Patent Associate or Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

September 30, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best is seeking a patent associate or patent agent for its Milwaukee office. The Patent Associate must have at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience. Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and be registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Strong writing and communication skills are a must. To be considered, a candidate must have excellent academic credentials, 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 the candidate is admitted to practice. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school, and undergraduate transcripts.

IP Attorney – Large Corporation – Bloomington, Minn.

September 25, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Regulatory

Seagate is searching for an Intellectual Property Attorney for one of our facilities, preferably to be located in the following locations: Bloomington or Shakopee MN, Fremont, CA, or Longmont, CO. This role will report to our IP Associate General Counsel.

The Seagate Technology Intellectual Property Team handles all patent, trademark, domain name, trade secret and copyright matters, including IP strategy, client counseling and training, prosecution and enforcement. The team also supports IP litigation. The team includes IP professionals and staff located in six offices worldwide, and interacts with outside entities, outside counsel, and clients across the organization to capture, protect and use intellectual property in support of Seagate’s business strategies. The Intellectual Property Team is part of the Seagate Technology Legal Department.

Specific duties of the position may include:

Client counseling on intellectual property matters including integrating intellectual property considerations into business plans, enterprise intellectual property risk management and mitigation strategies, and strategies for enhancing the scope and strength of our intellectual property portfolio;
Technical responsibility areas may specifically include magnetic recording media, digital communications, and areas related to signal processing; and generally data storage;
Transaction support including technology licensing agreements, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic alliances;
Patent, trademark, copyright, domain name, and trade secret surveillance and enforcement, and leveraging combined intellectual property assets into comprehensive positions for protecting and advancing associated business initiatives;
Supervising outside counsel in preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications both domestically and internationally;
In cooperation with the Seagate litigation team, advising clients on potential and pending litigation;
Conducting white space, freedom to operate and similar analyses to inform business plans/products;
Evaluating potential IP licensing opportunities and provide recommendation;
Drafting and negotiating IP-related joint development, licensing, non-disclosure, and know-how agreements;
Collaborating with and advising corporate contracts and litigation group, as necessary, in intellectual property based transactions, examples of which include independent contractor agreements, supply agreements, and marketing agreements;
Preparing and conducting IP-related client training;
Managing invention generation, review and prosecution via facilitated focused invention sessions, brainstorms, and strategic IP harvests;
Managing and coordinating invention disclosure review and formulating portfolio-specific intellectual property strategy with respective invention review boards; and
Managing the associated budget.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with 3 years' experience;
Good standing in the bar(s) where licensed to practice law with preference for licensure in Minnesota;
3 years minimum legal experience in a wide range of intellectual property matters including patent preparation and prosecution, trademark matters, due diligence activities, licensing or merger and acquisitions, IP litigation support, patent portfolio management and client counseling, preferably with experience at both a law firm and a corporation;
Registration with the USPTO;
A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or related field is desired; background in physics, material science, or chemistry will be considered;
Strong communication skills - ability to convey and discuss intellectual property issues in understandable terms and to establish, manage and leverage relationships with management, co-workers, relevant technical community, and internal and external partners;
Creative thinking and problem solving in a high volume and fast-paced environment, as well as demonstrated ability to lead or collaborate with others across multiple discipline areas to achieve tangible results;
Taking initiative, doing more than is expected;
Results-oriented team player skills, who works best in a collaborative environment; and
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as necessary.

Contact
Apply online via this link: https://seagate.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=147176.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bloomington, Minnesota

Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

September 25, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. has an immediate opening for a partnership-track associate with 0-3 years of experience to join our Patent Group. This Group focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, noninfringement and invalidity investigations, and other USPTO proceedings, in addition to working closely with our IP Litigation Group. The position presents a great opportunity for highly-motivated individuals with distinguished academic credentials, exceptional legal analysis and writing abilities, outstanding interpersonal skills, and an engineering/science background. Fredrikson is a leading law firm in the Upper Midwest and was recently selected by Corporate Counsel Magazine as a “go to” firm for patent prosecution.

Research Analyst – Law Firm – Kansas City, Mo.

September 23, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is currently in search of a Technical Research Analyst!

