Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 17, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP is seeking patent attorneys with 1-3 years of experience. We are interested in candidates with computer science, mechanical,industrial systems and electrical engineering; and physics backgrounds. The successful candidate will handle direct client contact in all phases of patent practice, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing non-infringement and invalidity assessments, conducting patentability analyses, as well as client counseling centered around patent portfolio development and US and foreign filing strategies. The firm requires excellent academic credentials and prior technical experience. We handle a very busy practice, and serve a significant Silicon Valley and foreign client base. Patterson & Sheridan offers a great work environment and benefits package.

Director IP Strategy, Biopharmaceuticals – Other – Chicago, Ill.

July 15, 2013- US - Midwest, Tech - Biotech

Pharmaceutical company seeks Director IP Strategy, Biopharmaceuticals. Individual will be responsible for developing and implementing intellectual property strategies (IPS) for the company's biologics franchises and products.

Director, Mechanical Engineering Team – Small Corporation – Alexandria, Va. or Southfield, Mich.

July 10, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Landon IP Inc. is a leading provider of professional legal and business support services throughout the intellectual property (IP) lifecycle. We are seeking a Technical Team Director will lead, manage, and grow the Mechanical Engineering Team within the Patent Search Group at Landon IP. The Director will be responsible for all project management, personnel management, customer relationship management, as well as provide business development support for the Mechanical Engineering Team. The Director is responsible for all facets of the search process from initial customer contact to final report delivery and follow‐up.

Job Responsibilities:
• Serve as key manager & leader in the company
• Manage customer relationships
− Confirm search requests and consult with customers to scope each search project
− Prepare estimates for each search project
− Maintain frequent communication and proper level of updates throughout each project
− Provide completed search deliverables to customers and conduct follow‐up to ensure customer satisfaction
− Consultatively assess customers’ needs through frequent interaction and high level assessments of their workflow
• Manage workflow
− Assign searches to appropriate patent analysts and manage each patent analyst throughout each search project
− Communicate with customer throughout each search to manage expectations
− Ensure quality of each search project through systematic review of each search
− Coordinate with other team Directors and other departments to properly staff projects as needed
• Lead, manage, and grow analyst team
− Serve as personnel manager for analysts within the team
− Responsible for ensuring growth and development of individual patent analysts including performance evaluations
− Identify training needs for analysts and work with company trainers to provide proper training
− Identify and report staffing level needs and actively participate in the hiring and candidate evaluation process
• Generate new business to meet sales goals
− Identify new customers and new avenues for business
− Visit existing and new customers with the sales team as needed
− Actively work with sales team to develop new business
− Maintain a strong understanding of current customers
− Carry out a business plan for aggressive sales growth
− Proactively seek ways to achieve the Mechanical Engineering Team sales goals

Job Requirements:
• At least 5 years patent field experience.
• Highly skilled in fast, accurate, and polished customer service.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial, big‐picture view of responsibilities.
• Significant experience and familiarity with all types of patent searches.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills, as well as strong attention to detail.
• Management experience is a plus. Desire to expand/learn management skills required, as well as a proven ability to communicate and interact well in all situations.
• Significant experience in one of the technical disciplines above.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical area required. Graduate degree(s) a plus.
• Patent Agent or Patent Attorney preferred.

Contact:Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and salary requirements to careers@landon-ip.com. Please reference the position title in your email subject line. ** This position can be located in either Southfield, MI or Alexandria, VA office. **

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Southfield, Michigan or Alexandria, Virginia

Our services include patent and trademark searches, analysis of new technologies, global information retrieval, patent translations, and advanced patent law training of attorneys. The growth company is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia; and has offices in Southfield, Michigan; El Dorado Hills, California; Tokyo, Japan; London, England; and Shanghai, China; employing over 200 people. More information about Landon IP can be found at www.landon-ip.com.

