Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal – Law Firm – Hackensack, NJ and New York, NY

December 4, 2024- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cole Schotz P.C., a prominent mid-Atlantic law firm with multiple regional office locations seeks an Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal for our New Jersey or New York Offices with 5+ years of law firm intellectual property prosecution paralegal experience.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare and file U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance documents electronically with the USPTO including but not limited to applications, office action responses, extensions of time, statements of use, affidavits, renewals, assignments, and powers of attorneys.
Identify and prepare appropriate specimens of use for submission to the USPTO, and communicate with clients regarding same.
Prepare and file trademark documents with WIPO and through the Madrid Protocol, including but not limited to applications for International Registration, responses to Notices of Irregularity, renewals, assignments, and powers of attorney.
Work with and correspond with foreign counsel in connection with prosecution and maintenance of trademark applications/ registrations outside of the United States, including attending to notarization and legalization of documents.
Communicate with clients regarding trademark status and upcoming deadlines as needed.
Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches online and USPTO website.
Prepare and file copyright applications for registration.
Conduct due diligence on trademark portfolios and IP-related corporate transactions.
Assist with preparation and filing TTAB petitions, motions, and other paperwork.
Assist with investigations of third-party use of marks, preserving evidence, creating PDFs and making exhibits for briefs and other filings.
Assist in preparation and filing of UDRP actions.
Prepare and file, or instruct, on all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign prosecution.
Proof and edits patent applications and office actions and prepares office actions.
File and assist in prosecution of design applications (including convention deadlines for filing abroad).
Review files and prepare of Information Disclosure Statements and accompanying documents.
Assist clients with ongoing third-party patent monitoring.
Ensure deadlines are calendared and reported; experience with using trademark docketing software systems, preferably CPI.
Maintain a docket of IP deadlines and coordinate and communicate deadline responses with relevant attorneys and staff.

Candidates must be highly organized and possess the ability to prioritize, be a team player, and have excellent written and verbal skills. College degree and/or paralegal certificate required. Strong working knowledge of MSOffice (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance required. Knowledge of iManage a plus. We offer a competitive starting salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $76,500 to $179,000. Please email resume for consideration to:

Gayle P. Englert
Chief Human Resources Officer
Cole Schotz P.C.
Court Plaza North
25 Main Street, P.O. Box 800
Hackensack, NJ 07602-0800
genglert@coleschotz.com
Please visit us at our website: www.coleschotz.com
NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK/DELAWARE/MARYLAND/TEXAS/FLORIDA
Cole Schotz is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply via email to:
genglert@coleschotz.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Hackensack, NJ and New York, NY

Patent and Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 25, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Work - Patent Litigation

Lewis Brisbois, a full-service Am Law 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney with 3-7 years of experience to join its Intellectual Property & Technology litigation practice. Remote or hybrid work location is an option. In-office location is flexible and candidates will be considered in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Wilmington Delaware, Dallas, Denver, New York, Washington DC, and San Francisco. A technical background is strongly preferred and an undergraduate or higher degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or a similar field is preferred but not required.

The ideal candidate will have excellent credentials, strong interpersonal skills, and intellectual property (primarily patent) litigation experience. The candidate also will preferably be admitted before the USPTO and preferably have at least some experience in other types of intellectual property litigation, such as copyright, trademark, and trade secrets litigation, or other technology-related business litigation.

Qualified candidates will have experience in various aspects of patent infringement litigation (e.g., development of strategies, conducting discovery, preparing infringement and invalidity contentions, claim construction/Markman, depositions, technical and damages expert witness reports, preparing for trial, etc.). Trial experience is not required but would be valued. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Lewis Brisbois successfully represents both plaintiffs and defendants in patent and intellectual property litigation in a variety of forums. Our attorneys, many of whom hold technical degrees, are experienced in all aspects of intellectual property including patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress, unfair competition, economic, licensing, franchising, and rights acquisition. We protect our clients’ intellectual property assets in federal and state courts as well as before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the International Trade Commission, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and in foreign countries.

Lewis Brisbois offers competitive compensation and in addition, we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, PTO for eligible classifications and a bonus for those who exceed their minimum hourly requirements.

