of intellectual property related legal opinions on issues such as freedom to operate, ownership, infringement, and validity.
Supporting patent related due diligence in commercial transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing.
Communicate effectively with R&D on patent matters.

Background Experience

Admitted to the Bar (NJ or NY preferred).
Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or physics strongly preferred.
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
A minimum of three year's patent prosecution experience. Experience reviewing and drafting contracts is a plus.
Must be familiar with patent related case law and have experience in analyzing the patentability of inventions and the validity of patents, and drafting related opinions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within business clients, and with multinational personnel from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and locations.
Be highly motivated, with the ability to pro-actively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities.
A flexible and proactive approach to problems and demands, with the ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively to a fast-moving and challenging environment.
A record of providing legal services in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2398&company=Getinge&username=. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. MAQUET is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

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

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

June 26, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C., a premier intellectual property law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced patent agent to join its patent practice in the electrical/computer fields of technology. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent preparation and prosecution matters in the electrical and computer arts with quality domestic and foreign clients. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and have 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Superior academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Competitive salary and benefits.

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

June 26, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C., a premier intellectual property law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced patent attorney. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent prosecution, opinion, litigation and counseling matters in the mechanical field with quality domestic and foreign clients. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in mechanical engineering and have 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Superior academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Competitive salary and benefits.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 25, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP seeks an IP attorney with a strong understanding of mechanical engineering and at least 2-3 years of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, and drafting claims, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Frederick, Md. or Washington, D.C.

June 19, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Miles & Stockbridge P.C. is seeking a registered patent attorney or agent with a background in chemistry or biotechnology to work in our firm’s Frederick, MD or Washington, DC office drafting and prosecuting patent applications and providing IP counseling for some of the leading multinational chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, privately held companies, start-ups, and universities.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Research Triangle Park, N.C.

June 3, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Responsible for a broad range of IP services in support of the North American affiliates for BASF Plant Sciences and Agricultural Products, including implementation of appropriate patent strategies for the protection of innovations arising out of projects and research conducted at the BASF Research Triangle Park (RTP) facility in North Carolina.

Building Patent Assets
Draft and prosecute U.S. and PCT patent applications for the protection of innovations arising out of research conducted at the RTP facility for BASF Plant Sciences and Agricultural Products.
Manage patent families and select patent portfolios on a global basis.
Work collaboratively with BASF patent groups based in Germany and worldwide and legal commercial colleagues.
Frequent interaction with the business and technical teams in RTP.
Other IP-Related Legal Work, handled directly and/or through management of outside counsel:
Provide day-to-day patent law guidance and counseling to R&D based in RTP, global BASF Plant Sciences and Agricultural Products team members, General Legal, and business functions.
Management of IP strategy for select BASF Plant Sciences and Agricultural Products projects.
Supporting/lead role in the development of patentability, validity, infringement, freedom-to-operate opinions, and requisite patent searching.
Supporting/lead role in IP due diligence in support of acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions involving IP, and litigation or proceedings before the various patent offices/agencies around the world.
IP training in coordination with other members of BASF’s international patent and general legal teams.

Reports to Patent Prosecution and IP Counseling Group Manager.

Requirements

BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
Registered U.S. patent attorney, with a minimum of 6 years’ patent experience, well-grounded in patent application drafting and extensive experience in patent prosecution, preferably on a world-wide basis, with a focus in molecular biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology arts
Minimum 6 years’ experience in freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity opinions, and with patentability, right-to-use, and IP due diligence evaluations is required
Exposure to biotech IP transactional work, including technology transfer; licensing; joint collaboration, development, and other complex agreements having a significant IP component is desirable
IP/technical background in one or more of plant science, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or associated life science fields is required
Specific experience in the crop seed and agricultural industry is desirable
Ability to undertake and manage multiple projects concurrently is required
Ability to work independently is required
Experience with eFiling, Public and Private PAIR and other databases and web-based interaction with USPTO and other Patent Offices world-wide is required
Ph.D. or other advanced degree in addition to Juris Doctorate is a plus.
Licensed attorney in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction and current with CLE requirements is necessary

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.basf.us/job/Research-Triangle-Pa-Patent-Counsel-Research-Triangle-Park%2C-NC-Job-NC-27701/65916300/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Lessburg, Va. (Updated)

May 29, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

DunlapWeaver PLLC is looking for experienced (3+ years) (updated), competent (prefer EE and/ or CS), energetic and personable registered patent agents and attorneys for an immediate opening within our patent practice. Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude are essential to this position.

Associate (Chemistry) – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

May 28, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP seeks associates with 2-4 years of experience. Must possess a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent. PhD degree a plus. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind. or Tysons Corner, Va.

May 27, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-4 years relevant experience to work in Tysons Corner, Virginia or Indianapolis, Indiana.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

May 27, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 4-8 years relevant experience to work in its Tysons Corner, Virginia office. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings; and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Morristown, N.J.

May 12, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pergament Gilman & Cepeda LLP, a Morristown, N.J. IP law firm seeks patent attorney having 3-5 years of USPTO patent prosecution experience in the following general technology fields/areas: mechanical goods and systems, optics, computer systems/software and/or business methods – Essentially, someone generally comfortable with most technologies, except complex electronics or chemistry. This position will also include working closely with a partner on UDRP domain name disputes, IP infringements, federal court and USPTO, TTAB litigations, trademark filings, patent and trademark searching, and dealing with foreign patent and litigation counsel on matters outside of the US. NJ and NY Bars preferred, but either workable without the other. Hours are good. Compensation/Benefits competitive.

Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

April 28, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC (HCPA) seeks registered patent attorneys with over 2 years of patent prosecution or litigation experience in the electrical/semiconductor material/telecommunication/smartphone/mechanical fields.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Asheville, N.C.

April 25, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Van Winkle Law Firm, based in beautiful Western North Carolina, seeks a patent attorney for its Intellectual Property practice group in Asheville, North Carolina. Primary responsibilities include preparing prior art searches, prosecuting patent and trademark applications, providing legal opinions regarding patent and trademark infringement, and assisting the patent litigation group as requested. The ideal candidate will have:

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

April 13, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Christopher & Weisberg, PA, an intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorney with a BSEE and/or MSEE. Industry experience is desirable. Duties will primarily include preparation and prosecution of patent application in the electrical and software arts. Pay and benefits are competitive.

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

April 3, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Epiq Systems is assisting a client who is seeking a DC licensed attorney to work in their DC office for approximately 3 months (the firm is considering making this position permanent). They are seeking an attorney with the following experience. If you meet the criteria, please submit your resume in Word format. Please also let us know your available start date.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 2, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe & Johnson LLP, a D.C. based, international law firm seeks an associate for its rapidly growing Intellectual Property practice. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering or computer science and 1-4 years of patent litigation experience. May be based in Palo Alto, Chicago or Washington, D.C.