Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Remote or Southfield, MI

February 8, 2022- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bejin Bieneman, PLC is seeking a patent associate or agent to immediately join the firm to help support our diverse and growing intellectual property law practice. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications in electronics, software, controls, electro-mechanical, and mechanical arts.

Intellectual Property Specialist – Small Corporation – Rolla, MO and some remote

January 23, 2022- US - Midwest, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Brewer Science, a small corporation in Rolla, MO, is seeking an intellectual property specialist. Roles and responsibilities include:

Scientific Advisor, Biotechnology – Law Firm – Chicago, IL; Walnut Creek, CA; Alexandria, VA

January 16, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. seeks Ph.D. candidates nearing the completion of their studies and thesis defense, or recent Ph.D. graduates working in academia or industry, to join the firm as a Scientific Advisor in its Chicago, Alexandria, Virginia, or Walnut Creek, California, offices. The candidate’s Ph.D. should be in the area of cellular biology, immunology, molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences, genomics, biochemistry, or a related area. Candidates should also possess strong analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This position is full-time.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Denver, CO; Minneapolis, MN; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA

January 10, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking an associate with two to three years of experience and a technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field and an interest for patent prosecution involving complex software systems. Successful candidates may be based in Seattle, Salt Lake City, or Denver, and a demonstrated commitment to one of these locations is preferred. You will join an exceptional team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff servicing a wide array of clients – from large multinational corporations to entrepreneurs and innovative startup companies. You will have responsibility for an active docket of patent prosecution matters – from drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign patent prosecution. You will have the opportunity to counsel clients on patent strategy, and gain exposure to conducting searches and preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions. In our general practice firm, there are also opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices.

Dorsey’s patent group includes a diverse team of 35 Patent attorneys and 5 agents and technical advisors spread across five of Dorsey’s offices (Denver, Minneapolis, Palo Alto, Salt Lake City, and Seattle) who advise clients around the world on developing domestic and international intellectual property portfolios; conducting patent prosecution, including reexamination, reissue, and foreign filings; preparing patentability, validity and infringement opinions; supporting intellectual property commercialization and technology transfers; and performing M&A intellectual property due diligence. We are supported by a talented and dedicated team of paralegals and legal staff.

The following qualifications are required:

USPTO admission
Two to three years of patent attorney or agent experience
B.S. and/or M.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or a B.S. in Engineering with relevant technical Electrical Engineering or Computer Science work experience
Strong academic performance and writing ability

Preferred candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, client-centric team where they enjoy a significant amount of responsibility for seeing matters through to completion.

Colorado bar admission preferred for Denver candidates. Washington bar admission preferred for Seattle candidates. Utah bar admission preferred for Salt Lake City candidates. Minnesota bar admission preferred for Minneapolis candidates.

In addition to submitting your cover letter, resume and transcript with your application, please also submit a patent prosecution writing sample.

For Denver applicants only (as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act): The starting salary for associate positions in our Denver office is $180,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more!

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey participates in E-Verify.

About Dorsey:
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:

Banking and Financial Institutions
Development and Infrastructure
Energy & Natural Resources
Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
Healthcare
Technology

Dorsey’s distinguished alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
Adoption Advocate (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Dorsey accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5149.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, CO; Minneapolis, MN; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA

Patent Agent or Associate (High Tech) – Law Firm – Boston, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

January 4, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mintz is looking for a patent agent or associate with at least two years of patent prosecution experience and a technology background in computer science, computer engineering, and/or electrical engineering. Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following technologies: machine learning, artificial intelligence, and image & signal processing. Specific duties include:

Patent Agent or Associate (High Tech) – Law Firm – Boston, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

January 4, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - West

Mintz is looking for a patent agent or associate with at least three years of patent prosecution experience and a technology background in electrical engineering, computer science, and/or computer engineering. Specific duties include:

Reviewing invention disclosure documents and conducting invention disclosure meetings
Conducting prior searches, reviewing references and analyzing patentability
Drafting patent applications
Reviewing USPTO office actions, formulating response strategies, conducting examiner interviews, and drafting and filing responses
Managing U.S. and foreign dockets
Analyzing patents in connection with due diligence and/or freedom to operate analyses

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm encourages working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm’s published guidelines.