Apply via email to:
Recruiting@LewisBrisbois.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Multiple Locations

Patent Preparation and Prosecution Specialist – Law Firm – Greenwich, CT; remote from anywhere in USA OK

August 9, 2024- US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Otterstedt & Kammer PLLC, a Greenwich, Connecticut IP boutique, has an opening for a Patent Preparation and Prosecution Specialist. The candidate should have a technical background suitable for handling cases in fields including semiconductor processing, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and broadband networking.

Associate: Intellectual Property (Health) – Law Firm – Columbus, OH; Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR or Princeton, NJ

May 29, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, Work - Intellectual Property

Epstein Becker & Green is seeking an intellectual property associate to join its Health Care & Life Sciences practice in our Columbus, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Portland, or Princeton office.

Pharma Associate – Law Firm – Reston, VA, Boston, MA or remote

May 12, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group is a mid-size law firm and manages large, medium, and small patent portfolios. We help start-up and emerging technology companies leverage their intellectual assets to achieve their business goals. We are committed to providing high-quality services to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and skilled individual to join our burgeoning Life Sciences team as a Pharma Associate. The Pharma Associate will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the patent drafting and prosecution in life sciences, biotechnology, and chemical areas. The ideal candidate should possess experience in drafting original patent applications in one or more of the above fields. The Associate will also have an opportunity to participate in strategic counseling such as opinion work. You will work directly with Marbury’s Head of Life Sciences, Michelle O’Brien, as well as Tom Irving, who has nearly 50 years of experience in patent law, most of which has been in the pharma field. We are looking for a candidate who prefers a mid-size firm over a large one and who ultimately aspires to become a partner within the firm.

Educational Background:

The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney or agent with a PH. D in biology, chemistry, or a related field. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately are required. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are needed. S/he will have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, but pleasant and fun environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Experience:

The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of patent experience in one of the fields noted above in prosecuting existing patent applications and drafting new ones.

Duties:

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in one or more of the above fields. Duties, however, may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations and reissues as well as opinions of counsel, such as Freedom to Operate; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity/patentability analysis, particularly in view of recent developments in Obviousness-Type Double Patenting (similar to Cellect) and the Safe Harbor of §121, and §112 (f) means plus function pharma claims, Orange Book listing strategy and analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, engaging in post-grant IPR and PGR practice, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; ultimately, review and management of junior associate work product and direction of paralegal staff.

Salary:

We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billed hours per year.
For employees who generate over 1550 billed hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billed hours, and for someone who wants to bill in the 2000-hour yearly range, is projected to be similar to that of large law firms.

Benefits:

We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, flexible work hours with a low minimum billed hours requirement, and comprehensive benefits including paid time off and holidays, health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, opportunities for professional development and advancement, et cetera. For candidates who plan to work on-site in one of our offices, we offer a casual dress code and free parking.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Join our team and contribute to our mission of securing and defending client innovations.

If you are interested and to learn more, please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application or issued patent preferred) to nstepanov@marburylaw.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, VA, Boston, MA or remote (we currently operate in the following states: DC, IL, KY, MA, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT)

Patent Agent – Biotechnology – Atlanta, New York, or Philadelphia

May 12, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a patent agent with 5+ years of patent prosecution experience to assist in prosecution, IP diligence, IP-transfer commercial transactions, and strategic IP business counseling. A graduate degree in a biological science is required, and a PhD is preferred. Preference for a degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or genetics. Strong academic credentials and excellent references are preferred. Admission to the patent bar is required. A strong entrepreneurial spirit is preferred.

Patent Associate Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Reston, VA, Boston, MA or remote.

March 14, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group, PLLC is seeking experienced, highly qualified patent associate attorney or patent agent for our Reston, Virginia or Boston, Massachusetts offices, or for remote work.

The candidate will focus mainly on the original drafting and prosecution of patent applications in one or more of the following technical fields: semiconductor devices, optical devices, semiconductor device manufacturing and optical device manufacturing.

The ideal candidate should possess experience in drafting original patent applications in one or more of the above technical fields. Portable business is not required. However, candidates having strong client communication and development skills with the desire and ability to take a lead role in managing and growing client accounts are encouraged to apply.

Education Background:

The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney or agent with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, chemical engineering or a related field. In particular, candidates with industry experience in semiconductor or optical devices and their fabrication will be considered.

Experience:

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of patent experience in prosecuting existing patent application and drafting new patent applications, preferably with patent or technical experience in one of the fields noted above.

