Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Centerville, Ohio

May 4, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stevens & Showalter, LLP is a growing patent law boutique seeking a patent attorney or patent agent having at least two years of patent application drafting and prosecution experience with a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. The firm is located in a South Dayton, Ohio suburb (Centerville/Washington Township) within a short drive of Northern Cincinnati suburbs for those looking to live in Cincinnati. Responsibilities will include patent application preparation and prosecution, conducting prior art searches, drafting clearance/invalidity opinions, client counseling, and other patent related projects. Salary is competitive with similar patent firms in the area and can grow quickly depending on work quality and production. Partnership opportunities will become available to a candidate that fits in well with the other firm attorneys and that provides excellent work product. The Firm’s work atmosphere is very collegial and the dress code is casual.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

May 4, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

SmithAmundsen LLC seeks a Patent Attorney for our expanding Indianapolis office. Prefer 7+ years experience. Transportable business a plus, but not required. Mechanical, Materials, Aero Engineering or Physics degree preferred. Position includes prep/pros, portfolio management, opinions, litigation support, mentoring, and business development. Opportunity for advancement with a growing IP team in a mid-sized entrepreneurial general practice law firm, with several locations in the Midwest. Competitive salary and benefits.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

May 3, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Davidson Sheehan LLP, an IP boutique headquartered in Austin, Texas, looking for skilled and productive patent attorneys and agents 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, computer engineering, or physics degree and 2-5 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications is required. Experience with virtual reality, graphics, mixed signal technology, or software preferred.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Telecommute (Washington or Texas)

April 28, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lindauer Law PLLC specializes in patent preparation and prosecution and is seeking to hire excellent candidates with 5+ years of experience to join our growing practice. Candidates must be registered in good standing with the USPTO.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Madison, Wisc.

April 27, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an IP Patent Prosecution Associate for our Madison office. Our Associates prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, and preferably, 5+ years of patent prosecution experience. Admission to the Patent Bar is preferred, but not required.

Candidates must also hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which they are admitted to practice.

The candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, outstanding written communication skills, and the flexibility to thrive (and have fun!) in a fast-paced professional environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing Electrical and Computer Science IP team with a national and international client base. Founded in 1848, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has provided intellectual property services to clients for more than 100 years and has over 100 professionals.

To be considered, a candidate must possess strong academic credentials. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and their transcripts. Writing samples can be diverse, and may include a recent university-level paper demonstrating technical writing skills, or an IP document which demonstrates legal and technical writing skills or a persuasive argument.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Contact
To apply, visit this link: http://careers.michaelbest.com/viSelfApply/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=5&FilterJobID=90.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Patent Engineer/Scientist or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

April 27, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Patent Engineer/Scientist or Patent Agent for our Milwaukee office. They will prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

April 27, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an IP Patent Prosecution Associate for our Milwaukee office. Our Associates prepare patentability searches, patent applications for filing with the USPTO, draft Office Action responses, and partner with firm colleagues and client representatives regarding an array of new and exciting technologies.

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, and preferably, 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. Admission to the Patent Bar is preferred, but not required.

Candidates must also hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and be in good standing and an active member of the bar of the state in which they are admitted to practice.

Contact
To apply, visit this link: http://careers.michaelbest.com/viSelfApply/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=2&FilterJobCategoryID=5&FilterJobID=92.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 21, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking patent attorneys to assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

April 21, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., a full-service law firm, seeks a full-time associate with four-plus years of experience in patent counseling and prosecution for our Milwaukee office. This is a unique opportunity to join and be an integral member of a fast growing and dynamic IP team at a large general practice firm.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 11, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical

Frost Brown Todd LLC, one of the 150 largest law firms in the United States with a top rated Midwest intellectual property practice, seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate with at least 3-5 years of experience for the Indianapolis, Pittsburgh or Nashville office. Applicants must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, excellent academic credentials, writing and communication skills and be capable of independent and creative work. To learn more about us and the communities we serve, we invite you to visit our website.

Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill. (Updated)

April 11, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chicago intellectual property law firm, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert and Berghoff LLP (MBHB), seeks:

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

March 31, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a mid-level attorney to join the patent prosecution practice in our Indianapolis office of our thriving Intellectual Property Practice Group. Faegre Baker Daniels is an Am Law 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base.

Patent Prosecution Agent/Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

March 31, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Chicago office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent prosecution associate or patent agent with one to three years of prosecution experience to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have a degree in electrical engineering, strong academic credentials and excellent references. All candidates must be admitted to the USPTO.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill. (Updated)

March 30, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Biotechnology patent agent wanted to help biotechnology attorney with overflow patent preparation and prosecution projects from his growing practice. Work part time from home, while the right candidate could work to a full time billable equivalent with 1099 status. Chicago, San Diego, and San Francisco-based candidates are preferred but other locations will be considered. You will be paid as a 1099 consultant based on capped estimates for projects. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

Associate – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

March 30, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP has an opening for a registered U.S. patent attorney to join our growing patent practice as a full-time associate. The opening is for our office in Austin, Texas . Primary responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Patent preparation and prosecution experience is preferable.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

March 30, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has an opening for a Patent Counsel. Preferred locations for this position are Herndon, VA; Portland, OR; Berkeley Heights, NJ; Chicago, IL; Plano, TX; Houston, TX.

