Warner Norcross & Judd, one of Michigan's largest law firms with 220 attorneys in six offices, seeks an associate with two or more years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. A degree in mechanical engineering is required. The associate will be in our Grand Rapids office and will assist us with our thriving U.S. and international patent practice.
Contact: Interested candidates should email Cathleen Dubault at: cdubault@wnj.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Law firm (confidential) seeks Patent Attorney for office in Columbus, OH. Candidates should have a minimum of two years experience in patent prosecution, be admitted to the Patent Bar, and possess an undergraduate degree in engineering or the life sciences. We offer a competitive salary, a broad range of benefits, fascinating work and a team approach to practicing law. Please send resume, transcripts and references.
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP seeks an attorney or patent agent for its Patent Practice Group in Oakland County, Michigan. This position is appropriate for patent agents or attorneys having at least two years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Candidates must have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science and a strong record of academic achievement. The position involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the U.S. and other countries and advising clients as to the patentability of inventions in the areas of robotics, automation, software and apparel.
Honigman is a leading business law firm based in Michigan with an international practice. Headquartered in Detroit with offices in Lansing, Oakland County, Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo, the firm has attorneys practicing in more than 50 different areas of concentration. Honigman’s highly-credentialed attorneys and staff, along with its customer-service focus, provide clients in a wide variety of industries timely and cost-effective counsel. The Patent Practice Group has developed a specialized practice that combines technical proficiency, industry experience, and extensive legal knowledge. The firm represents a wide array of clients in such areas as software, business methods, consumer products, automotive (OEM and suppliers), electronics, fashion, transportation, telecommunications, medical services, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology.
3Mis seeking a Patent Agent for the Office of Intellectual Property Counsel in Maplewood, MN.
The person hired for the position of Patent Agent will primarily be responsible for providing a comprehensive range of patent legal services related to the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in assigned areas.
Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Applying knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws to independently define inventions and draft and prosecute high-quality patent applications in the USPTO and foreign patent offices. • Handling other USPTO patent proceedings such as preparing and prosecuting reissue and reexamination applications as needed. • Working with foreign patent counsel to manage foreign patent office proceedings such as bringing and defending oppositions, invalidation trials, nullity suits, trials for correction, etc. as needed. • Proactively providing other high quality patent services as may be needed relating to education, training, technical support for other activities, etc.
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.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Maplewood, Minnesota
For more than 100 years, 3M has been a company that delivers both sustainable growth and consistent results. Today is no exception. We are making great progress toward inventing a new future for 3M - a future of faster growth and increased competitiveness, while continuing to deliver superior results.
Chicago intellectual property law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP seeks a junior associate to work in the Firm's electrical arts group. The ideal candidate will have 2 - 3 years experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications. Candidate should be registered to practice with the USPTO and hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or physics.
Contact: Please send resumes, transcripts, and writing sample to recruiting@mbhb.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is seeking an IP Counsel to join its intellectual property team at the company’s headquarters location in Hazelwood, Missouri. This person will provide a broad range of IP support for product lines that may include branded pharmaceuticals, generic pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, contrast media, nuclear medicine, and medical devices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Evaluation of patentability and business needs 2.Preparation of patent applications 3.Prosecution of patent applications 4.Client counseling on a wide variety of IP matters 5.Participation in the product development teams 6.Supervision of outside counsel 7.Preparation of freedom-to-practice opinions 8.Preparation and negotiation of IP agreements 9.Participation in the IP aspects of acquisitions and divestitures
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education required/ preferred: • Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biology, pharmacy, or a related field • JD degree • Admission to a state bar • Eligible for admission in Missouri (eventual admission in Missouri will be required) • Admitted to practice before the USPTO
Experience: • 3-5 years in a corporate IP department or law firm • Substantial experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, or medical device arts
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: • A background in organic chemistry, including organic synthesis • Experience with the Hatch-Waxman act • Experience preparing freedom to practice opinions • Familiarity with the design, evaluation, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceuticals • Familiarity with FDA regulatory issues
Skills/Competencies: • Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision • Excellent interpersonal skills
Other Skills: • Ability to learn on the fly • Strong organizational skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Confident in ability to make sound decisions • High level of professionalism
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE: • This position reports to the VP of Intellectual Property within the Legal Department. This position has no direct reports.
WORKING CONDITIONS: • Typical office working environment.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Job Description Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies. With 2011 revenue of $11.6 billion, Covidien has 41,000 employees worldwide in more than 65 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit http://www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.
Founded as Mallinckrodt in 1867, the $2 billion Covidien pharmaceutical segment is in the process of spinning off into a separate business. This creates exciting opportunities to grow your career within an established organization that is soon to be an independent public company. Currently, the Company expects that the spinoff process will be completed in mid-2013. While we are undergoing the process, the pharmaceuticals business remains a segment of Covidien, and will continue to operate according to the Company’s strategic plan, focusing on our customers and patients who rely on our products. Equally important, pharmaceuticals’ mission remains the same: To make diagnostics and medicines better and safer for you and your family.
