Colby Nipper is seeking patent agents and attorneys of all levels. New graduates are encouraged to apply; we are willing to train. We have a truly excellent reputation with our Fortune 100 clients—Colby Nipper cuts no corners. If you are an exceptional practitioner, or want to learn to become one, please contact us. EEs, CompEs, and graduates of top-twenty law schools are preferred but not required.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Chicago
Greer Burns & Crain Ltd. (GBC) is seeking a patent prosecution attorney with at least three years of solid patent prosecution experience. An undergraduate degree in computer, electrical, chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred. You will handle US and foreign patent prosecution, client counseling, opinion work, and related projects for clients ranging in size from FORTUNE 100 companies to start-ups. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package. Successful candidates should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills. Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required. GBC is a full service intellectual property law firm located in downtown Chicago with a satellite office in San Diego, CA.
Patent Agent – Law Firm – Dallas or Houston, Texas
McGuireWoods LLP has an immediate need for a Patent Agent in either Houston or Dallas. The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions received from the USPTO, and handle routine correspondence with the USPTO. The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience preparing patent applications.
IP Counsel – Small Corporation – W. Lafayette, Ind.
Inari is seeking an outstanding patent attorney to strengthen our internal IP practice. You will work closely with Inari’s science and business teams to ensure freedom-to-operate for its procedures, technologies, and products and develop, grow, manage, and protect the company’s intellectual property portfolio for its innovative agricultural and science-based technologies and products. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to provide pragmatic and business-savvy advice, identify innovations, and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to both scientific and executive teams. The position reports to the VP Innovation Catalyst (Head IP).
Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel-Patents – Large Corporation – St. Joseph, Mich.
Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel-Patents. This position will be responsible for providing legal counsel and services on matters involving patents, copyrights, trade secrets and other proprietary information. This position supports Whirlpool’s global product organization, including its advanced development and product engineering groups.
Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Small Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va. or Telecommute
Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking registered patent attorneys or patent agents with 3-5 or more years of relevant experience to work in McLean, VA; the Indianapolis, IN area or telecommute. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.
Senior Patent Prosecution Attorney/Agent (Of Counsel) – Large Law Firm – Nationwide or Telecommute
Loza & Loza LLP is seeking a senior patent attorney with 10+ years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or medicine, with knowledge of the drug discovery and development processes. Experience representing clients in the pharmaceutical industry required. USPTO registration and at least one state bar license preferred, but strongly qualified patent agents will be considered. This is an "as needed" Of Counsel position where telecommuting and flexible hours are available. We will consider qualified candidates in any part of the U.S.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated Contact Information)
Oliff PLC, a full service IP Law firm with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina, and St. Louis, Missouri is seeking Patent Attorneys with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or closely related fields.
Patent Engineer/Agent – Law Firm – Grand Rapids, Mich. (with possible option for remote)
McGarry Bair is looking for Patent Engineers with a Mechanical background or Electrical background to help in protecting our clients' intellectual property. You will help analyze the patentability of inventions, including computer searching for related inventions, prepare and help prosecute patent applications, aid in assessing infringement risks for new products, and help guide the development of new products.
Trademark Associate Attorney – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.
Sheridan Ross P.C. is seeking an attorney with 0-2 years of experience in trademark law for a new position in its Denver, Colorado office. Ideal candidates will have experience in the management and coordination of trademark, copyright, and brand matters. The position includes U.S. and foreign trademark clearance, prosecution, licensing, due diligence, enforcement, TTAB practice and domain name disputes. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with superb communication and writing skills, a commitment to excellence and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Associate Attorney or Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.
Sheridan Ross P.C. is seeking an Associate Attorney or Patent Agent in the Mechanical field with up to three years of legal experience and strong academic credentials. This is for a new position in support of Sheridan Ross’ mechanical engineering group and will be located in our Denver, Colorado office. Qualified candidates will be USPTO admitted or have plans to take the examination. Additionally, candidates should be motivated self-starters with superb communication and writing skills, a commitment to excellence and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.
Legal Assistant – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.