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va. or Indianapolis, Ind. (Updated)

September 8, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-8 years relevant experience to work in Tysons Corner, Virginia or Indianapolis, Indiana. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings, and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

August 15, 2014- US - Midwest, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Olson & Cepuritis, Ltd. is seeking a mid-level patent attorney for an associate position. The successful candidate will assist in patent application preparation and prosecution, as well as assist in patent litigation responsibilities.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Cincinnati, Ohio

July 20, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Baker & Hostetler LLP is one of the nation’s largest and most respected law firms with more than 800 attorneys and 14 offices. We have an immediate opportunity in our Cincinnati office for a patent attorney or a patent agent with 1 or more years of experience in patent prosecution work. The ideal candidate would have a technical degree and background in mechanical or electrical with superior academics and solid prior law firm or in-house experience. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

July 13, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Greer Burns & Crain Ltd., a mid-sized IP firm in downtown Chicago, is seeking a patent attorney with at least five years of patent prosecution and IP agreement experience. An undergraduate degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate will handle patent preparation and prosecution, draft various types of IP agreements, and counsel clients ranging in size from FORTUNE 500 companies to start-ups.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. and Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

July 10, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC is seeking highly motivated patent attorneys with at least 2 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution, as well as a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. The ideal candidate will have experience in image sensor, semiconductor, electrical circuits, display, and/or signal processing technology. The position entails patent preparation and prosecution, as well as various analyses related to enforcing and defending patents on behalf of existing clients. Positions are available in our Washington, DC and Bloomfield Hills, MI offices.

Junior Associate / Patent Agent / Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

June 30, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 25, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP seeks an IP attorney with a strong understanding of mechanical engineering and at least 2-3 years of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, and drafting claims, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

Patent Search Analyst – Small Corporation – Evanston, Ill. (or telecommute)

June 23, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Cardinal Intellectual Property is seeking Patent Search Analysts to add to our team. Patent Search Analysts are responsible for conducting patentability, infringement, validity, freedom to operate, clearance, and landscape searches for our private clients, as well as performing search work through our government contract and rendering opinions* based on the search results. This role is free to work from home or a remote office.

*Please note: these opinions are not legal opinions. Cardinal IP is a legal services company, not a law firm.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Independently conduct patentability, validity, infringement, freedom to operate, clearance and landscape searches
Prepare written opinions based on search results for Patent Cooperation Treaty International Patent Applications

Education and Experience

In the following technical areas a minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required: Computer and Information Sciences; Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences
In the areas of Biotechnology and/or Chemistry a minimum of a Masters Degree is required (PhD and/or JD preferred)
Current high need areas are in the Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, and Computer arts.
JD is a plus, but not required
Prior art searching experience is a major plus
Proficiency in database searching
Excellent attention to details, analytical and critical thinking, proof-reading abilities, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively alone

It is the policy of CIP to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or local statute or ordinance.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/about-us/careers/job-listings/apply/1300/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Evanston, Illinois (or telecommute)

Cardinal Intellectual Property (CIP) is an Intellectual Property Services Company. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys, and former patent examiners who conduct thorough, in-depth patent research and analysis. We also provide intellectual property monitoring services for docketing, trademarks and copyrights, competitive intelligence, litigation and licensing. Our offices are located in Evanston, only a few blocks from Northwestern's campus. You can visit our website, www.cardinal-ip.com, for more information. We currently employ over 100 scientific and legal professionals to conduct patent searches and analyses, working remotely via a secure Virtual Private Network-based extranet. The company culture is creative, fast-paced and focused on massive growth. We work to foster an environment that promotes growth, appreciates diversity of thought, and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Patent Agent / Tech Advisor – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

June 19, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent or Technical Advisor position at Invention Mine, a growing patent boutique in Chicago. We work extensively on sophisticated telecommunications signal processing technologies, control systems, video processing/compression/coding, financial products and services, and computer-related inventions and business methods.

Patent Litigation Counsel – Small Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

June 1, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Gerchen Keller Capital is looking for a patent litigation attorney to join its investment and underwriting team as Counsel. The Counsel’s core function will be to analyze all legal aspects of patent-related investment opportunities, including technical diligence (infringement & validity) and potential damages/settlements in patent litigation and licensing campaigns. The position also will involve intake and initial screening of new investment opportunities, as well as monitoring existing patent investments.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind. or Tysons Corner, Va.

May 27, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-4 years relevant experience to work in Tysons Corner, Virginia or Indianapolis, Indiana.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

May 22, 2014- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

The Denver office of Akerman LLP seeks a Chemical Patent Associate with 1 to 4 years of pharmaceutical experience. Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is required. Must be admitted to practice in Colorado or willing to sit for the next exam.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

May 18, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Faegre Baker Daniels seeks an associate to join the patent prosecution practice of our thriving Intellectual Property Group in our Chicago office. 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. Successful candidates will have 2+ years patent drafting and prosecution experience, a technical degree in electrical engineering, and be a member of the patent bar. Experience with radio frequency communication is a plus. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Troy, Mich.

