Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a leading intellectual property law firm located in Washington, DC, has immediate opportunities for experienced electrical IP attorneys. Join a team that employs both the best and brightest technical and scientific minds.
We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and one to four years of patent law firm experience. Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Physics. Experience in one or more of: advanced Web technologies, procedural and object-oriented programming, computer graphics, geographical information systems, data mining, wireless technologies, and/or operating systems is a plus.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to work with companies on the cutting edge of their respective industries are encouraged to apply. Position entails direct client contact and all phases of patent practice. This will include patent preparation, prosecution, licensing, client counseling, and litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package are offered.
Contact: Apply by emailing the firm at: legalcareers@skgf.com. Please use reference number PO-12 when applying for this position.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, DC
The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its Atlanta, Georgia offices. Reporting to the Patents Manager, the Patent Agent is responsible for assisting Counsel in developing and maintaining the Company’s patent portfolio in support of the Company's business objectives. The individual is responsible for all aspects of the Company's patent procurement activities, working closely and communicating effectively with scientific, technical, legal and business team members in the process. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, consult key stakeholders to determine the best filing strategy, prosecute and, where necessary, manage prosecution by outside patent counsel in support of that strategy. This individual will support Counsel and/or outside patent counsel in strategic counseling matters, including opinion work and enforcement matters. The individual will play an important role in monitoring competitive activity and patent filings.
Responsibilities: • Assist in the development and implementation of the Company’s global patent strategy • Prepare, including drafting, file, prosecute and maintain US and foreign patent applications working closely with the inventors and in consultation with other key stakeholders • Assist in identifying competitive products/patent portfolios • Support M&A activity involving technology-based companies, when requested • Conduct and interpret prior art searches • Support client counseling, working closely with Counsel and/or outside patent counsel • Supports the invention disclosure process, with emphasis on fit with business strategy • Other responsibilities and key result areas will be assigned as required
Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree (in engineering, materials science, organic or polymer chemistry, molecular biology or other relevant technical degree, with minimum 2 (M.S., Ph.D) or 4 (B.S.) years of experience, including with preparing, filing, and prosecuting of patent applications • Registered before the USPTO • Strong knowledge of patent law • Experience with all common IP software • Extensive experience in drafting patent applications and responses in the USPTO • Experience in managing large, foreign patent dockets • Ability to work proactively, multi-task and meet aggressive IP timelines • Outstanding communication and networking skills and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of inventors, scientists, attorneys, technical managers, and business development leaders • Ability to work independently and, where appropriate, with supervision provided by an in-house patent manager • The ability to effectively contribute as a team player • Demonstrated creativity and success in strategizing, structuring, and obtaining robust intellectual property protection for specific technology- related products
Functional Expertise: • Strong technical writing and patent drafting skills (min. 10-15 patent applications to draft per year) • Strong understanding (including current and historical knowledge) of products and technical literature and innovation • Superior English written and oral communication skills • Strong research and analysis skills along with an interest in legal issues concerning patents • Training or practical experience with patent classification systems and/or patent search tools (e.g., Innography, Thomson IP) • Understanding and applying procedures, regulations, and policies related to areas of specialized expertise • Utilizes technology-based tools and processes • Continuous learning and development • Customer service and results-oriented
Fish & Richardson P.C.is a leading global law firm practicing in the areas of intellectual property, litigation and technology law. We are seeking technical advisors to work in our domestic offices or remotely as independent contractors.
Responsibilities: Technical advisors work side-by-side with other members of the firm’s legal staff and engage in all activities related to patent prosecution. Prosecution activities involve preparation of patent applications and subsequent interaction with the patent office, which can include significant interaction with both inventors and examiners at the patent office and provides exposure to many different clients and a variety of cutting-edge technologies.
Daily tasks may involve meeting an inventor to learn about a new idea, reviewing pertinent background literature, drafting patent applications, or preparing correspondence with the patent office regarding scope or novelty of an idea. Technical advisors can take on significant levels of responsibility over time based on their technology background and the patent-related experience they gain at Fish.
Qualifications: Strong technical background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics. Advanced degree and prior experience in patent prosecution are preferred. Excellent writing skills and academic credentials are required.