Sheridan Ross P.C. is seeking a legal assistant with 5 or more years of heavy litigation practice, including experience in federal and appellate courts. Intellectual Property experience preferred, but not a requirement. This is an opportunity to perform paralegal-type tasks in addition to required, daily administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and word processing skills, and be proficient at using standard software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, time entry programs, etc.). Candidates should be well versed in electronically filing in federal court (e.g., using PACER) and have experience handling electronic and written document discovery as well as case docketing needs. Trial experience preferred.
Design Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations
Lee & Hayes is seeking a Patent Attorney with design patent experience for our Spokane, Seattle, Austin, Atlanta, DC, or Rochester offices. The firm’s design practice includes strategic procurement and enforcement of design rights for some of the world’s largest, most innovative, and well-known organizations. We consult as experts in design patent law, developing strategies for our clients to protect the ornamental characteristics of their innovations, whether that includes electronic devices, vehicles, graphical user interfaces, or apparel.
Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Houston, Texas
Blank Rome is seeking a Patent Agent to support the Firm’s patent prosecution practice, leveraging technical expertise to assist the Firm’s clients in protecting their technology with patents. The Patent Agent will work under the supervision of a licensed patent attorney to draft patent applications and prosecute applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This role supports client innovation efforts through active participation in the preparation of patent specifications, including drafting of claims. The Patent Agent assists attorneys in the writing of scientific and technical documents clearly and concisely, conducting legal and technical research using all available resources in support of various patent-related matters.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Telecommute
Guntin & Gust is seeking Patent Attorneys. Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 4-7+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution of US matters is required. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Telecommunications and/or actual engineering experience is a plus. A book of business is also a plus.
Program Manager, Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Law – Notre Dame Law School – Notre Dame, Ind.
Notre Dame Law School is seeking a Program Director as part of a major investment in its Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Law. The Program has grown considerably over the past decade—with new faculty, a new Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship Clinic, greatly expanded course offerings, high-level conferences and other events, and tremendous student success. The University has also made substantial investments in innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities, and it is in the early phases of building a distinctive, University-wide interdisciplinary program on technology ethics. The Law School is poised to take the next step in building its reputation in this important area, and a dynamic Program Director will be central to this effort.
Patent Counsel – Small Corporation – Des Moines, Iowa
Intoxalock is seeking a Patent Counsel to work in its Des Moines, Iowa, offices. This senior position has responsibility for (i) counseling all levels of the company’s management, business and technical personnel regarding patent and trade secret strategies and risks, (ii) continually assess the technology needs of the company from an IP perspective, (iii) conducting freedom to operate assessments in support of new product launches, (iv) managing overflow patent work with outside counsel, (v) providing due diligence, patent enforcement and transactional support to business acquisitions and assets, and (vi) developing and implementing a strategic strategy to identify, assess and acquire attractive targets to grow the company intellectual property portfolio.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Flexible Location
G&G is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys with a background in Electrical or Computer Engineering. G&G provides a unique work environment that stands out from other firms. It is the firm’s view that broadening the subject matter expertise of all attorneys provides the best opportunity for growth for the attorney and the firm. Consequently, attorneys are given an opportunity to work across all clients of the firm to gain expertise in multiple subject areas such as landline and cellular communications, terrestrial and satellite communications, smart cars, data mining, waveguide communications, RF interference mitigation, RF tuning, gaming technologies, medical devices, advertising engines, magnetic resonant imaging, nanotechnology, and other advanced technology areas. Also, the firm periodically employs a process to balance attorney dockets so that all attorneys are assigned matters they can work on a daily basis without concern that their dockets will run low at any time during a calendar year.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations
Cantor Colburn LLP, a law firm with a national intellectual property practice, seeks a patent attorney or Patent Agent with a degree in chemical engineering to work in any of the firm’s five offices: Hartford, Connecticut; Alexandria, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; and Troy, Michigan. Remote work will also be considered.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.
Holzer Patel Drennan is looking for a Patent Attorney with 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, biotechnology, or computer-related discipline. Candidate must also have a portable book of business as well as the ability to further develop a diverse intellectual property practice. Hired candidate will work at the Denver, Colorado office location.