Landon IP provides a casual and relaxed work environment focused on delighting our customers and continuously exceeding their expectations. A hands-on training program focuses on developing knowledge and skills while allowing new employees to immediately produce results. The company prides itself on communication with employees, assisting employees in development of their knowledge and skills, and helping employees identify and create opportunities for growth within the company.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 8, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP is a national intellectual property law firm with offices in Houston, Texas; Palo Alto, California; Shrewsbury, New Jersey; Greensboro, North Carolina and Dallas, Texas. The firm specializes in all areas of intellectual property including patents, copyrights, trademarks, opinions, portfolio management, trade secrets, related litigation and technology transactions and licensing.

Patent Search Attorney – Large Corporation – Evanston, Ill.

July 6, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Cardinal Intellectual Property, an Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Attorney to work in its Evanston, Illinois office. We are particularly looking for those who have a background in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering to fill this technical need. This role is an integral part of our Private Client Services (PCS) team and works intimately with clients in order to ensure requirements are met and high quality Private Client searches and projects are delivered. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Developing complete and timely quotes/estimates for PCS clients
• Drafting instructions and compensation details per client requirements
• Fielding questions from clients regarding CIP work product
• Assisting clients through troubleshooting and implementing solutions
• Providing assistance to analytical and sales teams where necessary and needed
• Final review of searches to assure high quality
• Performing PCS searches

Desired Skills & Experience:
• JD Required
• Must be a Patent Attorney and/or Patent Agent
• Technical Degree is required
• Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science background is a major plus
• Prior patent experience in a law firm
• Prior industrial experience a plus
• Trademark experience is a major plus

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/careers/careers.html. Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Evanston, Illinois

Cardinal Intellectual Property, is an Intellectual Property Search and 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 and IP docketing services. Visit our website, www.cardinal-ip.com, for more information.

Company Culture:
Our corporate culture is entrepreneurial, self-confident and informal. The atmosphere is creative, fast-paced and focused on growth. We work to foster an environment that promotes innovation, appreciates diversity of thought that creates new opportunities for development.

Patent and Trademark Search Analyst – Large Corporation – Nationwide (Remote)

July 6, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other

Cardinal Intellectual Property, an Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Analyst. 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 a remote home office. Compensation is variable, based on production, providing the search professionals the ability to earn increased compensation with increased effort and/or efficiency.

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

Position Specifications:
• 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

Cardinal Intellectual Property is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.cardinal-ip.com/careers/careers.html. Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Nationwide (Remote)

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.

Senior IP Specialist – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

July 2, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is seeking a Senior IP specialist (a hybrid patent prosecution paralegal/administrative patent portfolio manager) to support their growing electronics patent practice in Boulder, CO. Duties include supporting our patent attorneys in docket and practice management, the preparation and prosecution of patent applications at the USPTO, and performing a variety of patent support and administrative tasks.

Requirements

Qualifications:
Applicants must have substantial experience with patent prosecution, and the USPTO electronic file system. Superior attention to detail is required. Applicants must be proficient at using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Patent paralegal experience is highly desirable, as is skill at producing Microsoft Visio documents. Applicants should have the interest and ability to deal with highly-technical subject matter, including cutting-edge computer and electrical material. Excitement about patents, a strong work ethic, and a drive to excel are all necessary.

Specific Duties: 1. Manage aspects of very large patent portfolios, and perform range of duties related to electronic internal file system; 2. Generate templates for patent applications, and responses to various Office Actions. These duties relate to filing/correspondence with USPTO, PCT, and foreign associates; 3. Prepare additional templates for various legal documents (Declaration, Powers of Attorney, Assignments); 4. Review formalities of filed patent documents to ensure proper form, including Filing Receipts, Declarations, Recordings, Information Disclosure Statements, allowed patents ready to issue, etc.); 5. Perform electronic filings at USPTO; and 6. Manage intake and opening of matters We offer outstanding benefits and a pleasant work environment.