Qualifications:

At least three years of patent prosecution experience
USPTO admission
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related field of study
Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to or eligible for admission to the California, MA, DC, or NY bar
Prior work experience in a law firm strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A high level of professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clients
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings
Absent an exemption required by law, each Mintz employee is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

About the IP Patent Prosecution Section

Our patent prosecution team takes our clients’ strongest innovations and efficiently crafts patents to obtain protections in mission-critical jurisdictions. We work with leading innovator clients developing cutting-edge technologies. We have a deep bench of associates, patent agents and technical advisors to draft applications, respond to office actions and conduct examiner interviews. We help clients identify innovations, develop prosecution strategies and ensure quality control — providing critical guidance to help clients succeed.

Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas — Transactional, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Investigations, and Regulatory & Advisory. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, DC and London.

Please submit cover letter and resume/CV at:
https://careers.mintz.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=4&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=1417

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

Counsel – Patent – Corporation – Remote Hybrid, CA or Ohio

January 2, 2022- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. The patent attorney has a high level of technical expertise in the fields of electrical/computer engineering and software to be able to properly support the engineers discovering and implementing features for Honda products and in clearing proposed technology being considered for Honda products to make sure that it is not infringing on third party patents. This attorney also prepares and negotiates intellectual property provisions and contracts with suppliers and universities on behalf of Honda.
At Honda, our associates take pride in their responsibilities. A typical day will include:

Collaborate with inventors to create and align patent strategy toward future technologies including for example connectivity/autonomous technologies, advanced materials, energy systems, or robotics; expand or adapt inventor ideas to the broadest extent possible and evaluate inventions for patentability, perform and review patent searches and prepare opinion reports, including patentability analyses, infringement analyses, invalidity analyses and litigation support
Work with engineers in developing a robust strategy that ensures the appropriate technology for incorporating electric motors to generate movement instead of internal combustion engines and focusing on the major components found in electric cars together with their function within the system; provide advice as to what extent Honda’s new advanced technologies will rely on patented technology standards
Research forward-looking technology to identify innovation whitespace, scout for innovations, and benchmark the R&D strategies of competitors in both traditional Honda-related fields as well as new competitors from new business areas; Perform IP analyses such as IP landscape studies, and make proposals for development and business groups; evaluate patents in new fields that may be worthwhile commercializing
Prepare and prosecute patent applications in advanced technologies, and perform all tasks related to managing the assigned portfolio of patent applications through the patent offices
Negotiate and draft contracts for AHM-IP clients; meet with engineers and other relevant associates to understand the project details, schedule and other requirements; report contract terms/negotiation status to management

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as a Counsel - Patent, you must have:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, computer science, physics or other similar scientific discipline
JD from accredited law school and member in good standing of the bar of Ohio or California, or willing to arrange to become admitted in Ohio or California.
Must be a registered patent attorney in good standing with the USPTO
10 years of patent prosecution or relevant experience in complex technologies including software, electrical, computer or advanced materials
Ability to understand technical information including drawings, schematics, and formulations, and to communicate effectively with engineers/scientists regarding complex matters
Knowledge of how to perform patentability, clearance and invalidity investigations and provide opinions in complex technology areas including software, electrical, computer, or advanced materials
Ability to manage outside counsel in complex matters
Ability to communicate effectively with management regarding activities involving complex technologies
Ability to understand and create IP landscape reports
Ability to negotiate and draft contracts

Apply online at:
http://www.honda.com/careers

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Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Remote Hybrid, CA or Ohio

Patent Attorney (2-8 years) – Law Firm – Denver, Boulder, Salt Lake City, Boise, or Remote

December 14, 2021- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical

Holland & Hart is looking for experienced patent attorneys to join our dynamic, growing electronics and software focused patent practice.