Duties:

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in one or more of the above technical fields.
Duties may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations as well as opinions of counsel; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; possible review and management of junior associate work product for senior candidates; and direction of paralegal staff. In addition, duties may include occasionally supporting our firm’s commercial litigation practice in the litigation of IP matters, including the drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions, briefs, reports, etc.

Salary:

We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billable hours per year.
For employees who generate over 1550 billable hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billable hours, and is projected to be similar to that of large law firms for candidates interested in billing large law firm hours (e.g., ~ 2000 billable hours).

Benefits:

We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, flexible work hours with a low minimum billable hours requirement, and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, et cetera. For candidates who plan to work on-site in one of our offices, we offer casual dress code and free parking.

Contact:

Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application or issued patent preferred) to careers@marburylaw.com

Apply via email to:
careers@marburylaw.com

Please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application or issued patent preferred).

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, VA, Boston, MA or remote.

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Atlanta, New York, or Tampa

January 16, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Litigation

Carlton Fields is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) associate with three or more years of patent litigation experience. The ideal candidate will effectively manage day-to-day litigation tasks and independently prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and effectively communicate with other lawyers. Experience taking and defending depositions is a plus. Excellent academic credentials, demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and practical judgment are required. Candidates must be currently admitted to practice in Florida, Georgia, or New York. A USPTO registration number or technical background is strongly preferred. Patent and trademark litigation and prosecution experience is a plus. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and transcript. Carlton Fields is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Westborough, MA

December 5, 2023- US - Northeast, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Bainwood Huang is seeking a new patent attorney or agent to assist with growing portfolio of patent work. We are a dedicated, reliable, and hard-working team of professionals looking to add to our ranks. Our clients are industry leaders in Internet technologies, electronics, software, and mechanical designs. Candidates should be computer savvy, with solid technical backgrounds and excellent writing and analysis skills. The firm provides excellent opportunities for mentoring.

Senior Counsel – ANDA litigation – Law Firm – Florham Park, NJ

November 28, 2023- US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

Pergament & Cepeda, a rapidly growing Intellectual Property Firm is looking for Senior Counsel - ANDA litigation for its Florham Park, New Jersey office. Highly competitive compensation package and benefits are offered for the right candidate. The firm has stable and growing list of generic pharmaceutical clients. At least 8 years of pharmaceutical litigation experience is required. Foreign language knowledge is a substantial plus.

Pharmaceutical Patent Prosecutor – Law Firm – Florham Park, NJ

November 28, 2023- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pergament & Cepeda, rapidly growing Life science and IP firm in Morris County, New Jersey is looking for pharmaceutical patent prosecutor with up to 6-8 years of experience to prepare, file and prosecute domestic and foreign patent applications. Background in chemistry or pharma is required. The firm has a stable and growing client base of generic and branded pharma companies. Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits is offered. The right candidate will report to firm’s Chair of Patent Procurement and Prosecution with over 30 years of diversified pharmaceutical patent prosecution experience. Please send CV in confidence to mcepeda@pergamentcepeda.com and epergament@pergamentcepeda.com.

Clinical Professor of Law – Education – Boston, Massachusetts

September 14, 2023- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Suffolk University Law School’s nationally ranked Clinical Programs seeks to hire a tenured or tenure-track Clinical Professor to lead our Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic (IPEC).

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Westport, CT, Boston, MA or Portland, ME

September 9, 2023- US - Northeast, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Verrill seeks a Patent Associate or Counsel with at least three (3) years of experience to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group in Westport, Connecticut, Boston, Massachusetts, or Portland, Maine. The ideal candidate is a registered patent attorney with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. The successful candidate must have significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting patent invalidity and non-infringement analyses. Some experience, or willingness to learn, trademark prosecution is a plus.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Large Law Firm – Manchester, N.H.

August 31, 2023- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Finch & Maloney PLLC is currently seeking lateral associates or agents with electrical engineering, computer science, and physics degrees for its patent prosecution practice in Manchester, New Hampshire. All positions require excellent writing ability, attention to detail, USPTO registration, state bar (for attorneys), and a minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience. Candidates with pre-law engineering work experience are preferred. Experience in semiconductor processes, or hardware and software design is a major plus. Remote work arrangements available for the right candidates - join us to work with experienced practitioners and exciting technology in a client-focused and collegial environment.