Contact:
If you qualify and are interested in joining a dynamic friendly organization send resume to cmoe@hollandhart.com or fax to Charlene Moe 303-295-8261. No phone calls please.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado

Associate – Law Firm – Kansas City, Mo.

July 2, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

Tech Startup IP Director – Small Corporation – Lexington, Ky.

June 28, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

NOHMs Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Tech Startup IP Director to work in its Lexington, Kentucky, offices.

General Description of Duties:
The IP Manager/Director has significant expertise in drafting and prosecuting patents, and will develop and direct the implementation of intellectual property strategies and policies for NOHMs to enable product sales, and enhance and protect shareholder value. The IP Director is expected to be the authority on intellectual property matters within NOHMs, and will consult with external council and/or services as needed to provide sound legal and strategy advice to the management team. This may involve providing assistance in the preparation of requisite legal documentation, assistance in securing patents for ideas and technologies that NOHMs has developed, undertaking research on new legal requirements around patents, and provision of process support to the organization. This is a management position that will provide important input to overall company strategy.

Major Functions:
1. Enhancing technology portfolio value
A. Develop a comprehensive IP strategy coordinated and aligned with NOHMs' technology investments, business strategies, and competitive position.
B. Secure objectives of IP strategy using available resources and minimal disruption other business activity.
C. Provide timely, competent and professional legal advice and guidance to business leaders regarding technology and intellectual property including patents, trademarks, software, copyrights, mask works, trade secrets.
D. Provide solutions and support for cross-functional teams involving business deals, working with third parties, innovation, and future joint venture, M&A, competitive IP assessment, and IP transactional needs, and other matters involving licensing, litigation, or enforcement.
E. Otherwise contributing as directed by the CEO, the board, or your supervisor.

2. Protecting technology portfolio value
A. Ensure that all IP transactions and activities are performed in a manner that complies with the high level of integrity and personal responsibility required by the corporation as well as all legal and ethical requirements.
B. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and policies, including but not limited to:
1. Product clearance studies.
2. Competitive IP assessments.
3. Litigation and pre-litigation activity.
4. Record Retention
C. Determine a budget for all activities and implementing policies and procedures within the limitations of the budget.
D. Provide training, education and counseling activities to support and encourage participation in execution of IP strategies and to ensure compliance with IP policies.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Experience and Educational Requirements:
• Experience with the battery or chemicals industry is a plus.
• Must have at least 10 years combined technical/legal experience, including (1) patent preparation and prosecution particularly in inventor-facing and strategy-oriented aspects (2) preferably at least 50 personally prepared patent applications; (3) experience as a legal counsel lead for a significant business is a plus; (4) experience with licensing and patent litigation a plus.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to lead.
• Must be able to identify, lead, and support appropriate tasks, strategies and implementations in leveraging our IP Team’s efforts for competitive IP business advantage.
• Must have proven successes in communicating complex legal and technical issues in an understandable manner with executives, business and technical leaders, and legal service providers.
• Experience as an inventor of one or more patent applications a plus.
• Proficient in computer software, including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Team player and good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Full time position to be located in Lexington, KY, or Rochester, NY with up to 20% travel to other business locations and a variety of business partners.
• Must possess a Bachelors degree, or equivalent, in a technology field. Chemical engineering or chemistry is preferred. Candidates with electrical or mechanical experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Possessing an accredited Juris Doctor (JD) and admitted to practice law in at least one state and to practice patent law before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is a plus.
• Work evenings or weekends during periods of heavy workload or to meet deadlines.
• Sit and use a personal computer for moderate periods of time.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Benefits:
Eligible for full company fringe benefits and stock options.

