Young & Thompson, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in materials-related aspects of semiconductor inventions a must. Versatility in other technical areas a plus.
Candidates will preferably have capabilities consistent with at least 3 years of experience as an agent or attorney in patent prosecution. The key attributes of a successful candidate for this position are talent, insight and outstanding writing ability.
The firm offers a relaxed environment with a very competitive salary, benefits and bonus structure, and an interstate telecommuting option for the right candidate. The firm’s unique structure provides a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity for interested applicants.
Contact: To apply, please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to hripfirm@yahoo.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria , Virginia (and telecommuting)
Wellstat Management Company, a privately-held biotech company located in Gaithersburg, MD,is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join our legal team.
The position requires drafting and prosecuting patent applications, patentability and FTO searching, and providing support for licensing and litigation.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must have at least five years experience in patent prosecution and counseling and should be registered to practice before the USPTO. Candidates must also have a background in biochemistry or molecular biology. Additional experience with one or more of diagnostics, diagnostic devices, mechanical engineering, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and transactional work (NDAs, MTAs, services agreements), preferred. This is a full-time position, but part-time/flexible arrangements may be considered for highly-qualified candidates.
Wellstat Management Company is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Contact: Please send resume and salary requirements to: Wellstat Management Company, 930 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, Attn: HR/LK, or Fax to 301/869-8721 or apply online at recruiting@wellstat.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
BASF is seeking a Senior Patent Attorney to work in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Under the supervision and direction of a senior BASF intellectual property attorney, this person provides patent support to BASF's Plant Sciences (BPS) unit in Research Triangle Park (RTP).
Building Patent Assets: • Draft and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. for the protection of innovations arising out of research conducted at BPS, RTP-based Headquarters • Manage patent families and select patent portfolios on a global basis • Work collaboratively with the BPS patent group based in Germany • Frequent interaction with the business and technical teams in RTP
Other IP-Related Legal Work: • Growth opportunity in the management of IP strategy for select BPS projects as the need arises • 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 activities relative to acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions involving IP, and litigation or proceedings before the various patent office's/agencies around the world
Qualifications: BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
• Must have a BS in life sciences • Must be registered to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney • Must have at least 4 years of experience in patent application drafting and prosecution • Must have at least 2 years of experience in molecular biology and biotechnology arts • At least 2 years of experience with IP/technical background in one or more of plant science, molecular biology, biotechnology or associated life science fields, specific experience in the crop seed industry a plus • Exposure to IP transactional processes which include technology transfer, licensing and R&D agreements • Good facility with eFiling, Public and Private PAIR and other databases and web-based interaction with USPTO and other Patent Offices world-wide
Established intellectual property law firm in Rockville, Md., Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, is seeking an experienced patent attorney having an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering or physics. The position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of patent prosecution, opinion, and counseling matters in the electrical arts with quality domestic and foreign clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in telecommunications technology fields including wired (optical and electrical) and wireless networking technologies and equipment. Candidates should have 2+ years experience in patent application drafting and prosecution. U.S. Patent Office experience or familiarity with the USPTO practice is desirable. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. Interested candidate should send resume and transcripts.
Contact: Send cover letter and resume to: Legal Administrator Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC 1901 Research Blvd., Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20850 or email to dmr@usiplaw.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Rockville, Maryland
Crowell & Moring LLP is seeking a Patent Agent for our Intellectual Property department. This position requires attention to detail, great organizational and analytical skills. Don't miss the opportunity to work for an exciting and dynamic law firm located in the heart of the Penn Quarter.
Overview of Responsibilities: • Creates technical diagrams and drawings from which patent applications follow. • Writes patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy. • Prepares official correspondence with the USPTO as assigned. • Communicates with attorneys, office staff, inventors, and patent examiners in the USPTO and foreign attorneys to aid in the prosecution of an application. • Assists with technical issues in IP due diligence and litigation. • Researches new client technology to determine any "new" technology. • Travels to meet attorneys/clients/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications. • Reviews issued patents for attorneys to assist in patent protection. • Maintains a docket of statutory USPTO and client due dates and satisfies all due dates in accordance with client instructions and firm docketing procedures
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Must possess detailed knowledge of USPTO filing requirements. • Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level. • Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, on a prepared and extemporaneous basis. • Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts. Requires patience, creativity and discretion. • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a cooperative manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.
Education: • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field required. Master's degree or PhD in applicable subject matter with interest in intellectual property law preferred. • Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience during which knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated.
Large law firm experience preferred.
