The Chicago-based IP practice of the global law firm of Baker & Daniels LLP is actively seeking a patent agent for this office with a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. The successful candidate must have experience in patent preparation and prosecution including preparing draft patent applications. The responsibilities will involve all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution. Admission before the USPTO is required. Excellent credentials as well as verbal and written communication skills are essential. Ideal candidate must have a minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience. Technical background in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering is required. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.
Contact: If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please submit your resume in confidence to:
Maggie Gloyeske Assistant Director of Legal Personnel Baker & Daniels LLP 300 North Meridian Street, Suite 2700 Indianapolis, IN 46204
The global law firm of Baker & Daniels LLP is actively recruiting an associate to join our Intellectual Property practice group in our growing, vibrant office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Baker & Daniels is an Am Law 200 firm with offices located throughout the U.S. and in China. Our IP practice includes all phases of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Our ideal candidate would have two to four years of experience in prosecuting patents in the field of electrical engineering. Preferred undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science (experience in chip, video processing, and wireless technologies is a plus). Candidates should be admitted to practice before the USPTO. Excellent academic credentials are required. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.
Contact: If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please click the Apply button below or submit your resume in confidence to:
Maggie Gloyeske Assistant Director of Legal Personnel Baker & Daniels LLP 300 North Meridian Street, Suite 2700 Indianapolis, IN 46204
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.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field. J.D. is preferred but not necessary. Prior U.S. Patent and Trademark Office work experience is highly preferred.
Contact: If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume to Tim Lamp, COO, Global Patent Group, timlamp@globalpatentgroup.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
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.
The Firm's Chemistry group seeks a junior associate with advanced degree in Chemistry with 2 - 3 years of experience.
Patent Agents or recent undergraduate or masters degree candidates with electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics degree also welcome to apply.
Contact: Please send resumes, transcripts, and writing sample to recruiting@mbhb.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Harman Internationalis 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.
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.
Trading Technologies is currently seeking a driven and talented Patent Lawyer for the Intellectual Property (IP) team in Chicago, Illinois. The Patent Lawyer will have an integral role in the development and management of Trading Technologies expanding global patent portfolio in the trading software industry. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and comfortable with teamwork.
Responsibilities: • Help to continue to strategically build a patent portfolio. • Work closely with our Engineering, R&D and Product Management departments. • Generate new disclosures. • Prosecute patent applications. • Work with outside counsel on prosecution matters. • Work on patent acquisition projects. • Monitor and evaluate industry patents. • Assist with litigation/licensing as needed. • Provide other general legal advice.
Requirements: • At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science. • Admission to a state bar and the Patent Bar. • 3-5 years of demonstrated prosecution experience as a Patent Lawyer, preferably with extensive computer software experience. • Experience prosecuting patent applications filed in the business method art units is a plus. • Experience dealing with IP issues and working with law firms outside the U.S. • In-house as wells as outside counsel experience is a plus. • Experienced, creative, confident, well organized, and a self-starter. • Excellent communication skills.
TT is committed to providing an environment where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. We invest heavily in employee satisfaction. Competitive salaries, stock options, company-matched retirement plans, low-cost comprehensive health benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, 22 days of paid time off plus holidays, pre-tax commuting benefits, health club subsidies, company-sponsored social outings, game room lounges, an ultra-casual work environment, and free breakfast and beverages are just some of the benefits of working at TT.
TT is looking for candidates that put forth a serious effort for a serious reward!
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Are you interested in exploring your passion and developing your knack in an industry that demands technological innovation? Trading Technologies (http://www.tradingtechnologies.com) develops high-performance trading software for derivatives professionals, including the world’s premier investment banks, proprietary traders, brokers, Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), hedge funds and other trading institutions. The company’s X_TRADER® software and related services provide direct access to dozens of the major international derivatives exchanges. TTNET™, TT’s fully managed hosting solution, delivers maximum system stability and fast trade execution via hubs located close to the major exchanges in Chicago, New Jersey, London, Frankfurt, Singapore and Tokyo. Headquartered in Chicago with 11 offices globally, TT has received "best in class" awards from numerous independent third parties including FOW, Buy-Side Technology, The Technical Analyst and Chicago magazines as well as the Illinois Information Technology Association (ITA).
Amin Talati LLC seeks a patent attorney. Candidate must be Chicago-based, have an undergraduate degree (minimum) in chemistry, bio-chemistry, pharmacy or substantially related, and must have 10+ years of experience writing patent applications, responding to office actions and providing freedom-to-operate opinions. Patent litigation and IP licensing experience preferred as well. Salary 100-135K depending on experience level.