Contact:
To apply for this position, send a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and highlights of relevant work experience, and your resume or CV to:

E-mail:
info@nohms.com

U.S. Mail:
NOHMs Technologies, Inc. Attn: Human Resources, 95 Brown Road, M/S 1050, Suite 289, Ithaca, NY 14850

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Lexington, Kentucky

NOHMs Technologies is a dynamic and quickly growing lithium ion battery materials development company. Established in 2011, the team is commercializing novel materials and components that will enable disruptive growth in future military, consumer, automotive and grid storage markets. NOHMs Technologies is licensing core materials patents from Cornell University, and is actively building its own IP portfolio for battery electrode and electrolyte materials, and manufacturing technology for these materials. Our technology enables high-energy, long-life performance, and better safety than state of art lithium-ion batteries. NOHMs is currently establishing and staffing key product and manufacturing development positions to enable 2014 initial market entry.

IP & Technology Transactions Associate – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

June 25, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Houston office of Haynes and Boone seeks an associate with a background in mechanical engineering and 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience for its Intellectual Property practice. Experience in oilfield services or mechanical systems would be preferred. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills, and should enjoy working with others in a team-oriented setting.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Columbus, Ohio

June 19, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Columbus office of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP is seeking a patent attorney. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, be registered with the USPTO, and have 1-4 years of experience as a patent attorney or patent agent, including work related to electrical engineering, and at least light mechanical engineering technology. Experience in trademark preparation, prosecution, and clearance is also a plus.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

June 19, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm

Haynes and Boone is seeking patent agents and 2-4 year associates with patent prosecution experience to join our Austin office. The professionals will join our group of experienced attorneys representing large, mid-size, and startup companies in a wide range of advanced technologies.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Wooster, Ohio or Troy, Mich.

June 14, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Schaeffler, a global automotive and industrial supplier, is seeking Patent Agent in Wooster, OH. The primary role of this position will be drafting and prosecuting Schaeffler Group patent applications based on regionally submitted invention disclosure and priority patent applications first - filed in Germany.

IP Counsel – Large Corporation – St. Paul, Minn.

June 14, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

3M is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel for the Corporate Research Lab located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Be part of what’s next!

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Counseling assigned clients regarding opportunities for obtaining intellectual property protection and on other intellectual property matters.
• Preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications in the United States and other countries.
• Drafting and negotiating intellectual property-related agreements.
• Rendering intellectual property legal opinions on matters such as patent validity and infringement.
• Managing intellectual property litigation.
• Delivering training on intellectual property legal matters to technical and business personnel.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in physics, optics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, bio-medical engineering, chemistry, materials science, computer science, or other technical discipline not listed
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice (or eligible for admission to practice) before the courts of at least one state.
• Admitted to practice (or eligible for admission to practice) before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 1 year of professional patent law experience in a law firm and/or a corporate legal department.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Experience in and/or familiarity with physics and optical technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organized with a good attention to detail, mature personality able to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities

Location:
• Maplewood, Minnesota

Travel:
• May include up to 10% domestic and international travel

Relocation:
• Is authorized

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within 3M that may present access to export controlled technical data, 3M must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at 3M Company's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Contact:
Apply now for this exciting opportunity with 3M.
3M is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For a complete description, and to apply for consideration, go to 3M's Careers Web Site (http://3m.com/careers-us). Click "Search & Apply", and in the “Job Number” field input 1305150 then click "Search for Jobs". To view the description, click on the title of the position. Or, use this direct link: http://jobs.3m.com/job/Maplewood-Intellectual-Property-Counsel-Job-MN-55106/2645606/. 3M is an EEOE.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs about 88,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 70 countries. Be part of what’s next! Join 3M – follow us @3MCareers and learn more at YouTube.com/3MCareers.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

June 12, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP, a full-service Dallas firm, seeks intellectual property attorney having 2-4 years of patent and trademark prosecution, litigation and transaction experience. Ideal applicants will have graduated in the top 25% of their law school classes. Applicants graduating in the top 50% of their class will be considered with extraordinary accomplishments including, by way of example: 1. Judicial Clerkships; 2. Law Review; and 3. Mock Trail/Moot Court.

