Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

January 27, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The St. Louis, Mo., office of Harness, Dickey & Pierce is seeking a patent prosecution associate with 3-4 years of prosecution experience specializing in biotechnology and small-molecule pharmaceutical fields. A strong academic record and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology or a Biotechnology-related degree are required. Laboratory work experience or graduate work is preferred.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Saint Joseph, Mich. (Updated)

January 10, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Whirlpool, the world’s largest home appliance company, is seeking a Patent Agent to provide intellectual property and technology related patent support and services to internal client groups in a variety of ways, including managing invention disclosures, supporting our invention review process, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting in training.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Flexible (Milwaukee, Wisc., Madison, Wisc. or Chicago, Ill.)

January 6, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Biotech Associate with 5 or more years experience for its Madison, Milwaukee or Chicago offices, with a Ph.D. and patent prosecution and client counseling experience. Must be admitted to the Patent Bar. Candidate must excel in team environment and must be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent business judgment and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Patent Prosecution Associate (Chemical) – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

January 6, 2012- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sr. Patent Attorney – Small Corporation – Pittsburgh, Pa.

January 3, 2012- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dynamics Inc. is a startup focused on next-generation payment devices and systems. Having raised $40.7MM since 2009, Dynamics is one of the most disruptive technology startups. Dynamics currently has three full-time patent attorney's. Dynamics is looking for a Sr. Patent Attorney with significant proseuction experience to assist in managing and expanding its patent docket. In merely a few years, Dynamics has filed over 150 pending/issued patents. Dynamics Inc. is located in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation to Pittsburgh is required. Traditional GC legal activities will be tought to the candidate by Dynamics' General Counsel. EE degree required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

December 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Intellectual Property Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

December 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

December 6, 2011- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Zagorin O’Brien Graham LLP, an Austin-based intellectual property practice, seeks patent attorneys with 2+ years legal experience and experience in circuit design, signal processing, digital communications, computer architecture, and semiconductor technologies. Electrical engineering degree and excellent academic credentials required. Industry experience and advanced technical degree preferred.

IP & Senior IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Johnston, Iowa

December 5, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

As the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics to farmers worldwide, Pioneer is seeking Intellectual Property Attorneys to provide direction and guidance for intellectual property strategies in Agricultural Biotechnology and Crop Genetics Research and Development, including technology licensing, research collaborations and mergers & acquisitions in collaboration with other Intellectual Property, Litigation, Licensing, and Commercial counsel, both internal and external. The more senior candidate will provide overall direction and management for certain intellectual property litigation matters, minimizes adverse intellectual property litigation outcomes, and utilizes creative approaches to intellectual property strategies.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Nationwide (Updated)

November 23, 2011- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

November 23, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

November 17, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson Thuente IP, a mid-size Minneapolis intellectual property law firm is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 2 years experience in patent prosecution for high technology clients, in the areas of computer technology, electronics, materials science and software related matters. Qualified candidate will have a strong technical and academic background, the ability to think strategically, and an understanding of international IP issues. Ideal candidates will also have experience and/or interest in post-grant proceedings, licensing and litigation support.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas

November 16, 2011- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Buether Joe & Carpenter, LLC is seeking one or more associate attorneys having substantial experience with patent infringement litigation. Qualified candidates must be current members of the Texas bar.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Cincinnati, Ohio

November 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Cincinnati office of Baker & Hostetler LLP seeks a patent attorney with 5 to 8 years law-firm experience in patent prosecution, portfolio management, licensing and opinion work. Require technical background in mechanical, electrical, computer, chemical or materials. Superior academics and solid prior law firm experience required. Salary commensurate with experience.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Location Negotiable

November 10, 2011- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

November 3, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Associate – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

November 3, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo.

October 19, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The St. Louis office of Global Patent Group, LLC is in search of a patent agent or attorney with a background in the field of Plant Biology.

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

October 17, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chicago intellectual property law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP two junior associates 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. Firm also seeks a 3L (2012 graduate) for the electrical arts group. Candidates should be registered to practice with the USPTO and hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.

Senior Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Farmington Hills, Mich.

October 11, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harman International is seeking a patent attorney with strong patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will be skilled at drafting and prosecuting patent applications (both US and foreign originating), identifying patentable subject matter, harvesting invention disclosures, collaborating with both engineering and business unit executive management to develop and execute patent prosecution strategies, working well in a team-oriented environment, coordinating with foreign counsel and supervising external patent counsel and internal patent personnel. Experience with IP licensing, litigation and patentability and freedom to operate studies/activities is a plus.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Interfacing regularly with engineers to identify patentable subject matter.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications for a global patent portfolio (significant portion of the role).
• Collaboration with engineering and business unit executive management.
• Supervising patent counsel, patent attorneys and paralegals.
• Ability to assist with developing US and overseas patent strategy.
• Working with the IP leadership team to determine appropriate freedom to operate/patentability strategies.

Basic Qualifications:
• One needs at least 8 years experience with patent prosecution.
• Member of a state bar.
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or mechanical engineering. Technical knowledge of audio components and acoustics a plus.
• Substantial experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution.
• Excellent English written and oral communications skills.
• Willingness and ability to engage in extensive traveling (Harman has engineering centers throughout the world).
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate (in writing and verbally) across all levels of the organization.

Desired Characteristics:
• Large IP law firm experience preferred; in-house experience is a plus.
• IP licensing.
• Developing and overseeing IP litigation and pre-litigation strategies.
• Experience supporting patent litigation.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Willingness to travel 35%+ of the time.
• Willingness to work in an office in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test.

Contact:
Apply online by visitng the careers section of our website: http://www.harman.com/Careers/Pages/Welcome.aspx.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan

Harman International Industries, Incorporated (Harman International) is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of high-fidelity audio products and electronic systems. The Company has developed, both internally and through a series of acquisitions, a range of product offerings. It operates in three segments: Lifestyle, Infotainment and Professional. The Lifestyle segment designs, manufactures and markets audio systems for vehicle applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers as well as audio, video and electronic systems for home, mobile and multimedia applications. The Infotainment segment manufactures and markets infotainment systems for vehicles applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers. The Professional segment designs, manufactures and markets loudspeakers and electronic systems used by audio professionals in concert halls, stadiums, airports, houses of worship and theme attractions.