Patent Partner – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

July 20, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Associate IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

June 30, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rockwell Collins has an immediate need for an Associate Intellectual Property Counsel (Principal Corporate IP Counsel) in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is a highly visible position. This position provides opportunity to interface with upper management, engineers and corporate leaders of various organizations throughout the Rockwell Collins Enterprise. These organizations identify, develop and transition technologies that drive growth in the communications, navigation, computing systems, information systems, RF and miniaturization technologies arenas.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepares or supervises the preparation and filing of patents and amendments.
• Provides legal advice and services to management regarding legal matters within the Intellectual Property area with some supervision.
• Responsible for assisting Chief IP counsel with developing and implementing corporate strategy related to Intellectual Property.
• Provides legal compliance training to management in areas of Intellectual Property and responsible for content of training modules.
• Manages or assists with routine litigation related to Intellectual Property.
• Performs IP due diligence in connection with acquisitions.
• Develops aspects of our Intellectual Property strategies and manages the implementation of those strategies.
• Periodically advises management on IP concerns involving transactions.
• Performs patent studies on assigned topics.
• Assists Corporate Development in patent licensing and counseling related thereto.
• Performs work on all phases of complex licensing matters.

Requirements:
• At least 4 years experience providing proactive legal advice and counseling to management regarding all aspects of intellectual property law for a corporation, preferably in the aerospace or electronics industry
• BS in engineering or equivalent technical degree preferred; 2-3 years hands on engineering experience a plus
• JD degree from ABA accredited school
• USPTO registration
• Thorough understanding of US patent practice, including at least 3 years experience primarily devoted to preparation and prosecution, preferably in a law firm
• Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with outside counsel in support of patent preparation and prosecution
• Must be a self starter who is able to simultaneously support intellectual property concerns on multiple matters
• Must have effective and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with FAR/DFAR provisions concerning interpretation and application of rights in technical data and computer software preferred
• Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, and six years of related experience, or, in the absence of a bachelor's degree, twelve years of related experience.

Applicant must be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Rockwell Collins is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

Contact:
Apply by emailing Rita Sackett at rbsacket@rockwellcollins.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Advance your future in Corporate Law…
If you want to grow personally and professionally, we invite you to explore Rockwell Collins.

Established global, Fortune 500 aerospace company - Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the design, production and support of innovative solutions for our customers in aerospace and defense. Our expertise in avionics communication and electronics solutions is strengthened by our service and support network that spans 27 countries. Working together, our global team of 20,000 employees works to push the limits of technology. Motivated by the wants and needs of our customers, we strive to make the impossible possible ... the unthinkable, reachable.

Senior Trademark Associate – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

June 28, 2011- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Administrative IP Specialist / Patent Prosecution Secretary – Law Firm – Boulder, Colo.

June 28, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Boulder law firm is seeing an Administrative IP Specialist/Patent Prosecution secretary to support their growing patent practice. Duties include: docketing, preparing patent applications, filing correspondence with the USPTO, PCT and foreign associates, handling administrative tasks, etc. Applicants must have substantive IP experience, superior attention to detail and proofreading skills and be proficient at using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Patent prosecution experience is highly desirable. We offer excellent starting salaries, outstanding benefits and a pleasant work environment.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Houston, Texas

June 21, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The national law firm of Novak Druce + Quigg LLP is seeking registered patent agents for its Houston Office. Candidate should possess an advanced degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, or chemical engineering. The ideal candidate will have 1 - 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience with strong writing and communication skills.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Cleveland, Ohio

June 20, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Associate – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind.

June 13, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate (Mechanical) – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

June 6, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Director of Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic – Notre Dame Law School – Notre Dame, Ind.

April 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other

The Notre Dame Law School invites applications for the position of Director of its new Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic. The position will begin for the 2011-2012 academic year.

When it is fully implemented, the Clinic will provide students opportunities to work as lawyers to meet the intellectual property and entrepreneurship-related needs of the Clinic’s clients. The Clinic will have a transactional focus and particularly will assist clients with, among other matters, entity formation, licensing and/or freedom to operate agreements, trademark counseling and prosecution, and patent preparation and prosecution. Specific client matters will be determined by the Clinic Director, although decisions about the overall direction of the Clinic’s work will be made in consultation with the Dean and other law school faculty members.

As with other clinics at the Notre Dame Law School, students enrolled in the Clinic (typically not more than 8 students at a time) will spend an entire semester (approximately 14 weeks) enrolled with the clinic for law school credit.

Duties of the Director of the Clinic will include:
· Developing the clinic’s operating plan;
· Directly supervising law students;
· Identifying and developing clients;
· Managing all projects and clients;
· Developing the curriculum;
· Teaching the clinical offering during both semesters of each academic year
· Collaborating with clinical and other faculty at the Law School;
· Attending conferences and interacting with faculty at other institutions;
· Assisting in the development of additional resources;
· Acting as liaison with the public and the Law School community.

The initial appointment as Director of the Clinic will be for a 3 year term, during which the successful candidate will be expected to design and implement the clinical program and work with the Dean to secure permanent funding for the position. The initial Director may then be considered for a position with the same clinical faculty status as all other law school clinicians.

We seek candidates with the following qualifications:
· Distinguished relevant experience, particularly extensive transactional experience. We
expect the successful candidate to have at least 7 years experience as a lawyer, though
slightly less experience may suffice in exceptional circumstances;
· Experience and ability to direct large projects;
· Ability to work in a self-directed and entrepreneurial environment;
· Excellent writing and analytic skills;
· Demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching (or the supervision of law students) or
demonstrated potential for such excellence in teaching or supervision;
· An academic record that demonstrates the capacity to be an active participant in the Law
School’s academic community, and in the national intellectual property and clinicaleducation
communities; and
· Membership in the Indiana State Bar, or a willingness to take the necessary steps to
become admitted in Indiana within one year of the commencement of employment.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter
and resume. Electronic submission is preferred.

Contact:
Mark McKenna
Chair of IP/Entrepreneurship Clinic Committee
Notre Dame Law School
P.O. Box 780
Notre Dame, IN 46556
markmckenna@nd.edu

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Educational
Job Location: Notre Dame, Indiana

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Woodbury, Minn. (Twin Cities)

April 14, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

March 21, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

Chicago intellectual property law firm McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP seeks a patent agent to work in the Firm’s electrical arts group. The ideal candidate will have 2 – 4 years experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications, conducting patent searches and patentability analyses, and oversee prosecution of foreign patent applications. Candidate must be registered to practice with the USPTO and hold a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.

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

March 15, 2011- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

March 8, 2011- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Denver office of Perkins Coie is seeking a patent prosecution associate with 2-4 years of prosecution experience or a patent agent with 4 or more years of experience to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Candidates must have a background in electrical engineering, computer science or physics. Strong academic credentials, excellent references, and superb written and oral communication skills are required.