Must have valid USPTO Registration Number or relevant experience and the knowledge required to pass the United States Patent Agent Bar Exam within a predetermined time period.
Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We are convenient to all Metro lines and offer reasonably priced on-site parking. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.
Contact: If you are interested in this position, or other open positions with the Firm, please visit http://www.crowell.com/careers to apply online. Please select "Professional Staff" and then "Available Opportunities" to view our job listings.
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Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, DC
One of Washington, DC's best law firms, Crowell & Moring LLP is an international firm which employs over 900 talented attorneys and professionals in the fields of accounting, human resources, administration, information technology, legal support, reference services, and operations. Our firm is AmLaw 100 and growing. We are one of the 100 most prestigious firms in the country to work for according to Vault.com - a unique place where people are valued and exciting careers are built. We can promise that you will love our culture and enjoy working with our enthusiastic team!
Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C., a Washington D.C.-based intellectual property law firm, is seeking part-time and full-time patent attorneys and agents, including persons to fill Of Counsel, associate, and patent agent positions, to assist us with our growing practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply. Excellent compensation. Inquiries treated in absolute confidence. Relaxed work environment. Portable business is not required. Applicants may be remotely located.
Requirements: • Excellent writing skills. • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related field. • 1 or more years of experience in preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications and/or examining U.S. patent applications. • Registration to practice before the USPTO.
Contact: Interested applicants should send resumes, samples of non-confidential work product, and references to careers@fwiplaw.com (Attn: Recruiting Manager).
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Flexible Location
Guntin Meles & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF tuning products, gaming products, nanotechnology, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, among other things.
We offer exceptional benefits and a competitive compensation package, which models the firm’s philosophy of transparency. Our firm is ideal for attorneys who seek firms in a growth path.
Candidate Qualifications: Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 3+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution experience of matters "originating" in the US. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Elect. Eng., Computer Eng., or a comparable engineering background is preferred. Telecommunications experience is a plus. Actual engineering experience is a plus. A book of business is also a plus. Information regarding the last two years of billable hours and collections will be requested along with academic transcripts.
Contact: Please submit your resume, writing samples (in the public domain) and transcripts via our website (http://www.gmgip.com/careers-attorneys.php). Submissions will be maintained confidential.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago (remote locations may be considered)
At Guntin Meles & Gust we have a unique culture that places great emphasis on developing and exercising sound business, legal, and technical acumen in all aspects of the firm’s practice. Our culture has attracted and continues to attract new clients. Our culture also fosters and promotes career development of its attorneys at all levels.
Bacon & Thomas, PLLC, a well established intellectual property law firm located in Alexandria, Virginia, currently seeks candidates in the electro-mechanical disciplines (or similar) for its patent preparation and prosecution practice. Candidates would desirably have 1-3 years of experience as a patent examiner, agent or attorney, and have a technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar. Registration before the USPTO and state bar admission are required.
Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills, and be capable of independent and creative work. We would be willing to train a highly motivated candidate with an outstanding technical background and work experience.
The firm offers competitive salary and benefits.
Contact: Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to hr2@baconthomas.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia
TransTech Pharmais seeking an IP Counsel to work in its High Point, North Carolina office.
Responsibilities: •Intellectual Property Counsel will also maintain a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications and may supervise outside counsel to coordinate patent prosecution for in-licensed and/or out-licensed patent portfolios.
•Intellectual Property Counsel will develop in-depth expertise in specific areas of technology and provide advice on patent law issues to scientists conducting research in those areas.
•From time to time, Intellectual Property Counsel may be involved in due diligence work including freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity analyses.
•Intellectual Property Counsel will report directly to the Vice President of Intellectual Property and must be able to provide clear and concise recommendations on intellectual property strategy to project team leaders and other members of senior management.
•Intellectual Property Counsel may also periodically manage and negotiate confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, research agreements, and licensing agreements.
Qualifications: •Admission to at least one state bar and admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office are required.
•The applicant must also have at least five years of experience as a patent attorney primarily engaged in preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications.
•The applicant should have significant experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications directed to small molecule drug candidates.
•An advanced degree in a relevant scientific field is also preferred, especially if the candidate has less than seven years of patent prosecution experience.
•Technical expertise and/or patent prosecution experience in the areas of pharmaceutical formulations, crystal forms, second medical uses, and screening technology is desirable.
NSIP LAW, a Washington D.C. based, intellectual property law firm, is seeking lateral associate candidates with a minimum of 4 years experience in Patent Prosecution.
