I.P. Counsel – Large Corporation – Evansville, Ind.

Berry Plastics Corporation is a market-leading, publicly traded, global manufacturer and marketer of value-added plastic consumer packaging and engineered specialty materials.  Berry is seeking applicants for a newly created Intellectual Property Counsel position to ensure that Berry’s innovations are identified and protected.  Duties for this position will primarily include supporting Berry’s vast US and international patent and trademark portfolios, conducting IP clearance, and assisting outside counsel with respect to other IP matters.  Additional responsibility will include providing guidance and training on IP issues.  This position will report to the Senior Intellectual Property Counsel.

Associate – Law Firm – Des Moines, Iowa

McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC, seeks a full-time patent agent or an associate patent attorney to join its growing Chemical and Biotechnology practice group within our firm located in Des Moines, IA.  Candidates must have either a M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or a Bachelor’s degree with significant chemistry experience (namely synthetic organic, materials and/or inorganic chemistry) and be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or eligible for registration). Candidates will be considered who demonstrate a strong knowledge and experience of patent prosecution in the chemical fields. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.  Candidates having 1-3 years of experience in patent prosecution in these fields are preferred.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Hinsdale, Ill.

William Park & Associates, Ltd. is looking for an experienced patent attorney or patent agent to join their thriving practice. The candidate should preferably have at least one year of U.S. patent prosecution experience in the electrical, software, or mechanical arts. Those with technical experience in semiconductor memory and telecommunications technology will be honored. Job responsibilities include drafting patent applications and preparing responses to official actions for U.S. patent applications, among others.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Milwaukee, Wisc.

Milwaukee ToolMilwaukee Tool has an opportunity for a Patent Attorney.  We are looking for someone with an engineering background to provide counsel to all levels within Engineering and Marketing during the New Product Development process. We need a Patent Attorney that likes working in a fast pace environment and has strong leadership and communication skills.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Houston, Texas

Chevron Chevronis one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

Armstrong Teasdale LLPArmstrong Teasdale LLP, listed as one of Law360’s Largest IP Practice Groups, is seeking an IP Litigation Associate for a full-time position in the St. Louis office.

IP Patent Prosecution Associates & Litigation Associates – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking several associates to join their Intellectual Property Section.  The Kansas City and Seattle office locations are looking for candidates for their patent prosecution team.  Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. USPTO registration is required. A background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred, but other technical backgrounds will be considered.  In addition to Shook’s patent prosecution needs, the Kansas City and Houston offices are seeking candidates with 2 or more years of Intellectual Property litigation experience.  A technical background for these positions is preferred, but not required. Shook offers a solid history and a proven reputation of excellence, with a support team of complex, science-intensive specialists and stellar resources to solidify its strength and leadership in Intellectual Property. Candidates should have a strong academic record from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree.  No third party submissions please.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the link provided.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

GTC Law Group LLP GTC has a thriving patent strategy and patent prosecution practice and is seeking an experienced patent attorney having extensive experience in both the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and the management of large inter-related patent portfolios. GTC provides cutting edge IP solutions for a range of prominent inventors, venture-funded start-ups and established technology businesses.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Warsaw, Ind.

Zimmer BiometZimmer Biomet is seeking a patent counsel to work in its Warsaw, Indiana, offices.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Cincinnati, Ohio

Guerbet is seeking a In-house Patent Agent Medical Devices. You will work with the Head of the IP department in a global patent strategy. There is substantial contact and key relationships with senior business and R&D leaders. You will have regular interactions with internal clients in R&D located in the US or in France, and manage activities being conducted by outside counsel or third party.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

Gilliam IP is a young, growing IP law firm looking for another team member. We are growing because we strive for excellence in our practice, not because of a marketing team or firm size. Our clients consider us to be one of their best (if not best) patent outside counsel, and you must be someone who will help the team never fall short of that reputation. We will train whoever we hire in all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution to meet our standards.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Brookfield, Wisc.

Milwaukee ToolMilwaukee Tool has an opportunity for a Patent Attorney.  We are looking for someone with an engineering background to provide counsel to all levels within Engineering and Marketing during the New Product Development process. We need a Patent Attorney that likes working in a fast pace environment and has strong leadership and communication skills.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

Winstead PC logois seeking a Staff Attorney or Patent Agent for its Intellectual Property Practice Group with a minimum of two years of patent-prosecution experience and the ability to handle patent-prosecution tasks in mechanical technologies.

Sr. Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – St. Louis, Mo.

Sigma-Aldrich Sigma-Aldrichis seeking a Senior Patent Counsel needed to backfill a position and support the business. 3-5 years minimum patent prosecution experience, licensing experience, and opinion experience. Must have great communication skills and work well within a team.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo. (Updated)

Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & LucchesiPolster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi, a small Midwestern boutique patent law firm, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced patent attorneys who are registered to practice before the USPTO, have a minimum of 5 years of experience and have a portable book of business of at least $250,000.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Michael Bestis seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent for its Chicago office.  The Patent Attorney/Agent must have at least four years of patent prosecution and client counseling experience.  Our ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) with extensive experience in the biological, chemical, physical, life, medical, and/or pharmaceutical sciences.  Admission to the Patent Bar is required.  The candidate must excel in a team environment and be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment, ability to communicate clearly with clients, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Corporate Counsel – Large Corporation – Iowa City, Iowa

Kinze Manufacturing Kinze Manufacturingis seeking a corporate counsel. Provide legal counsel to Kinze ownership, senior management and business units for the following areas: marketing and advertising, business and commercial transactions, intellectual property, litigation, franchise and distribution, antitrust, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions.  Cost-effective management and coordination of counsel retained by Kinze for legal matters.

Technical Advisor or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Lee Sullivan Shea & Smith LLP is an intellectual property law firm with offices located in Chicago, Illinois and Austin, Texas.

Summer Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

Workman Nydegger, Workman Nydeggera premier intellectual property law firm, is seeking exceptional prosecution and litigation summer associates (1L and 2L) for 2016.  Prosecution candidates must have a technical degree and will, preferably, have already passed the patent bar or at least registered to take the patent bar.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

Brinks Gilson & Lione Brinks Gilson & Lioneseeks an attorney with an electrical or computer engineering background and 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience for its Chicago office.   The ideal candidate can prepare and prosecute patent applications and write opinions relating to a wide range of electrical arts.  The candidate also has superior academic credentials, excellent verbal and written communication skills.