Want to push the boundaries of patents and super-charge your practice?

Our team has the privilege of helping some of the world’s greatest technology companies create a smarter, better planet. Clients trust us to strategically protect and position their business-critical innovations using our unmatched expertise in wireless communications, memory technology, electronics, software (including AI and cloud computing), complex medical devices, and standards-essential patents. Our team of lawyers, patent agents, and patent engineers operates like a sophisticated technology team—we’re reinventing patent prosecution using AI and automation solutions created with our in-house developers.

Our relentless commitment to our clients is the hallmark of what we do. We intentionally cultivate a close-knit team culture that prioritizes people, client service, and technical excellence. Collaborative teamwork, innovation, diversity and inclusion, and maintaining a great work/life balance are core values and key to our success.

Tired of being bogged down in monotony and ready to focus on today’s and tomorrow’s most exciting technologies?

Want to leverage sophisticated patent drafting and prosecution tools to work faster and better?

Do you thrive in a supportive work environment where your ideas are encouraged, heard, and valued?

Then you’re a perfect fit for our cutting-edge team! Come reinvent your future with us.

Applicant Requirements:

Subject matter experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science/Engineering, Software, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable technologies.
Collaborative attitude and mindset—you will work daily with patent agents, patent engineers, IP specialists, software developers, and business professionals.
Top academic performance and aptitude to learn new technology required.
Wireless communications experience is a plus, but not required.

How do I apply? • Please be prepared to submit your resume, cover letter, brief writing sample (publicly available patent application, office action response, or other technical writing) and law school and undergrad transcripts via the online application portal. • To learn more about what makes our patent group unique and to apply please visit: https://hhpatentcareers.com/patent-attorneys-careers. • Contact Ceanne Price, Recruitment & Client Care Coordinator at CAPrice@hollandhart.com if you experience any issues or have questions.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, Boulder, Salt Lake City, Boise, or Remote

Patent Counsel or Patent Agent – Non-Profit – West Lafayette, IN

December 3, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Non-Profit, Work - Patent Prosecution

Purdue Research Foundation is seeking a Patent Counsel or Patent Agent to work in West Lafayette, IN

Essential Functions:

Perform prompt and competent analyses of intellectual property (IP) protection strategies to enable timely technology transfer of Purdue IP in the pharmaceutical, biomedical and life sciences arts.
Evaluate and implement strategies for the protection of IP in a manner that maximizes commercial and licensing potential.
Work cooperatively with Purdue inventors and Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) licensing staff to evaluate technology-based innovations for appropriate IP protection.
Prepare and file patent applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and register copyrights with the US Copyright Office.
Prosecute patent applications pending with the USPTO and work with foreign associates to prosecute corresponding pending patent applications worldwide.
Engage outside counsel on patent prosecution matters and coordinate, manage and account for budget expenditures associated with all assigned project-related activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

Work cooperatively with OTC business development managers in the evaluation of intellectual property landscapes.
Assist in due diligence of legal matters relating to any OTC matter.
Represent Purdue and OTC with national organizations, associations and groups related to university commercialization.
Provide the OTC business development team with expertise and advice of IP licensing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read blueprints.
Registered with US Patent and Trademark Office.
Member of Indiana or a reciprocating state Bar in good standing.
Strong working knowledge of intellectual property transactions including licensing required.
Knowledge of technology transfer within industry and/or academia required.
Strong diplomatic skills required.
Legal contract comprehension preferred.
Commitment to higher education and the values of scientific research and discovery for societal benefit.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, computer, written/verbal communication skills required.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Candidate must be comfortable interacting with people from varied disciplines and with managing multiple complex projects.
Occasional travel required.
Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, able to manage/coordinate multiple tasks, and able to work collaboratively and successfully with different sectors, including co-workers, academic scholars, entrepreneurs and industry executives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with peers.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills required.
Frequent travel and driving PRF vehicles required.
Valid Indiana driver’s license required.
Regular and reliable attendance are requirements of this position.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or other life science-related fields.
MS or PhD preferred.
JD preferred.
3-5 years of direct patent application drafting and prosecution before the USPTO in pharmaceutical, biomedical or life sciences arts preferred.
Experience as patent agent and/or patent attorney will be considered.

