Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 3, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a prospering boutique intellectual property law firm located in downtown Washington, D.C.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Greenville, S.C.

December 31, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Greenville office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is seeking a lateral associate to join its Intellectual Property team. All candidates must possess a background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, have excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical and communications skills. A minimum of 2 years experience, including patent prosecution, is required and candidates must be Patent Bar eligible. South Carolina Bar admission preferred.

IP Counsel – Other – Florham Park, N.J.

December 8, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

BASF is seeking an IP Counsel to work in Florham Park, New Jersey. The IP Counsel is responsible for:

• IP Estate Managementincluding IP generation, defense, maintenance, and enforcement primarily in the US. Knowledge of the America Invents Act is needed. An understanding of foreign patent law and in particular European patent law is also required. The ability to advise clients on patent coverage is critical.
• IP Transactionsincluding both divestitures and acquisitions. Tasks include conducting public and confidential due diligence, undertaking IP analysis, negotiating IP matters, preparing and/or reviewing agreements, and participating in closings. The ability to perform well under tight time constraints, interact well with other BASF M&A team members especially commercial attorneys, and provide timely advice on any risks to the client is essential. Overseeing the integration of the acquired IP into BASF is also a critical part of this position.
• IP Licensingincluding both licensing of technology and patents. Both inbound and outbound licenses are possible. An understanding of US antitrust law relative to licensing is needed. The ability to advise clients on licensing options, patent exhaustion, and IP valuation is critical.
• IP Litigationincluding trade secret and patent litigations. Conducting pre-filing analyses and advising the client on the cost benefit of a potential litigation is required. This position works with inhouse and outside litigation counsel to supports litigation activities.
• Freedom to Operate Opinions including new product and process definitions, third party patent searching, and opinions. The ability to advise clients on any risks and options is critical. Initiating oppositions or other patent invalidity challenges may be needed.

This position will be located at BASF Corporation’s North American headquarters in Florham Park, New Jersey. Travel as needed to client locations in North America and Europe, client business meetings, and BASF’s parent in Ludwigshafen, Germany will be required. This position reports to IP Assistant General Counsel who reports to the General Counsel. The ability to do pro bono work through BASF’s relationship with the Pro Bono Partnership is available.

Qualifications:
BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
• BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials or materials engineering and JD are required
• Graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials or materials engineering is preferred
• Must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Must be licensed in at least one state, preferably New Jersey, and a member in good standing with any mandatory CLE completed
• Minimum 10 years of experience practicing before the USPTO
• Must be a self-starter, be proactive, and take the initiative
• Must be a team player and work well with other BASF patent attorneys, patent agents, support staff and clients
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills including presentation skills and excellent writing skills
• High-level problem-solving skills to review and evaluate legal and/or business problems, and recommend most favorable alternatives
• Ability to electronically file documents with the USPTO
• Ability to use the USPTO's Public and Private PAIRS for checking on the status of filed patent applications
• Ability to use word processing to draft, revise, and finalize agreements with little to no administrative support
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and interact with IP counterparts located in Europe

Contact:
To apply, visit this link: http://on.basf.com/1203208intelpropfadv.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Florham Park, New Jersey

Patent Associate/Agent/Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

November 30, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC is a mid-sized boutique intellectual property firm in Atlanta, GA with a dynamic corporate and institutional IP practice serving regional, national and international clients. The firm is seeking qualified associate candidates to fill a growth-based need in the litigation area. Candidates must either be or be qualified to become a registered patent attorney.

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

November 16, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

The Washington, D.C. office of Arent Fox LLP seeks a patent agent for its patent practice group. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in patent prosecution or drafting in telecommunications technology, preferably 3G and/or 4G/LTE technology. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical engineering. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. Undergraduate transcripts are required. Arent Fox LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact:
To apply, please submit application materials to Arent Fox’s career page: http://www.arentfox.com/careers/lawyers/.

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

November 16, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Washington, D.C. office of Arent Fox LLP seeks an associate for its patent practice group. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution or drafting in telecommunications technology. The ideal candidate will also have experience with 3G and/or 4G/LTE technology. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical engineering. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. Law school and undergraduate transcripts are required. Arent Fox LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact:
To apply, please submit application materials to Arent Fox’s career page: http://www.arentfox.com/careers/lawyers/.

Patent Attorney/Summer Clerk – Law Firm – Atlanta, Ga.

