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.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Blacksburg, Va.

March 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

New River Valley Intellectual Property Law, PC is seeking an experienced intellectual property attorney to join its rapidly growing IP law practice, based in beautiful Blacksburg, Virginia. Work will include domestic and foreign patent preparation and prosecution, patent portfolio management, trademark prosecution, licensing and transactional work, infringement and invalidity investigations and opinions, and client in-take and counseling.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Rockleigh, N.J.

March 7, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Crestron has an opening for a Patent Agent. Candidate must be admitted to the USPTO.

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

March 7, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC continues to seek patent attorneys with 1-4 years of experience and a degree in electrical engineering to work in its Washington, DC office. 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.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Corporation – Baltimore, Md. / Washington, D.C. Area

February 28, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vorbeck Materials is seeking a patent agent or attorney to manage and expand a growing patent portfolio and to perform other IP-related duties. Duties include:

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

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

Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate to join our Mechanical group.

Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

February 12, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC is seeking a Litigation Attorney to work in its Reston, Virginia, offices. Litigation attorney should preferably have 5 years experience or more in patent litigation and is licensed in VA.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

February 12, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to work in its Reston, Virginia, offices. Prosecution attorney or technical advisor should preferably have 2 years experience or more in patent prosecution.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

February 10, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hewlett-Packard Company has an opening for a Patent Counsel.

The Patent Development Group in HP's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) manages one of the largest patent portfolios in the world, which covers a wide range of technologies including PCs, printers, servers, storage, networking, enterprise software, enterprise services, and technologies originating in HP Labs. The successful candidate for the Patent Counsel position will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that supports the goals of HP's dynamic business. In particular, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success. This position will offer significant promotional opportunities throughout the OGC and the chance to build a career with HP as an IP attorney.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Patent Counsel role are expected to include the following:

Managing highly strategic patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by collaborating directly with colleagues in HP's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HP and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HP's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

Qualifications
The successful candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications and abilities:

A BS degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A JD degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Strong academic credentials
Admission to the USPTO
1-6 years experience as a patent attorney
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Contact
Apply by visiting HP's website (http://jobs.hp.com) and searching "Patent Counsel".

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Preferred locations for this position are Herndon, Virginia; Houston or Plano, Texas; Palo Alto, California; Downers Grove, Illinois; Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; Vancouver, Washington; and Boise, Idaho.

Associate – Law Firm – Arlington, Va.

February 6, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nixon & Vanderhye P.C. seeks experienced registered Associate primarily for drafting new electrical engineering and computer science related patent applications. Substantial experience drafting patent applications over a two-to-five year period required. Candidates should have strong academic credentials. Competitive salary and benefits. EOE.

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

February 6, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Arnold & Porter's Washington office is seeking a mid-level registered patent associate for the Intellectual Property Practice Group to work on USPTO inter partes matters. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in patent prosecution and preferably exposure to inter partes matters and evidence of excellent writing skills. Candidates must have a PhD in the life sciences, material sciences, or biomedical engineering fields. DC bar or ability to waive into DC bar required. All applicants must have excellent academic credentials, writing skills and references.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

February 5, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP is seeking an Associate who will be responsible for drafting and globally prosecuting patent applications in the electrical and computer arts, as well as occasionally preparing invalidity, infringement, and freedom to operate analyses.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 3, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

October 3, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

BKLS is seeking a registered U.S. patent attorney to join our growing patent practice as an associate. 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 as well as 1-4 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

September 27, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP, a national Intellectual Property law firm is accepting resumes for patent prosecution associate attorney positions for their Greensboro, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas; Shrewsbury, New Jersey and Houston, Texas offices. Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal skills. A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or Computer Science is preferred. Patterson & Sheridan offers a great work environment, competitive salary and benefits.

Technical Writer/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

September 25, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Additon, Higgins, Pendleton & Ashe, a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced technical writer or patent agent to immediately join the firm.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

September 16, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Axiom, a modern alternative to the traditional law firm and one of the nation's fastest growing private companies, is hiring a Patent Attorney to join our Atlanta practice.

IP Attorney (Electrical Engineering / Computer Sciences) – Law Firm – McLean, Va.

September 12, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Japanese Speaking Assistant – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

September 10, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rabin & Berdo, PC, a boutique IP law firm in downtown Washington, D.C., is seeking an individual whose primary language is Japanese, and who is fluent in English, to work in a friendly, casual, and cooperative environment with opportunities for professional advancement.