Location: We are currently considering candidates for the following offices: - Atlanta - Boston - New York - Silicon Valley - Twin Cities - Washington, DC
We will consider candidates who wish to work remotely as independent contractors. Independent contractors must have prior industry and/or law firm experience and the proven ability to work independently. Must be available during regular business hours, occasionally attend in-office meetings, and visit client sites and the Patent Office, as needed.
Contact: To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample to Recruiting@fr.com. Please note work location preference in your cover letter.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: - Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Mass.; New York, New York; Silicon Valley, California; Twin Cities, Minnesota; Washington, DC
The Atlanta office of Paul Hastings LLP is seeking a mid-level associate for its Patent Litigation Department. Preferred applicants will have a computer science degree and substantial experience with patent litigation, computer networking and/or software programming experience/knowledge. Outstanding academic credentials, strong legal writing skills and law firm experience are required. Candidates admitted to the Georgia Bar are preferred.
Paul Hastings LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The law firm of Sughrue Mion, PLLC, is seeking candidates for associate and technical specialist positions in the firm's Life Sciences group in Washington DC. The firm is especially seeking qualified candidates holding at least a B.S. in chemical fields, preferably Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, and candidates with Ph.D. level education in Cell Biology, Immunology or Molecular Biology. Working experience in patent prosecution is preferred. For those applying for an associate position a J.D. from an accredited law school is also required.
Responsibilities will include prosecuting U.S. patent applications derived from abroad, and may also include work for domestic clientele as well. Depending on experience, the candidate may also engage in client counseling regarding patentability, infringement and validity issues, as well as assisting in certain inter partes matters. Registration/eligibility to practice before the USPTO is required for all candidates and DC Bar membership (or eligibility for it) is required for those seeking an associate position.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts and a writing sample to adray@sughrue.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington, D.C.
Faegre Baker Danielsin Fort Wayne has a position open for an IP Associate. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials with a preferred undergraduate degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry and up to five years of experience in prosecuting patent applications in the fields of electrical or mechanical engineering. Practice includes all phases of intellectual property for a national and international client base. Competitive salary and unlimted potential for professional growth.
Contact: Send resume in confidence to:
Julie Kyler, Business Manager Faegre Baker Daniels 111 East Wayne Street, Suite 800 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Bluestone Innovations LLC (Bluestone) is seeking to hire in-house counsel with five (5) years of patent litigation experience. The ideal candidate for this position would have the experience, judgment and inter-personal skills necessary to work closely with retained outside counsel. The primary duties would include maintenance of multiple case dockets and to assist with management of each case within the overall litigation and enforcement strategy of the company
Qualifications: • A registered patent attorney with the U.S.P.T.O. • At least two years of either in-house or law firm experience. • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (preferably materials science) • Juris Doctorate with license to practice in Virginia
Responsibilities: • Preparation and review of claim charts. • Responding to infringement & invalidity contentions. • Drafting, review, and negotiation of patent licensing agreements • Direct management of litigation tasks with outside counsel. • Conduct corporate matters for the company as Assistant General Counsel.
Compensation: Position is full-time with an annual salary range of $100,000 to $120,000. The employee benefits package includes family health and dental insurance.
Contact: Applicants should send a resume in Adobe format (.pdf) to info@bluestoneip.com before February 15, 2012 and be available to start no later than March 1, 2012.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Reston, Virginia
Bluestone is a Virginia-based patent licensing and enforcement company holding patterned-sapphire high-brightness light emitting diode (LED) and laser diode patents (originally developed by Xerox-PARC). The company has previously brought patent-infringement litigation against major global LED manufacturers in Taiwan, China, Germany and Japan in lawsuits filed in Texas, Florida, and California. Bluestone was also recently identified by RPX Corp. as being among the most active of similar “non-practicing entities” throughout the United States in 2011, and is about to initiate a new round of litigation against several large defendants.
