North Star IP is currently seeking a patent prosecution associate with 3 to 4+ years of prosecution experience.
We look for experience in drafting and revising new applications to file with the USPTO. We handle all aspects of Patent Prosecution in U.S. and would expect candidates to be well versed in addressing Office Actions as well as handling interviews and Appeals.
Well versed and extensive experience in drafting applications and legal opinions in pre-litigation matters are considered a plus. Please feel free to detail your drafting and opinion experiences in a separate cover letter.
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. We will also consider other Engineering disciplines with experience in handling electrical arts.
DeLizio Gilliamwants a self-motivated individual to join our team of patent professionals, who are committed to generating quality work for our clients. Currently, we seek someone with experience at least in patent application preparation. An applicant’s technical knowledge must include at least one of mixed signal processing, wireless/wired communications, and analog circuits. Preference will be given to an applicant who also possesses knowledge in at least one of computer architecture, networks, and programming. We will accept applications from patent attorneys, patent agents, and patent engineers/technical advisors. An applicant should have strong communication and writing skills. An applicant without a degree in one of the following will NOT be considered: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
The Washington office of McKenna Long & Aldridge seeks a Technical Specialist with experience either in a law firm, business or the USPTO focused on patent prosecution to join our Intellectual Property Department in Washington DC. A master’s degree or higher level of education in Electrochemistry, Inorganic Material Science, Physics or Chemistry is required. A former patent examiner or a research scientist in the fields of Secondary Batteries / Lithium-Ion Batteries is required. Candidate should have strong communication, analytical and writing skills as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Please apply via our website at www.mckennalong.com. McKenna Long & Aldridge is an equal opportunity employer. Candidate inquiries only.
Contact: Please send resume and transcript to: Ms. Megan McGrath Legal Recruitment Manager McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP 1900 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 mcmcgrath@mckennalong.com
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington D.C.
Larson Newman LLP, an IP boutique in Austin, Texas, is looking for experienced, skilled and productive patent attorneys to join our team. We serve a diverse group of sophisticated clients for whom we do exceptional work in a team oriented environment. An electrical engineering degree and 3-5 years experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications is required. Experience with graphics, wireless, or mixed signal technology preferred.
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.seeks experienced registered Associate or Patent Agent, primarily for drafting and prosecuting computer and electronics-related patent applications. Candidates should have strong technical and writing skills and experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications.
The DuPont Company is looking for experienced (Registered) US Patent Agents to work in our Wilmington, DE, Legal organization. Applicants should have extensive experience in preparing patent applications and in prosecution, as well as an advanced degree or equivalent experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology or bioengineering.
Specifically, applicants should have experience in preparing and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications under USPTO TC1600, including familiarity with PatentIn, BLAST, FASTA, and VectorNTI. Experience with industrial biotechnology and/or bioengineering is desired. Outstanding communication skills are required for interactions with scientists, attorneys and people in business development, as well as the ability to work proactively to coordinate multiple demands and meet aggressive timelines. Experience in foreign prosecution, developing IP Strategies, and Six Sigma are a plus.
SASis seeking a Patent Counsel to support the company by providing legal advice and assistance throughout the company, including regional offices and subsidiaries on a worldwide basis. You will independently perform a full range of patent-related legal services and maintain a diverse caseload, but your primary focus will be on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications for inventions made by SAS employees. However, you will also be involved in patent licensing, patent litigation and other intellectual property matters that arise from time to time.
Primary Responsibilities for Role: • Managing idea development and harvesting from global research and development. • Processing new ideas to develop complete invention disclosures to help control application drafting costs. • Efficiently identifying prior art. • Providing consistent claim strategy and ensuring that patent applications are efficient and complete. • Working with outside counsel and inventors to respond to office actions from the USPTO. • Supporting managing attorney in litigation and other corporate counseling roles. • Providing legal counsel and oversight for basic to complex legal matters affecting the company.
Essential Qualifications: JD Degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law by being admitted to and a member in good standing of at least one state bar. If not a member of the North Carolina Bar, be qualified for admission to the North Carolina Bar within the first year of employment. Member in good standing of the U.S. Patent Bar.
Additional Qualifications: Works on legal issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Regularly interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Researches and analyzes proposed transactions, assesses risks and rewards, and recommends strategies to minimize risk. Ability to perform the duties of the job with general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Preferences: Three years of patent preparation and prosecution (in the software field) experience at a law firm. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Former examiner at USPTO. Prior in-house Corporate legal counsel experience managing preparation and prosecution. Experience with patent litigation.
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, has immediate opportunities for experienced Chemist patent attorneys.
Successful candidates must possess at least a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or related discipline. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials. Candidates with at least three years of experience are preferred.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience 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
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, a premier Washington, D.C. law firm with an international reputation for excellence in intellectual property law, seeks a Chemical or Biomedical Engineering IP Attorney to assist our growing practice.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. An advanced degree in at least one of these fields is preferred. We are looking for motivated candidates with excellent credentials and at least one to three years of patent law firm experience.
Position offers the chance for major responsibilities. Candidates who seek to break out of the pack and desire the opportunity to gain leadership experience 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
Millennium Inorganic Chemicalsis seeking Corporate Counsel to work in its Glen Burnie, Maryland, offices. This position will manage and direct intellectual property and portfolios, including worldwide patent prosecution, patent audit, patent opinion work, copyrights, trademarks and confidentiality agreements involving research, development and technology
•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science related field such as chemistry or chemical engineering (Ph.D. preferred) •Juris Doctorate Degree (JD) from an accredited law school •Seven plus years of experience including four years as a member of the United States patent bar •Candidate must be a member of at least one state bar or federal bar and the United States patent bar •Prior in-house counsel experience •Familiarity with recent court decisions relating to patents, licenses, antitrust, secrets, and unfair competition
Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP, a collegial, growing 24-attorney/agent international IP boutique seeks a chemical IP attorney/agent with three or less years of IP experience for its Washington, DC office. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Prior industry chemical engineering work experience a plus. Preference is given to candidates with a second language capability. WHDA is an equal opportunity employer.
Banner & Witcoff a national intellectual property law firm, is seeking an experienced manager to lead the International Department in either the Chicago or Washington, DC location. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years in a management or leadership role, and at least 5 years in the international area of intellectual property. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong computer skills and be able to multi task.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Managing the day-to-day operations of the International Department in both Chicago and Washington DC. • Training and mentoring new and existing staff. • Establishing and implementing departmental policies and procedures. • Preparing estimates for foreign filings and prosecutions costs.
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree; have the ability to understand the rules and practices of foreign patent offices and have a solid working knowledge of international IP regulations. Some US travel required.
Contact: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: dcjobs@bannerwitcoff.com for consideration.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Washington DC
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