If you are interested in applying, please click here to begin the process: https://www.applyatprf.com.

The application deadline is Friday, January 7, 2022. A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.

Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. PRF views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

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Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: West Lafayette, IN

Intellectual Property Patent Agent or Technical Specialist – Medical Device Technologies – Multiple Locations

November 15, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an Intellectual Property Patent Agent or Technical Specialist to join our thriving Intellectual Property practice. This position offers the opportunity to be involved with all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution in our Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C. or Wilmington Offices.

Intellectual Property Patent Agent or Technical Specialist – Biotechnology – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 15, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Tech - Biotech

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an Intellectual Property Patent Agent or Technical Specialist to join our thriving Intellectual Property practice. This position offers the opportunity to be involved with all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution in our Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington DC, or Wilmington offices.

Foreign Filing Paralegal – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

November 2, 2021- US - Midwest, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique intellectual property law firm, is looking for an experienced Foreign Filing Paralegal with five (5+) years of experience to lead its Foreign Filing practice.

Intellectual Property – Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 22, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical

The Faegre Drinker Patent Team is seeking an experienced Patent Associate for our thriving Intellectual Property practice. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Am Law 50 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in growing our existing patent practice in our Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., or Wilmington offices.

Successful candidates should have 2-5 years of experience drafting software related applications with a background and degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Physics. Candidates must be collaborative and motivated to succeed in a client-focused, team-oriented environment. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth. Current firm plans for returning to work include an average of 2-3 days in the office. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript.

Pursuant to Part 2 of the State of Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (C.R.S. §§ 8-5-201 to 8-5-203), employers are required to provide expected compensation for posted positions resident in Colorado. The salary range for this position in our Denver office is $172,500-$205,000. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range based on experience. The range listed is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for associates, which includes productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

About Faegre Drinker:
Faegre Drinker is an international law firm designed for clients. With over 1,300 legal and consulting professionals in 22 locations spanning the globe, we bring our clients fresh, workable ideas to support their most complex business and legal challenges. Our client focus and trust in one another is grounded in a culture of collaboration, collegiality, civility, respect, diversity and inclusion. We welcome colleagues who think creatively, embrace complex challenges and constantly strive to improve.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiting@faegredrinker.com to let us know the nature of your request.

Apply online at:
https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/careers/experienced-lawyers/lawyer-job-openings

Please include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Multiple (Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., or Wilmington)

Patent Attorney/Agent with Electrical/Computer Experience – Law Firm – Remote and/or Southfield, MI

October 19, 2021- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bejin Bieneman, PLC, is seeking a patent associate or agent to immediately join the firm to help support our diverse and growing intellectual property law practice. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications in electronics, software, controls, electro-mechanical, and mechanical arts, and assist in intellectual property litigation and opinion work. Copyright and trademark experience is a plus, but not required.

Associate Attorney – Life Sciences – Law Firm – Chicago, IL – Washington, DC – Remote

October 11, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Banner Witcoff is seeking a Biotech or Chemistry Patent Attorney with 5 or more years of experience in patent prosecution. Banner Witcoff is open to considering remote candidates. A background in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, or Immunology is preferred. An advanced degree is strongly preferred. Duties include, but are not limited to evaluating patent portfolios, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, patent portfolio management and counseling.