International IP Law Group (IIPLG) is looking for a patent engineer/agent to assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, mostly in the computer and software arts. IIPLG provides a pleasant, flexible work environment, and some telecommuting is possible, based on demonstrated ability to be productive while working remotely. Salary depends on experience.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of a patent attorney: • Analyze technical documents that briefly describe a client’s invention and write a clear, thorough and understandable description of the invention • Analyze technical documents to identify differences between the technology described in the documents and a client’s invention; write a clear and understandable explanation of the differences • Meet with client engineers, scientists and other technologists to discuss and understand specific inventions • Learn and apply relevant legal principles related to protection of inventions in the U.S. patent system
Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent • 2-3 years relevant technical experience • No previous legal experience required
Contact: Please email a complete resume with salary history and a writing sample to office@iiplg.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
Kilyk & Bowersox, P.L.L.C., a law firm located in Warrenton, Va. is seeking an Experienced Biochem/Chem Patent Agent. Must have at least 4 years of solid prosecution experience in the biochem and chemical area (both are required and be talented enough to work in other areas, such as mechanical and designs). Applicant must be capable of creating work product that is suitable to send to clients (duties include preparing patent applications from scratch, review and responding to Office Actions, assisting in preparing legal opinions on patents, and preparing IP agreements). Salary commensurate with experience.
Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC, an established intellectual property law firm in Rockville, Md., 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 should 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.
Contact: Interested candidate should send resume, transcripts and writing samples.
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
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for day-to-day management of Red Hat's Patent Program. Additionally, as a key member of the IP team, this person will assist in identifying patent acquisition opportunities and provide analysis of Red Hat's patent portfolio.
Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of software-based patent prosecution experience, an innovative spirit and a passion for defending the open source mission.
Primary Responsibilities: • Manage the day-to-day operations of Red Hat’s patent program for inventors including directing outside counsel's preparation and prosecution of patent applications and reviewing draft applications, office action responses, and other prosecution documents • Ensure compliance of outside counsel with relevant Red Hat policies and procedures • Manage the intake, processing and tracking of invention disclosures and implement Red Hat’s Inventions Committee for reviewing invention disclosures against Red Hat’s filing strategies • Contribute to and manage Red Hat’s patent related intranet sites and educational efforts as well encourage employee participation through training and employee meetings • Help to create the patent program budget and manage the budget throughout the fiscal year including third party service handling maintenance and annuities for Red Hat patents and outside counsel charges against budgets • Assist other Red Hat IP group members with reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defensive capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio, and supporting important third party patent-related alliances • Assist with ongoing litigation as needed as well as patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence
• 4-8 years relevant experience in all aspects of patent prosecution practice • Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred • Technical background in software, such as bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience • Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
We make great technology that delivers long term freedom, flexibility, choice, and superior performance. This is a dynamic, fast paced organization where passion and the belief in the transformational nature of Open Source is essential, as is the ability to effectively translate those traits to the day-to day fulfillment of our Intellectual Property strategy.
Come make a difference in a company that’s changing the world.
Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source technology, is seeking a Patent Litigation Attorney to join the Intellectual Property team at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. This position is responsible for the day to day defense in patent litigation as well as helping to define overall litigation strategy. The role requires that this person becomes the master of the law and technology for each case.
Here at Red Hat, we believe in the strategic importance of having a clearly defined IP strategy to defend against patent aggression. The ideal candidate would possess a blend of relevant patent litigation experience, software technology background, and a knowledge and passion for defending the open source mission.
Primary Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day conduct of on-going defense in patent litigation including evaluating and addressing threatened patent litigation, proposing a litigation strategy, and becoming the master of the law and technology of each case. • Advise Red Hat’s leadership regarding its financial exposure in patent litigation. • Develop protocols regarding recurring patent litigation decisions. • Help assess, select, and manage outside patent litigation counsel. • Assist in managing discovery and reviewing and revising court filings. • Assist the intellectual property practice group with patent issues including answering patent inquiries, reviewing patent acquisition opportunities, analyzing defense capabilities of Red Hat’s patent portfolio and supporting important third party patent related alliances. • Enable a corporate culture aligned with Red Hat’s Open Source patent philosophy including training Red Hat employees regarding patent issues and encouraging employee participation in the patent program through employee meetings. • Assist with patent assurance, patent licensing, and M&A due diligence.
• 6-10 years of relevant law firm experience in all aspects of patent litigation practice. • In-house experience highly preferred. • Technical background in software, such as bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical/computer engineering, or programming experience. • Juris Doctorate from top tier law school, excellent academic credentials. • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
We make great technology that delivers long term freedom, flexibility, choice, and superior performance. This is a dynamic, fast paced organization where passion and the belief in the transformational nature of Open Source is essential, as is the ability to effectively translate those traits to the day-to day fulfillment of our Intellectual Property strategy.