IP Associates – Law Firm – Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio (Updated)

May 9, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm

Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP has an immediate opportunity available for attorneys in our Intellectual Property Department in the Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio offices. IP Candidates must have 2 or more years of law firm experience to do patent application preparation and prosecution, litigation and transactional work. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science or physics preferred. Candidates should be licensed to practice in Ohio and before the USPTO. All candidates must have a strong academic background and possess excellent communication skills.

Attorney – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas (Updated)

May 2, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 23, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Faegre Baker Daniels seeks a Biotech/Biochemical/Chemical patent agent to join our thriving Intellectual Property Group. Candidates must have passed the Patent Bar exam and have at least 2 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related field as well as excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Transactional and patent opinion/analysis support experience is a plus.

Associate IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Chicago, Ill.

April 18, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the largest U.S. options exchange and creator of listed options, continues to set the bar for options trading through product innovation, trading technology and investor education. We are looking for an Associate Intellectual Property Counsel.

Position Summary:
Assist in protecting CBOE's intellectual property (IP) by providing legal support and litigation assistance relating primarily to patent, copyright, and trademark matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs a combination of the following duties according to departmental guidelines:
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Prepare and prosecute trademark applications before the USPTO.
• Register copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office.
• Perform and report on patentability and freedom-to-operate patent searches.
• Attend meetings of staff and committees involved in matters having intellectual property aspects.
• Assist in managing outside counsel work on IP litigation and other IP matters.
• May work on IP licenses.
• Assist in implementing IP related policies and processes. Advise and educate staff on IP legal issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• 2-5 or more years’ experience as a practicing attorney in patent and other intellectual property matters. Experience in patent application preparation and prosecution. Experience in business method/computer art applications.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois, member of the Illinois Bar, and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of:
• Patent and intellectual property field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• General securities industry, financial markets and/or derivatives markets- preferred.
• Intermediate level skills in:
• Legal research and analysis, and electronic legal research software tools
• MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). VISIO is strongly preferred.

Ability to:
• convey complex ideas or concepts clearly in written form; develop communications related to unique or non-recurring issues which effectively inform, influence or compel; tailor tone or style of writing in relation to needs of different audiences; evaluate documents and proofread/edit for structure, clarity, syntax, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• organize and prioritize tasks and work assignments; complete multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and quality; adjust to changes in priorities and situations; meet deadlines.
• interact in a professional manner with internal and external contacts; use tact and diplomacy; maintain confidentiality; appropriately handle and communicate controversial or sensitive information.
• work cooperatively in group situations; offer assistance and support to co-workers; balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback.
• organize and express ideas clearly and understandably when speaking to individuals or groups; use professional grammar and word choice; listen to others and respond appropriately.
• evaluate, analyze, and summarize data and facts; establish logical connections; form sound decisions based on analysis.

Education:
• Bachelors degree in computer science or electrical engineering (or equivalent work experience). JD degree.

Contact:
To apply for this job, visit: https://rn12.ultipro.com/CHI1009/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=405 or apply via our website, http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/Careers.aspx.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

CBOE is committed to continue to develop innovative products, to deliver quality service and to enhance our trading technology. CBOE has developed a unique Hybrid market model - a composite of the most valuable aspects of screen-based and floor-based trading environments - which offers our customers greater liquidity and instantaneous point-and-click order execution, while still preserving the benefits of trading through open outcry.

The opportunity to work at an industry leader with a dynamic environment that offers technical challenges like no other is just one reason to choose CBOE.

At CBOE you'll find rewarding work as well as outstanding benefits, some of which include: a business casual dress environment, comprehensive medical and dental plans, tuition assistance, 401(k) plan with a $2 for $1 match and a transit voucher program for commuting expenses.

CBOE is conveniently located in the heart of Chicago's downtown financial district and easily accessible by public transportation and commuter train lines

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

April 16, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution