Patent Prosecution Associate / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

April 30, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert and Berghoff LLP (MBHB), a leading patent-focused intellectual property law firm based in downtown Chicago, is seeking Patent Prosecution Associates or Patent Agents with training/experience in AI & machine learning and strong Computer Science credentials.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, and able to organize a workload independently while collaborating with others on projects. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, analytical abilities and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate comfortably with clients and firm personnel. Also helpful is a flexible and proactive approach to tasks and client demands, as well as the ability to thrive and react quickly and positively in a fast-paced environment.

Preference will be given to candidates with a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science. Candidates with other technical degrees who have a strong background in computer science, software development, and machine learning will also be considered.

Associates and Patent Agents at MBHB enjoy a highly competitive salary, bonus program and a comprehensive benefits package. MBHB prioritizes professional development with mentoring and robust programming that includes skills training and relevant CLE courses. Additional perks include an attorney lounge as well as workout facilities on site. The firm also sponsors various social events for attorneys, patent agents and staff throughout the year.

To learn more about life at MBHB as a legal professional, please visit the Careers section of our website (www.mbhb.com/careers).

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (“MBHB”) is an intellectual property law firm focusing on the intellectual property needs of technology-driven companies. The firm's clients range from Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurial start-ups.

MBHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other protected group status under the law. MBHB is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with regulations adopted by the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.mbhb.com/careers/legal-professionals/. Please provide all transcripts (undergrad through law school) and a writing sample.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

I.P. Attorney – Law Firm – Royal Oak, Mich.

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Howard & Howard, a leading national business law firm celebrating its 150th year, is currently seeking an Intellectual Property Associate to join our Royal Oak, Michigan office. Our associates demonstrate deep commitment to their own careers, to the Firm's standards and Strongly Held Beliefs, and to the vigorous representation of our clients' interests. In return, Howard & Howard provides an environment in which that commitment is supported and rewarded.

Patent Prosecution Associate / Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Des Moines, Iowa

March 28, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

McKee, Voorhees & Sease seeks a full-time associate patent attorney or a patent agent to join its growing Mechanical Practice Group in its Des Moines office. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and are preferably registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Candidates will be considered who demonstrate a strong knowledge of patent prosecution in the mechanical and/or electrical fields. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Candidates having 1-3 years of experience in patent prosecution in this field are preferred.

I.P. Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis, Minn.

March 26, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The global law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP is actively recruiting a patent associate with a technical degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering for our Minneapolis office. Faegre Baker Daniels is an AmLaw 100 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Asia and the UK. The responsibilities will involve all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution for a national and international client base, and our ideal candidate will have at least one year of patent prosecution experience. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. This position offers competitive compensation and actively engages in its associates’ professional growth.

Associate Attorney – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 4, 2019- US - Midwest, - US - Northwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking an Associate with two to five years of experience to be based in Denver, Minneapolis, Palo Alto, Salt Lake City, or Seattle. This Associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

I.P. Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 4, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

BakerHostetler is seeking an I.P. Litigation Associate for their Chicago, Illinois; Seattle, Washington; or Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include:

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 3, 2019- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

Dorsey & Whitney LLP's patent group is seeking a Patent Agent with two to five years of experience to be based in Denver, Minneapolis, Palo Alto, Salt Lake City or Seattle. This Associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

I.P. Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

February 22, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a highly qualified intellectual property litigation attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join its DC, Chicago, or New York office. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills are required.

IP Associate (PhD or Masters in Chemistry) – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

February 14, 2019- US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking an IP Associate to join us as a member of the Chemical and Biotechnology Practice Area in the representation of scientists, universities and other research institutions, start-up companies, and established companies. Clients are active in a variety of disciplines including: pharmaceuticals, biologics, nutritionals, chemicals, agricultural, diagnostics, and medical devices.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. or Chicago, Ill.