May 9, 2014- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Young Basile, a boutique full service intellectual property law firm located in Troy, Michigan, is looking to hire an experienced patent attorney to do patent prosecution and opinion work. The attorney will handle interesting automotive and non-automotive technologies. The ideal candidate will have at a minimum five years of patent prosecution experience and be a leader in patent prosecution. Experience with foreign prosecution is desirable.

Patent Attorney – National Renewable Energy Lab – Golden, Colo.

May 7, 2014- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an energy future that is both environmentally and economically sustainable. We are seeking a Patent Attorney (Requisition #3609BR).

The individual holding this position will report to the Deputy General Counsel and work under a Team Leader—the Associate General Counsel - Intellectual Property to handle patent and intellectual property matters as assigned, and provide advice and services to NREL management, laboratory staff, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and subcontractors at all levels. This position is responsible for interacting directly with all levels of management, both internal and external.

Job Duties

The successful candidate supports the timely drafting, prosecution and protection of the laboratory’s domestic and foreign photovoltaic and materials sciences patent docket.
Works with NREL staff and laboratory clients in evaluating, acquiring, and protecting the rights to intellectual property consistent with Federal and State laws, the Management & Operating Contract, and NREL and DOE rules, regulations and policies.
Provides counsel related to the review and clearance of the laboratory’s publications and software licensing agreements, the review of procurement instruments in support of the Contracts and Business Services Office, and the review of a wide range of agreements in support of the Technology Transfer Office, including the licensing and technology transfer activities, negotiating NDAs and MOUs, Work for Others agreements, CRADAs, Material Transfer Agreements, and Agreements for Commercializing Technology (ACT) Agreements.
Works closely with the DOE’s Golden Field Office, DOE’s Chicago Operations Intellectual Property Law Division, and the DOE Headquarters Office of Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property, in the conduct of duties assigned, as required.
Ensures that commercially important inventions are protected by valid patents; directs the activities associated with appeal and interference proceedings; renders opinions regarding infringement and validity of patents; and conducts and evaluates state-of-the-art searches as necessary.
Retains and manages outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and as needed ad-hoc opinions.
Provides ongoing training to management and staff on pertinent issues associated with NREL intellectual property.
Manages the provision of support to laboratory stakeholders, including IP due diligence surrounding transactional opportunities, negotiation and contract drafting support.
Provides intellectual property reviews of publications, papers, documents and manuscripts proposed for dissemination by the laboratory.
Proactively utilizes, measures, and suggests improvements in the utilization of NREL intellectual property database and other processes.
Provides counsel related to copyright, trademark and branding issues of the laboratory.
Coordinates and oversees various responsibilities of assigned Patent Administrators.

Required Education and Experience

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience.
Or, relevant JD or equivalent relevant education/experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.
Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Strong leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university. JD degree from an ABA approved school, admission to a State Bar and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Must be a current member of the Colorado Bar, or eligible for immediate admission on motion to the Colorado Bar based upon years of past experience. At least three (3) years of solid patent preparation and prosecution experience.
General understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.
A working knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Strong leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.
Demonstrated experience drafting patent applications and amendments in diverse technical fields related to the business of the laboratory. In-house experience is a plus.
Technical and specific experience in the area of solid state or semiconductor physics.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent technical, verbal, and written communications skills. Ability to work cooperatively (with a staff of attorneys, patent agents, paralegals and other support staff) in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and communicate effectively with visitors, outside counsel, and NREL employees, including educating other NREL employees and management on intellectual property related issues.
Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, able to multi-task, and be able to work independently. Knowledge of federal procurement, government regulations, and general corporate law is highly desirable.

EEO Policy / E-Verify

NREL's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
NREL validates right to work using E-Verify. NREL will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please click here http://www.nrel.gov/employment/eeo.html.

Pre-employment drug testing required.

Contact
Please apply online at: http://www.nrel.gov/employment and search for Req #3609. Please include a cover letter specific to each position you are applying to indicating how you match the requirements of the posting.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Golden, Colorado

With locations in Golden, Boulder and Washington D.C., NREL is the primary laboratory for research, development and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. The NREL mission is to develop renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and practices, advance related science and engineering, and transfer knowledge and innovation to address the nation’s energy and environmental goals.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

May 6, 2014- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a 2nd year associate (2012 JD) to join the Patent department of our Denver office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent-related projects in a client-team structure, including patent prosecution, IP litigation, licensing, and IP due diligence. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.