The skill set we are currently seeking would include: experience with drafting and revising New Applications to file with the USPTO; and addressing various matters from the USPTO including Office Actions, Interview, and Appeals.
Additionally, we are seeking candidates with experience in drafting Legal Opinions and Pre-Litigation matters, client counseling, and litigation experience in drafting memorandums.
Requirements: • 4+ Years of Patent Prosecution Experience in drafting/revising new applications and handling matters from the USPTO (Experience in Electrical, Wireless, Software, and Optics considered a plus) • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computers Science (Advanced degrees in Physics, Materials Sciences, or disciplines related to Electrical/Electro-Mechanical Arts will be considered) • Excellent Writing Skills • Registration to Practice before the USPTO
Myers Wolin, LLC, a growing IP Boutique law firm with offices in Morristown, New Jersey and New York City, is seeking a partner-level patent (any technical field) or trademark attorney or small practice group with portables. This position is ideal for someone with a book of business at a firm that is looking for a more favorable location or is in a period of transition.
Kilpatrick Townsendis seeking a Student Associate or Patent Agent in our Washington, DC office. The candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a similar field and must be available to work full time, or at least 30-35 hours per week. Experience as a PTO examiner and/or industry experience is preferred. Applicants must have a strong academic record.
Banner & Witcoff is seeking lateral associate candidates with electrical engineering or computer science backgrounds and patent prosecution or litigation experience. Previous patent experience, advanced degrees and admittance to practice before the USPTO are preferred.
This position may be resident in either the firm's Washington or Chicago office.
Luminex Corporationis seeking a Patent Associate to provide assistance with patent related activities, including growth and management of Company's patent portfolio, product clearance searches and analyses, product labeling and other IP-related tasks as required.
The Patent Associate will be responsible for undertaking product clearance activities, including nucleic acid and antibody-based patent searching and analysis. In addition, PA will be expected to work with R&D (systems and assays) to identify patentable inventions and assist with patentability searching and analysis. Additional responsibilities will include assistance with drafting and prosecution activities, support of business-development licensing activities and ensuring patent statements for product labels are accurate
Competencies: • Business Acumen - knowledgeable about current and future issues that could affect the organization • Customer Focus - dedication to the customer and earns their trust and respect • Dealing with Ambiguity - makes decisions and takes action without having the full picture • Learning on the Fly - learns quickly/open to change • Negotiating - can win concessions without jeopardizing relationships • Organizational Agility - knows how to go through the proper channels to get things done • Peer Relationship - cooperative, team player, trusted and supported by peers • Planning - sets specific goals and objectives, ability to plan for the length and difficulty of assignments, ability to break down projects into specific tasks/steps • Priority Setting - focuses on what is most important • Problem Solving - identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions • Process Management - ability to simplify complex processes and to organize people and activities • Strategic Agility - ability to create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans • Timely Decision Making - decisions can be made quickly even under tight deadlines and pressure • Written Communications - effectively communicates in writing
Required Education/Training: • M.Sc or Ph.D in Molecular Biology or related Field • Patent Agent Registration required (US and/or Canada)
Required Certifications/License/Special Skills: • Proven time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize • Reliable and dependable • Strong logic and analytical skills • Excellent language skills • Exceptional attention to detail • Ability to efficiently identify client needs • Ability to integrate technical and legal knowledge to provide guidance to scientific and management teams • Ability to work on multidisciplinary teams
Required Work Experience: • Between 3-6 years in patent prosecution, preferably in a variety of technology areas • Proven experience in patentability searches and analyses • Proven experience in freedom-to-operate searches and analyses • In-house experience considered a Bonus
Working Conditions: • Must work onsite at Luminex office at least 90% of the time • Travel may be required approximately 10% of the time • International travel may be required approximately 5% of the time • Possible exposure to biological or chemical hazard, extensive noise and/or working with laser • Work situations include dealing with people; working alone; making judgments and decisions; and directing, controlling or planning the activity of others
Physical Requirements: • Lifting/Use of Strength is Sedentary (up to 10 pounds) • Climbing on the job is required: Never • Kneeling on the job is required: Never • Reaching on the job is required: Never • Stooping on the job is required: Never • Vision (Colour) on the job is required: Occasionally - up to 33% of the time
North Star IP is currently seeking a patent prosecution “Associate I” and “Associate II,” both with 3 to 4+ years of prosecution experience. Our arts are concentrated on the electrical, wireless, software, and medical areas. We look for a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. However, we will also consider other Engineering disciplines with experience in handling electrical/electro-mechanical arts.