The Patent Development Group in HPE’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) manages one of the largest patent portfolios in the world. Our portfolio covers a wide range of technologies including servers, storage, networking, enterprise software, enterprise services, and technologies originating in HPE Labs. The successful candidate for the Patent Counsel position will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that furthers the goals of HPE's dynamic business. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success.

This unique opportunity will offer significant promotional and rotational opportunities throughout the OGC and the chance to build a career with HPE as an IP attorney. Successful candidates begin their careers in the Patent Development group and personally design their career path based on their goals and interests. Future roles can include patent portfolio management in Patent Development, rotations to IP Transactions & Counseling or IP Sales & Licensing, and Director or VP level leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Patent Counsel role are expected to include the following:Managing patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by working directly with HPE's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HPE's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HPE's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HPE and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HPE's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Collaborating with engineers in invention mining sessions, patent scrubs, and patent education sessions
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional or rotational opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

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

A B.S. degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A J.D. degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Admission to practice before the USPTO
1 to 7 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
Strong academic credentials
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high-tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Contact
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample, such as a published patent application and/or published Office Action response. Submit applications: https://hpe.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=1533234&lang=en#.VvwGKFvqSZ0.mailto.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Herndon, VA; Portland, OR; Berkeley Heights, NJ; Chicago, IL; Plano, TX; Houston, TX

HPE is an innovative, dynamic company with a rich past and a promising future. Started in a Palo Alto garage by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard as a company that made audio frequency oscillators, HPE has continuously reinvented itself. Today, HPE is one of the world's leading technology companies and provides hardware, software, and services for the next generation of information technology.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 24, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Thompson Hine LLP seeks an associate to join its Intellectual Property practice group. Applicants should have at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, preferably in a law firm, and be registered to practice before the USPTO. The ideal candidate will possess an electrical engineering, physics or computer science undergraduate degree. Candidates currently licensed to practice in Ohio are preferred. A superior academic record, strong work ethic, and excellent research and writing skills are required. This position may be based in our Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland or Columbus office.

Patent Attorney – Purdue Research Foundation – West Lafayette, Ind.

March 17, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology Commercialization has an opening for a Patent Attorney with a Life Sciences focus. The Patent Attorney will:

Perform prompt and competent completion of analyses of intellectual property protection and strategies to enable timely technology transfer of Purdue University intellectual property.
Work cooperatively with Purdue inventors and OTC licensing staff to evaluate technology-based innovations for appropriate intellectual property protection.
Draft patent and trademark applications and present the applications to US Patent and Trademark Office and copyright registrations to US Copyright Office for the benefit of Purdue University.
Prosecute patent and trademark applications with respect to all aspects of patent and trademark law, including preparing formal communications and responses to national patent and trademark offices, conducting examiner interviews and related prosecution activities for the benefit of Purdue University.
Engage and manage outside counsel on patent and trademark prosecution matters including coordinate, manage and account for budget expenditures associated with all assigned project-related activities.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Advanced degree in a life sciences-related field required; PhD preferred. *Related experience may substitute for PhD.
Patent practice experience in life sciences (such as biology, bio-medical, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals).
A minimum of three years of direct patent drafting and prosecution experience before US Patent and Trademark Office.
Registered with US Patent and Trademark Office.
Member of Indiana or a reciprocating state Bar with good standing.
Strong working knowledge of intellectual property transactions including licensing.
Knowledge of technology transfer within industry and/or academia.
Strong diplomatic skills.
Legal contract comprehension and hands-on patent prosecution experience.
Commitment to higher education and the values of scientific research and discovery for societal benefit.

Contact
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources at humanresources@prf.org. View the full posting online at http://prf.org/career. A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position. Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Education
Job Location: West Lafayette, Indiana

Sr. Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

March 15, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

J. Fish Law, PLLC, a Patent Boutique located in Minneapolis, MN has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Patent Attorney. J. Fish Law is looking for a highly capable Senior Associate or Partner Level Patent Attorney with experience in one or more of the following areas: telecommunications, signal processing, multimedia coding, memory devices, or integrated circuits. Applicants must have 5+ years of experience in patent prosecution and/or patent litigation, a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Physics from a Top Engineering School, and a J.D. from a Top Law School.

Patent Agent or Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

March 4, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor for our Minneapolis office’s patent department, to assist with patent prosecution and application preparation. Dorsey offers a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.