January 29, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Banner & Witcoff is seeking associate attorneys with 2-7 years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science for its Washington, DC and Chicago, IL offices. Patent prosecution experience is preferred. Associates will work closely with clients and senior attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with opportunities available for involvement in opinion work and litigation.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – Dayton, Ohio

January 24, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stevens & Showalter, LLP is a growing patent law boutique seeking a law clerk, patent attorney or patent agent with a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Responsibilities will include patent application preparation and prosecution, conducting prior art searches, drafting clearance/invalidity opinions, client counseling, and other patent related projects.

IP Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 16, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a highly qualified intellectual property litigation attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join its DC, Chicago, New York, or San Francisco office. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills are required.

Faculty Member and Director, Intellectual Property Clinic – Education – Chicago, Ill.

January 2, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational

The John Marshall Law School in Chicago seeks a faculty member to serve as Director of the law school's Intellectual Property Clinic. The clinic provides pro bono services to individuals or qualified groups in the areas of Patents and Trademarks, and is part of the law school's Community Legal Clinics. The candidate will also teach related courses as arranged with the academic deans. This is a tenure-line position, at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher.

We seek an individual who is, or demonstrates the potential to be, an exceptional teacher, clinician, and scholar, and to work with entrepreneurs and emerging technologies. Required qualifications include a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school or foreign equivalent; evidence that the candidate is a member in good standing of the bar of a court of the United States, or of the highest court of a state of the United States; and registration to practice in patent (and preferably also trademark) matters before the USPTO. Illinois bar membership (or eligibility for it) is preferred but not required.

The law school's current intellectual property clinics in Patents and Trademarks are certified law school clinics under the rules of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. To meet certification requirements, the candidate must:

- For patents, be a registered patent attorney or patent agent in good standing with the OED of the USPTO and have three years of experience in prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO within the last five years;

- For trademarks, be a licensed attorney with at least three years of experience in prosecuting trademark applications before the USPTO within the last five years.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will teach at least one course per academic year outside the clinic, based on background and interest. The candidate is expected to possess excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

JMLS is committed to diversity, access, and opportunity. Subject to the approval of our accreditors, JMLS is in the process of being acquired by the University of Illinois at Chicago, with an anticipated closing date in August 2019. For more information, visit www.jmls.edu and jmls.uic.edu. The successful candidate should be available to start no later than July 16, 2019.

Reports to: Associate Dean for Experiential Education

Other information: This is an 11- or 12-month appointment.

The John Marshall Law School, finding any invidious discrimination inconsistent with the mission of free academic inquiry, does not discriminate in admission, services, or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Contact
Submit a current CV and cover letter indicating compliance with the relevant USPTO requirements above to Professor Art Acevedo, Chair, Selection and Appointments Committee, at 7Acevedo@jmls.edu. The Committee will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis in January and will conduct initial screening interviews via Skype or a similar platform. Individuals invited to interview for the position should be prepared to submit teaching evaluations, professional references, copies of or links to published scholarship, and, where applicable, copies of promotion and tenure reports from current or past law schools.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

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Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in either New York, DC, San Francisco, or Chicago. Ideal candidates will have 1-4 years of experience in life sciences/pharmaceutical patent litigation with a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or chemistry. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required.

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I.P. Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – Chicago, Ill.

December 4, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP, a midsized intellectual property law boutique, is seeking a patent litigation associate with 4 to 7 years of experience who is interested in honing and expanding their skills and practice. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating and managing IP cases. Must have exceptional academic credentials, and while a technical degree is preferred, it is not required.

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November 18, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur PLLC, a certified woman-owned biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, has a unique opportunity for a life science and/or small molecule-focused patent agent with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Primary responsibilities will include drafting applications, responses to office actions for US and foreign applications, and supporting the firm’s attorneys in the technical aspects of opinions.

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Growing Midwest IP firm seeks a patent attorney or patent agent to primarily handle patent preparation and prosecution in the semiconductor related arts, including fabrication, design, and circuitry. Candidates will ideally have a degree in electrical engineering, as well as industry experience. Remote working arrangements and flexible hours will be considered. Exceptional compensation and benefits offered.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Worthington, Ohio

November 1, 2018- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Hyperion Materials & Technologies is seeking a Patent Attorney.