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. We are seeking backgrounds in electrical engineering and chemical engineering to join our Intellectual Property practice. Qualified candidates will have experience originally drafting no fewer than 25 patent applications.
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 withand 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
Holland & Hart is seeking an Administrative Intellectual Property Specialist/Secretary in their Boulder office to support their growing patent practice.
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. Applicants must have strong administrative/secretarial skills and a desire to have a long term career in the intellectual property field. Superior attention to detail and proofreading skills are required, must be proficient at using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants should have the interest and ability to deal with highly technical subject matter, including cutting-edge computer and electronic filings. Excitement about IP, a strong work ethic and a drive to excel are all necessary.
We offer excellent starting salaries, outstanding benefits and a pleasant work environment.
Contact: Qualified candidates should sent resume to: Lisa Harston at laharston@hollandhart.com. No phone calls please.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Maginot, Moore & Beck, a growing Indianapolis IP boutique law firm, seeks EE registered patent attorneys with 1-5 years of experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications. EE attorneys with more experience will be considered. Our firm provides a competitive compensation and benefits package with salaries commensurate with experience and ability.
Contact: Send resume in confidence to Recruiting Coordinator, Maginot, Moore & Beck LLP, Chase Tower, 111 Monument Circle, Suite 3250, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-5109 or careers@maginot.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
The Ware Firm, a small, dynamic, Dallas IP firm, is seeking a recent (last 1-4 years) Federal Circuit Clerk with a strong technical background. Duties include valuating civil patent cases and appeals. This is a rare opportunity for someone who enjoys analysis, but does not want to be consumed by litigation. Solid technical (e.g., EE, Physics, or equivalent) and communication skills are a must.
The Ware Firm, a small, dynamic, Dallas IP firm, is seeking a candidate with a strong technical background (EE, Physics, or equivalent) and prior experience within industry (e.g., telecommunications, computer industry, or as a patent examiner). It is not necessary to have a JD to apply; our ideal candidate would have significant technical expertise and have experience as a patent agent. Job duties include performing novelty, patentability, validity and infringement analysis as well as light portfolio management and occasional patent prosecution. Solid written and oral communication skills are required.
Baker & Daniels, LLP in Fort Wayne has a position open for an IP associate. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials with a preferred undergraduate degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry and up to four years of experience in prosecuting patent applications in the fields of electrical or mechanical engineering. Practice includes all phases of intellectual property law for a national and international client base. Competitive salary and unlimited potential for professional growth.
Contact: Send resume in confidence to:
Julie Kyler, Business Manager Baker & Daniels LLP 111 East Wayne Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802
The Colorado office of Cooley LLP is seeking an associate with 2-3 years of experience in patent prosecution. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in the area of Electrical Engineering, Physics or Mechanical Engineering. Excellent writing and academic credentials required. Applicants must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. This position will also include opportunities to work with our fast-paced IP litigation group. Litigation experience not required.
Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetzel, P.C. is seeking patent attorneys, agents, and software and computer engineers who are interested in a career in patents as Associates, Patent Agents and/or Technical Advisors. Experience with the patent system is preferred, but not required.
Candidates must have a solid technical background and the ability to quickly learn new technology. A degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering is required. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas: software application development, computer graphics, image processing, Internet applications, object-oriented programming, web-based e-commerce design, microprocessor architecture, graphics processor architecture, computer architecture, design verification, and circuit layout. Candidates must have excellent English communications skills, including strong writing ability.
We offer competitive salaries and incentive bonuses. Insurance benefits, 401(k) and a profit sharing plan are also included. Most importantly, we offer a challenging and exciting career opportunity that includes continued exposure to a wide variety of leading-edge technologies.
Contact: Please submit resume, writing sample and college transcripts in confidence to Beth Niyogi, H.R./Administrative Manager, 1120 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Building 2, Suite 300, Austin, Texas 78746, (fax) 512-853-8801, (email) hr@intprop.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Austin, Texas
Sigma-Aldrich, Inc. is expanding the patent law department and seeking 2 additional patent attorneys, one with degree and experience in Materials Science / Chemistry and one with a Molecular Biology PhD. Patent attorney will be involved in proactive counseling of inventors and business units with respect to patent filing and strategies, domestic and foreign patent filing and prosecution, freedom to operate reviews, drafing and negotiation of licenses and other technologically focused contracts, trademark counseling and prosecution, as well as general IP counseling.