November 3, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Thomas|Horstemeyer currently has openings for 2 full time associates who are set to graduate in 2013 (current 3Ls) or laterals with up to 4 years of experience. Additionally, we also have openings for 2 summer clerks for the summer of 2013 (we typically hire 2Ls, but we’ll consider 1Ls). An ideal candidate for either of these positions will have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Experience writing software code in an engineering capacity is preferred, but not required. As much as we value technical experience and legal competence, we also value someone with a positive attitude who is professional, disciplined, and focused with exceptional writing skills.

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

October 1, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kilpatrick Townsend is seeking a second-year evening law student for our Student Associate Program in our Washington, DC office. The candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a similar field with optics experience and must be available to work full time 30-35 hours per week. Experience as a PTO examiner and/or industry experience is preferred. Applicants must have a strong college and law school record.

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

September 12, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bass, Berry & Sims is seeking a docketing clerk. Patent Prosection, Litigation and Trademark US and International exp. a plus.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

August 30, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Charlotte office of Alston & Bird has an immediate opening for a registered Patent Agent with 3-4 years’ experience. An Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science background, or equivalent, is required. The ideal candidate will also have excellent academic credentials and strong interpersonal skills.

Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Reston, Va.

August 27, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Patent Agent – Law Firm, Austin, Texas

August 22, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Biggers & Ohanian, a traditional patent boutique, seeks a Patent Agent with one or more years of patent prosecution experience for their office in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent. Industry experience in those fields is a plus but not a requirement. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and have experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. In order to be considered for this position, please include a resume and salary requirements.

Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Wilmington, Del. (Updated)

August 10, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP, a firm with a highly regarded intellectual property practice, seeks patent attorneys with science or engineering degrees, particularly those with degrees in chemistry, or chemical or electrical engineering, to support our growing prosecution practice. In addition to solid academic credentials, candidates should be registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to a State Bar. A minimum of 3-5 years of related patent prosecution experience preferred.

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

August 8, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP, a collegial, growing 25 attorney international IP boutique seeks an electrical attorney/agent with 1 to 3 years of experience for our Washington, DC office. Must have an electrical engineering degree and must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Preference given to candidates with prior industry experience and/or second language capability.

Associate – Law Firm – Houston or Austin, Texas

August 2, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Trop, Pruner & Hu PC seeks associates with electrical engineering/computer science backgrounds. Experience with processors is preferred for related high end prep/pros work. Admittance to practice before the USPTO, a J.D., and prior patent prosecution experience (two years minimum) are preferred. Positions are available for the firm's Austin and Houston offices. Associates with litigation experience in addition to preparation/prosecution skills are preferred.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Charlotte, N.C.

August 2, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Charlotte office of Alston & Bird has an immediate opening for a Patent Prosecution attorney with a technical background in electrical engineering or computer engineering. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years' of patent prosecution experience and excellent academic credentials as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills.

IP Attorney – Small Corporation – Fort Myers, Fla.

July 31, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Algenol Biofuels is currently seeking a talented, motivated attorney having significant background in molecular biology or biotechnology as well as significant experience with patent and invention disclosure writing. This is a highly desirable opportunity to assume a visible role within an innovative, dynamic organization that is pioneering the industrial use of microalgae to produce biofuels and biochemicals.

Responsibilities:
Preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications and managing outside prosecution counsel,
Collaborating with researchers to identify inventions, record relevant information and draft, submit and manage invention disclosures,
Conducting prior art searches,
Conducting patentability, freedom to operate, infringement and validity analyses,
Collaborating with technical staff to capture data through experimentation in support of patent filings,
Assisting with preparations for patent review meetings,
Responding to inquiries from inventors and business decision-makers regarding patent applications and portfolios, and
Assisting in managing intellectual property relationships in connection with the company’s licensing, joint development and research collaboration relationships, and in working working with contracts related to such work.
Preferred Skills:
Candidates should have legal and/or technical experience relating to cyanobacteria or other prokaryotic organisms, especially relating to cellular genetic transformation.

Qualifications:
At least an undergraduate degree in biology or a related technical field is required, and an advanced degree is preferred. A J.D. (2009 or earlier) is required, with experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Registration with the U.S.P.T.O. is required.

Benefits:
Generous compensation package includes performance-based bonus and stock award programs, medical, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and childcare benefits.

Contact:
Applicants must submit their cover letter; curriculum vitae and references as one PDF document. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Only applications meeting the outlined qualifications and providing all requested information will be considered. Send application packet to jobs@algenol.com and reference Job Code (IP-01) in the subject line.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Fort Myers, Florida