Biggers & Ohanian, a traditional patent boutique, seeks a Patent Agent with one or more years of patent prosecution experience for their office in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent. Industry experience in those fields is a plus but not a requirement. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and have experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. In order to be considered for this position, please include a resume and salary requirements.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP seeks a patent attorney or patent agent with 4+ years experience for our Cleveland, Columbus or Akron office. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems, and/or relevant experience in the fields of wireless communications, computer software, or network infrastructure, and have prepared and prosecuted a minimum of 25 U.S. and international patent applications per year. The self-starter candidate should possess strong technical, legal, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with our Intellectual Property team across several offices. The candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Attorney candidates must also be admitted to the Bar of at least one state, or be OH Bar eligible.
Cole Sadkin, a growing law firm focusing on intellectual property issues, seeks a patent attorney. Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Candidates should have 1-3 years experience and live in the Chicago area. We estimate the position will be for 10-15 billable hours a week.
Contact: Please submit a cover letter along with a resume to be considered for this position to Vance Cole at: vcole@colesadkin.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Stevens & Showalter, LLP is a growing patent law boutique firm 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 suburb within a short drive of Northern Cincinnati suburbs. Responsibilities will include patent application preparation and prosecution, conducting prior art searches, drafting clearance/invalidity opinions, and other patent related projects. The Firm’s work atmosphere is very collegial and the dress code is casual.
Contact: Please forward resumes to Hiring Partner at info@sspatlaw.com. Additional information about the Firm can be found at www.sspatlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Dayton, Ohio
Trop, Pruner & Hu PCseeks associates with electrical engineering/computer science backgrounds. Experience with processors is preferred for related high end prep/pros work. Admittance to practice before the USPTO, a J.D., and prior patent prosecution experience (two years minimum) are preferred. Positions are available for the firm's Austin and Houston offices. Associates with litigation experience in addition to preparation/prosecution skills are preferred.
Contact: Apply by emailing the firm at: info@tphm.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston or Austin, Texas
Varnum LLPis seeking a registered intellectual property attorney with at least six years' experience in patent prosecution for its Grand Rapids, Michigan office. The ideal candidate would have a track record of building business and have an electrical engineering or mechanical engineering background.
Contact: Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to Kim DeBoer at ksdeboer@varnumlaw.com or P.O. Box 352, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Austin, Texas, office of Baker Botts seeks an experienced Patent Agent. Must have at least a bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent. Industry experience in those fields a plus, but not necessary. Must have excellent academic credentials, experience writing patent applications, and be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Baker Botts L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Toler Law Group, Intellectual Properties is seeking to fill a Patent Attorney position for those with 2 to 5 years experience. As part of our team you will be providing a diverse array of IP services to some of the world's most sophisticated technology companies, many of whom are amongst the nation's top producers of patents. We work in the areas of electrical engineering and computer-related technology, telecommunications, aerospace and business methods amongst others. As a patent attorney you will be providing strategic prosecution, offensive and defensive analysis and opinions to help our clients position themselves and their IP portfolios in the global marketplace. No book of business is required.
Qualifications: 2 to 5 years of law practice experience with patent preparation and prosecution. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science Fields - no exceptions. Excellent academic record is preferred. Industry engineering experience preferred. No book of business required.
Contact: For confidential consideration, please submit your resume, writing samples, academic transcripts, and list of references to resumes@tlgiplaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
The St. Louis, Mo., office of Harness, Dickey & Pierce is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of full-time litigation experience. A strong academic record is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering is preferred. Qualified candidates should anticipate a varied and hands-on thriving litigation practice with opportunities to take on significant responsibilities as their litigation skills grow.We offer competitive compensation and ample opportunities for professional development.
Contact: Please send resume, transcripts, writing samples and salary requirements to dmapes@hdp.com or to:
Office Administrator Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. 7700 Bonhomme, Suite 400 Clayton, MO 63105
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
The BrooksGroup in Shelby Township, Michigan seeks experienced patent prosecution attorneys with a chemical engineering, material science and engineering or mechanical engineering degree with or without their own business. Attorneys with an electrical engineering or computer engineering degree having some business will also be considered. Telecommuting or contractor positions are available for truly outstanding candidates with experience. The BrooksGroup offers a highly competitive compensation package including outstanding health care, dental and vision coverage, 401K profit sharing, flexible working hours, up to $3,500 for approved CLE seminars, and more.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Shelby Township, Michigan (flexible)
The BrooksGroup was started in January, 2012 by Cary W. Brooks. Mr. Brooks has over 25 years of experience including positions with some of the largest companies in the world. Mr. Brooks also has substantial law firm experience and was an instructor for more than four years in a nationally renowned seminar course on drafting and prosecuting winning patents. The BrooksGroup already represents some of the largest companies in the world with substantial patent application filings in the United States and over 30 other countries. The BrooksGroup has an aggressive growth strategy and marketing plan. Our compensation plan allows new attorneys to focus on client development and also rewards experienced attorneys having an excellent work ethic and/or substantial business.
Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C., a Washington D.C.-based intellectual property law firm, is seeking part-time and full-time patent attorneys and agents, including persons to fill Of Counsel, associate, and patent agent positions, to assist us with our growing practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply. Excellent compensation. Inquiries treated in absolute confidence. Relaxed work environment. Portable business is not required. Applicants may be remotely located.
Requirements: • Excellent writing skills. • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related field. • 1 or more years of experience in preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications and/or examining U.S. patent applications. • Registration to practice before the USPTO.
Contact: Interested applicants should send resumes, samples of non-confidential work product, and references to careers@fwiplaw.com (Attn: Recruiting Manager).
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Flexible Location
Guntin Meles & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF tuning products, gaming products, nanotechnology, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, among other things.
We offer exceptional benefits and a competitive compensation package, which models the firm’s philosophy of transparency. Our firm is ideal for attorneys who seek firms in a growth path.
Candidate Qualifications: Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 3+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution experience of matters "originating" in the US. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Elect. Eng., Computer Eng., or a comparable engineering background is preferred. Telecommunications experience is a plus. Actual engineering experience is a plus. A book of business is also a plus. Information regarding the last two years of billable hours and collections will be requested along with academic transcripts.
Contact: Please submit your resume, writing samples (in the public domain) and transcripts via our website (http://www.gmgip.com/careers-attorneys.php). Submissions will be maintained confidential.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago (remote locations may be considered)
At Guntin Meles & Gust we have a unique culture that places great emphasis on developing and exercising sound business, legal, and technical acumen in all aspects of the firm’s practice. Our culture has attracted and continues to attract new clients. Our culture also fosters and promotes career development of its attorneys at all levels.
Requirements for this position are: • Minimum of 5 years of patent prosecution or related experience • Technical expertise in genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry • A college degree in biology or related field • Membership to a state bar • Registration with USPTO as a patent attorney
Preferred attributes of a candidate for this position are: • Patent drafting and/or lab experience with microRNA, SNPs, biomarker assays, diagnostics, biologics, plant patents, plant extracts, small molecules, and vaccines • Experience with university technology transfer • Membership to Ohio, Michigan, or Colorado state bar • Willingness to work in the Toledo, Ohio, or Fort Collins, Colorado office
No book of business is required. Compensation is either a salary or a percent of billings arrangement, depending on experience. Bonuses are available, based on performance. MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and provides a comprehensive benefit package, including a 401K and profit sharing retirement plan.
The position is for either Toledo, Ohio, or Fort Collins, Colorado, although telecommuting arrangements would be considered for very qualified applicants.
Depending on experience, the work will involve the following areas: patent application preparation and prosecution (60%); counseling of clients and portfolio management (25%); opinions (freedom to operate, validity and infringement) (5%); agreements and licensing (5%); and due diligence (5%).
MacMillan Sobanski & Todd provides our clients with practical guidance in formulating and implementing IP strategy. Our growing practice involves working closely with our clients as a team to capture and protect key emerging technology. We spend the time with clients necessary to understand potential opportunities and provide solutions for their intellectual property issues. The technology of our clients is cutting edge, requiring creative effort to fully and properly protect the new innovations.
Contact: Interested candidates are invited to send a resume, along with a cover letter to: Recruitment Manager at: hr@mstfirm.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Toledo, Ohio or Fort Collins, Colorado
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, a leading Midwest law firm based in Royal Oak, Michigan, is seeking experienced associates with 4-8 years intellectual property patent preparation and prosecution experience. Qualified candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or similar majors. Experience originally drafting no fewer than 20 patent applications is required.
An experienced team makes up our premier Intellectual Property practice with many of our attorneys having industry and business experience before attending law school. This unique complement of attorneys is what sets us apart. It is the reason we are trusted legal and business advisors to many long term clients.
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC has been in business since 1869 and has grown to over 120 attorneys, with offices in Michigan, Illinois and Nevada. We are organized like a business and have a culture based on successful business principles. This nontraditional approach to running the firm allows for more flexibility in the development and compensation of our attorneys. Our success is due to the professional excellence exhibited by our attorneys and their ability to collaborate. Creativity and achievement are fostered consistently.
If you have a background with demonstrated success and the ability to develop relationships with and land clients; if you hold yourself accountable for your success and have a dynamic approach to your practice; and if you are seeking a collegial, transparent, entrepreneurial and flexible culture, then you may be interested in employment with our firm.
Contact: Qualified candidates may apply at http://careers.h2law.com. To learn more about Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, please visit www.howardandhoward.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Warner Norcross & Judd, one of Michigan's largest law firms with 220 attorneys in six offices, seeks an associate with two or more years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. A degree in mechanical engineering is required. The associate will be in our Grand Rapids office and will assist us with our thriving U.S. and international patent practice.