Gifford, Krass, Anderson, Sprinkle & Citkowski, P.C. is seeking a partner for its Ann Arbor, MI office. Ideal candidates are mature, experienced patent attorneys, with a patent prosecution or mixed IP practice, looking for a low-key, positive atmosphere. Other desirable qualities include a sense of humor and interests in walking/biking to work, University culture and snow. Bring your portable book and technical expertise in any area.
Gifford, Krass, Anderson, Sprinkle & Citkowski, P.C has provided clients all over the world with high-quality, effective and efficient intellectual property legal services. Our firm has an atypical structure purposely organized to avoid a pyramidal hierarchy, with 15 shareholders, a few associates and a dedicated professional staff. Gifford Krass strongly advocates nondiscriminatory practices in hiring and promotion with regard to gender, race, disability, nationality, marital status, etc.
Due to continued growth, PANDUIT has an immediate need for a Registered Patent Attorney with an electrical background at its Tinley Park, IL location. Responsibilities include all facets of intellectual property protection with initial emphasis on new product approval and U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.
What You’ll Need: • Draft and edit patent applications and responses to office actions primarily in the electrical, optical, and computer software arts • Review product designs; conduct patent searching and review references for new product approval and patentability analyses • Occasional review and editing of agreements related to intellectual property • Work with foreign associates to guide prosecution of foreign patent applications
Plus: • BS degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Physics is required; JD required • Must be a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) • A minimum of 2 years of experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications is required; this experience must include electrical subject matter; experience with optical and software subject matter is a plus • Current or eventual admission to the Illinois Bar • A strong academic background with excellent interpersonal and writing skills; capability of understanding and clearly explaining engineers’ technical descriptions of product designs • Willingness and ability to take initiative on a number of legal matters of varying complexity • Law firm experience is a plus
Total Rewards: • World Class Experience – Employment with the industry’s leading provider of network and electrical products for broad applications, system solutions and vertical markets, all within the context of a Unified Physical Infrastructure. • Career Development – Encouragement to seek opportunities for continued career development through on-site training programs, tuition reimbursement for college pursuits and a wide range of off-site events like workshops, seminars, conferences and professional certification courses/exams. • Enhanced Work Life – A professional, yet comfortable working environment that allows employees to balance their work and personal lives: employee assistance (resources and information on a variety of topics like health, travel, personal finance, leisure activities, etc.), wellness programs, flex-time schedules, recreational facilities/programs and an employee credit union. • Total Rewards – A competitive compensation package that includes no-cost life insurance, medical and dental coverage and short/long term disability.
Connect with Panduit today and enjoy excellent healthcare benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, paid vacations and holidays, and advancement opportunities.
Contact: Interested applicants should contact Fred Thompson at fvt@panduit.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: Tinley Park, Illinois
Are you self-motivated? Ambitious? Driven to work for a market leader? Looking for a position with a global company distinguished by its significant investments in research and development, innovative technology solutions, award-winning customer service, commitment to environmental excellence and future vision? If this seems to describe you to a tee, PANDUIT is hoping to give you the chance of a lifetime.
PANDUIT is a world-class leader in providing flexible, end-to-end solutions for the physical infrastructure that drive operational and financial advantages, allowing enterprises to mitigate risk while heightening business agility.
King & Spalding seeks a patent agent for its intellectual property practice group in Houston. This position will support the group's patent prosecution associates and partners with patent application preparation and prosecution. 2-4 years relevant industry experience required. Undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science is strongly preferred, though other technical engineering degrees will also be considered. Patent bar admission is required.
Contact: To apply, please send a resume and law school transcript to crosenzweig@kslaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
Beem Patent Law, a patent specialty firm in Chicago, Ill., seeks partner with values of service, ethics and development, with demonstrated ability to manage clients, associates and files, and having a following. Must have substantial experience, skill and interest in preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. Strong academic record, technical degree and USPTO registration required, engineering degree preferred.
The Chicago-based IP practice of the global law firm of Baker & Daniels LLP is actively seeking a patent agent for this office with a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. The successful candidate must have experience in patent preparation and prosecution including preparing draft patent applications. The responsibilities will involve all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution. Admission before the USPTO is required. Excellent credentials as well as verbal and written communication skills are essential. Ideal candidate must have a minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience. Technical background in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering is required. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.