Come make a difference in a company that’s changing the world.
Harrity & Harrity, LLP, an Intellectual Property Boutique with a reputation for delivering the highest quality patent work, is seeking patent attorneys/agents to join its world class patent preparation and prosecution team in Fairfax, Virginia. We are seeking hard-working, quality-driven candidates with 2+ years experience as a patent associate/agent and/or 2+ years experience as a patent examiner. Candidates must have a technical degree in electrical/mechanical/computer engineering or physics and be duly registered to practice before the USPTO. We provide extensive training in quality patent preparation and prosecution as well as professional development training in business development. Excellent compensation package with full benefits included. Hard-working attorneys/agents at Harrity & Harrity consistently out-earn their peers at other firms.
NSIP Law is currently seeking a patent prosecution associate with at least 3 to 4 years of prosecution experience.
We look for experiencing drafting and revising new applications to file with the USPTO. We handle all aspects of Patent Prosecution in the US.
Our arts are concentrated on the electrical, wireless, software, optical areas. However, we also have a fair amount of work in chemical and bio-engineering.
It will be considered a plus if you have experience in prosecuting design and trademark applications (not required, though).
Bristol-Myers Squibbis seeking an IP Counsel to work in Lawrenceville, N.J. The attorney in this position will be responsible for addressing global biotechnology patent issues for R&D, business development, and other functions within BMS. The work includes patent application preparation and prosecution, client counseling, and rendering legal opinions in relation to patentability, validity, and freedom to operate. Other responsibilities include Intellectual Property due diligence reviews, Intellectual Property transactional work, and patent matters relating to ongoing BMS alliances with third parties. The attorney is expected to collaborate with other in-house and outside attorneys to accomplish the objectives of the BMS Intellectual Property Department. The attorney will also be required to work closely with senior IP leadership in counseling clients, review Intellectual Property issues, formulate strategies, and effectively communicate with R&D, business development, and other BMS clients.
The ideal candidate must have 5 or more years of patent attorney experience (including USPTO registration) in biotechnology or a mix of biotechnology and chemical practice, as well as strong academic credentials including a background in molecular biology or biochemistry. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a self starter, energetic, analytical, and have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a team. The successful candidate must also have excellent judgment and the ability to recognize legal issues and effectively communicate such issues to patent, legal, and general management.
Contact: For more details and to formally apply to requisition #1104810, please visit our website, www.bms.com/careers.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Lawrenceville, N.J.
Clements Bernard PLLC, a boutique IP law firm located in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a patent attorney/agent with a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering. Preferred candidates should have or be able to sit for the patent bar. Position is for patent preparation and prosecution along with litigation and trademarks.
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 such as computer related fields.
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.
Young Basilehas an immediate opening for highly motivated patent prosecution associates in its software, medical device and automotive practice groups. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience, an undergraduate degree in either electrical engineering or computer science and a registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Based on experience, candidates may work from a virtual office in any location.
The successful candidate must have an excellent academic record, superb written and verbal communication skills. This position includes the opportunity for extensive client contact and exposure to IP litigation and counseling. We offer a reasonable work-life balance coupled with a highly competitive compensation and bonus structure.
Contact: For consideration please submit your cover letter, detailed resume, law school transcript and writing sample in confidence to: Kristy Hughes, Recruitment Coordinator, Young Basile, 3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 624, Troy, Michigan, 48084, opportunities@youngbasile.com. No phone calls.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Remote
McDermott Will & Emery LLP'sWashington, D.C. Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group is seeking an associate with 2-5 years patent litigation experience. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is highly preferred. All candidates should submit their applications online to be considered for this position. McDermott Will & Emery LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).
O’Brien Jones, PLLC is looking to hire full-time patent attorneys and patent agents in Tysons Corner, Virginia with 2-5 years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates will also have client counseling experience with opinion drafting and other related patent practice experience. Qualified candidates will have technical backgrounds in one or more of the following: biomedical engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and software.
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a leading intellectual property law firm located in Washington, DC, has immediate opportunities for experienced electrical IP attorneys. Join a team that employs both the best and brightest technical and scientific minds.