Associate I: We look for experience in drafting and revising New Applications to file with the USPTO. Associate I should handle all aspects of Patent Prosecution in U.S. and is expected to be well versed in addressing Office Actions as well as handling interviews and Appeals.
Associate II: All of the qualifications for Associate I. In addition, Associate II should have extensive experience in drafting applications and Legal Opinions in pre-litigation matters. Client counseling and litigation experiences including drafting memorandums are considered a plus. Please feel free to detail your drafting and opinion/litigation experiences in a separate cover letter.
Contact: Please contact Mr. Bernard Chung via email only at: bernardc@nsiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, DC
Finnegan's Reston, VA office is seeking lawyers with a background in electrical technologies (semiconductor, telecom, computer or electrical engineering) and 1 to 3 years experience in patent prosecution and/or litigation. Our compensation package includes competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
The Washington, DC office of Dickstein Shapiro LLP has an immediate need for two (2) Intellectual Property Associates. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of patent prosecution and patent litigation experience. Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Strong academic record, excellent writing and analytical skills required. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc. (TEH), the corporate headquarters entity for TEL in the United States, is seeking a patent attorney. TEH provides shared services support for six TEL subsidiaries located in the United States. The people who power TEH are a group of dedicated professionals committed to the success of our employees and customers.
Responsibilities: • Works with engineers and scientists to extract their inventions and assists them in Invention Disclosure preparation • Works with Patent Evaluation Committees to evaluate inventions for patent protection • Conducts prior art search and evaluates prior art for patentability of inventions • Drafts, files and prosecutes patent applications directly at USPTO • Manages prosecution of patent applications through external IP law firms • Works with Patent Evaluation Committees to decide on maintenance of US patents • Files PCT patent applications directly at USPTO • Files and manages prosecution of foreign national patent applications through associate foreign patent attorneys • Works with Patent Evaluation Committees on foreign filing and foreign patent maintenance decisions • Leads, participates or assists in Due Diligence assignments • Leads, participates or assists in freedom-to-operate, validity and non-infringement analysis • Participates in training engineers and scientists in patent law and procedures
Requirements: • Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with 5 years of direct experience in patent application preparation, filing and prosecution (USPTO Registration Number is required, in case of Patent Attorney JD is also required) • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering is preferred) • Proven and demonstrable ability to efficiently and independently prepare, file and prosecute patent applications, • Through knowledge of U.S. patent law as applied to patent prosecution (knowledge of patent laws of JP, KR and CN is a plus)
Kacvinsky Daisak, PLLC is currently seeking an experienced Intellectual Property paralegal. The ideal candidate should possess a deep working knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures. Additional strengths should include the ability to manage and maintain a patent and trademark docket across multiple clients and attorneys. Previous experience with FoundationIP is a plus. A candidate must be able to manage their time well, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Duties will include but are not limited to: - Receiving, docketing, and reporting out correspondence received from the USPTO and foreign agents - Drafting shell responses to US and foreign office actions - Developing and maintaining knowledge of patent office rules and procedures (US and foreign) - Developing, understanding and documenting client procedures and special instructions. - Completing requirements of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications when needed. - Coordinating international filings with foreign agents, and completing any necessary filing requirements. - Preparing standard transmittal documents for filing with the USPTO, such as missing parts, assignments, issue fees, IDS documents, etc. - Reviewing and filing new patent and trademark applications, including any necessary transmittal documents. - Reviewing and filing prosecution related documents, such as office action responses, including any necessary transmittal documents. - Preparing quarterly annuity packages for review by the assigned attorney and/or client. - Maintaining an online annuity database, such as CPI Online. - Preparing and providing reports from a docketing database as requested. - Identifying and resolving problems in a timely and efficient manner. - Attention to detail and deadlines is absolutely necessary.
Brient Intellectual Property Law, an IP boutique based in Alpharetta, GA (a suburb of Atlanta) is seeking a patent attorney to join its practice. The successful candidate will have experience preparing and prosecuting computer science, mechanical and/or business method patent applications. Experience preparing infringement and validity opinions is also desirable. An undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or computer science is required for this position.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of rapidly growing practice with reasonable billing rates and well-established clients.
Portable business preferred but not required.
Contact: If interested in this position, please send a resume along with a cover letter to snugent@brientip.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Alpharetta, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta)
Young & Thompson, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice. Capability in materials-related aspects of semiconductor inventions a must. Versatility in other technical areas a plus. 