Trademark Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL – Washington, DC – Remote

October 10, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Work - Patent Prosecution

Banner Witcoff is seeking a trademark attorney having about 5 – 10 years experience with trademark prosecution, counseling, and enforcement, as well as experience handling matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), for its Chicago, IL or Washington, DC offices. Banner Witcoff is open to considering remote candidates. Patent bar eligibility is preferred but not required.

Patent Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

September 29, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a boutique law firm located in downtown Chicago, is looking for local patent attorneys with 1-5 years’ experience to join our patent prosecution team. HFZ represents clients in a wide variety of industries and technologies including the automotive, aerospace, electronics, software, Internet, e-commerce, wireless and cloud technology sectors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, biomedical instrumentation and consumer goods, process technologies and digital signal processing industries, media and process control technologies, amongst others. This full-time position has a billable hour requirement of 1850 hours with a year-end bonus potential.

Patent Attorney (Preparation/Prosecution/Transactional) – Law Firm – Iowa

September 27, 2021- US - Midwest, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nyemaster Goode, PC is seeking motivated candidates with 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications to join our expanding IP team.

Intellectual Property Administrator – Law Firm – Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Waukesha, WI; Chicago, IL

September 2, 2021- US - Midwest, Work - Admin, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Administrator for our Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha (WI) or Chicago (IL) offices. This role will be responsible for managing the day to day prosecution of domestic and foreign trademark and copyright applications. This includes all aspects of trademark searching, clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.

Intellectual Property Counsel – Non-Profit – West Lafayette, IN

August 26, 2021- US - Midwest, Emp - Non-Profit, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Purdue Research Foundation is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to work in West Lafayette, IN

Essential Functions:

Perform prompt and competent completion of analyses of intellectual property protection and strategies to enable timely technology transfer of Purdue intellectual property in the biomedical and life science arts.
Evaluate and implement strategies for the protection of IP in a manner that maximizes commercial and licensing potential.
Work cooperatively with Purdue inventors and Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) licensing staff to evaluate technology-based innovations for appropriate intellectual property protection.
Draft patent applications and present applications to US Patent and Trademark Office and copyright registrations to US Copyright Office for the benefit of Purdue.
Prosecute patent applications with respect to all aspects of patent law, including preparing formal communications and responses to national patent offices, conducting examiner interviews and related prosecution activities for the benefit of Purdue.
Engage and manage outside counsel on patent prosecution matters including coordinating, managing and accounting for budget expenditures associated with all assigned project-related activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

Work cooperatively with OTC business development managers in the evaluation of intellectual property landscapes.
Assist in due diligence of legal matters relating to any OTC matter.
Represent Purdue and OTC with national organizations, associations and groups related to university commercialization.
Provide the OTC business development team with expertise and advice of IP licensing.
Manage outside counsel of litigation matters.
Represent Purdue and OTC with national organizations, associations and groups related to university commercialization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Registered with US Patent and Trademark Office.
Member of Indiana or a reciprocating state Bar in good standing.
Strong working knowledge of intellectual property transactions including licensing required.
Knowledge of technology transfer within industry and/or academia required.
Strong diplomatic skills required.
Legal contract comprehension and hands-on patent prosecution experience preferred.
Commitment to higher education and the values of scientific research and discovery for societal benefit.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, computer, written/verbal communication skills required.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Candidate must be comfortable interacting with people from varied disciplines and with managing multiple complex projects.
Occasional travel required.
Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, able to manage/coordinate multiple tasks, and able to work collaboratively and successfully with different sectors, including co-workers, academic scholars, entrepreneurs and industry executives.
Regular and reliable attendance are requirements of this position.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or other life science related fields.
JD required.
3-5 years of direct patent drafting and prosecution before the US Patent and Trademark Office in the Life Sciences.

If you are interested in applying, please click here to begin the process: https://www.applyatprf.com. The application deadline is Monday, September 20, 2021. Include cover letter and resume with your submission.

A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: West Lafayette, IN