Patent Agent/Attorney/Associate – Law Firm – DC, Boston, New York

August 11, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking a patent prosecution professional (patent agent, attorney, or associate) with two to six years of experience to join our highly-regarded team in our DC, NY or Boston office. A degree in Organic Chemistry or a related field, intellectual curiosity, excellent academic credentials and experience in drafting and prosecuting US and worldwide applications are required. Additional requirements include: strong organizational and writing skills and a desire to excel in a large law firm environment. This is a client-facing position in which the candidate will work directly with inventors and scientists, so strong oral communication skills are necessary. Adeptness with ChemDraw is a plus. The position comes with responsibility and independence, but also features appropriate training and oversight. Clients are chiefly in the pharma (brand and generic) and medical device fields. In addition to prosecution, the candidate will also assist partners with non-infringement, invalidity and freedom-to-operate opinions. Membership in the Patent Bar is required. ArentFox Schiff offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Assistant General Counsel, IP & Innovation – Corporation – Chelmsford, MA

June 11, 2023- US - Northeast, Intellectual Property

Brooks is a growing, fast-paced technology leader of automation solutions which support the dynamic and expanding semiconductor and automations markets. At Brooks, new ideas, technologies and ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and collaborate with one another to achieve new heights.

Are you looking to join a dynamic, technology company and have broad impact across a global organization? Are you a strategic, business savvy individual? If so, we are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel IP & Innovation to accelerate our growth journey.

What you’ll do:

The position will report to the Vice President, General Counsel. This role will drive IP strategy, inventor engagement, IP Council leadership. This role will support engineering, business units and cross-functional stakeholders on a global basis. This role is intended for a strong leader with a focus on strategic direction, program leadership and people engagement. This role is based on site in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and travel to global locations will be required from time to time.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Execute & manage IP strategy in partnership with Legal, engineering, and business units
Engage and collaborate throughout the organization to drive innovation, and patent coverage
Lead evaluation of patent landscape across industries and product lines
Oversee IP Council agenda, including patent disclosure
Lead external law firm partners with long-term company relationships, and coordinate internal IP support team (partially allocated roles)
Provide robust training, workshops and robust reporting using Anaqua system
Support of IP litigation and mergers & acquisitions topics from time to time
Preparation and negotiation of IP terms in commercial agreements
Oversight of trade secrets and copyright matters

What you’ll bring:

10+ years of IP legal experience
Experience in semiconductor equipment technology or similar technologies
Strong communication skills / presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to think strategically
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred
Advanced knowledge of Anaqua or patent filing systems, Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Data driven mind-set, KPI’s, metrics
Positive and proactive approach with strong organization skills, cross-functional leadership
Focus on program and people leadership

Apply online at:
https://brooksauto.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Brooks_External_Site/job/Chelmsford-MA/Assistant-General-Counsel--IP---Innovation_R9308-1

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Chelmsford, MA

IP Associate – Law Firm – New York, NY

June 3, 2023- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical

Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP is proud of its long history representing innovative companies in intellectual property matters. Our primary focus is litigation and disputes, particularly patent disputes in the chemical, electrical, material sciences and computer arts. With three partners and one patent associate working full time on IP matters and a growing docket, we are looking for associates that already have good experience in all areas of patent litigation and are looking to take a leading role in cases that are expected to go to trial this year and next.

Technical Advisor, Patent Agent or Patent Attorney – Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, EE background – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 5, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Other Patent

Patterson + Sheridan is seeking a technical advisor, patent agent or patent attorney with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, and/or Electrical Engineering with hardware experience. The ideal candidate has 1 – 4 years of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution. This position is expected to take invention disclosure interviews from inventors, draft specifications with minimal supervision, and generate claims requiring only moderate review. Patterson + Sheridan offers career progression, leadership training, and the opportunity to build client relationship skills.

Technical Advisor, Patent Agent or Patent Attorney – EE background – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 5, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson + Sheridan is seeking a technical advisor, patent agent or patent attorney with a background in Electrical Engineering and patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate has 2 – 8 years of experience and is expected to take invention disclosure interviews from inventors, draft specifications with minimal supervision, and generate claims requiring only moderate review.

Intellectual Property – Life Sciences Junior/Midlevel/Senior Associate – Law Firm – Boston, MA

February 24, 2023- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a large law firm, is seeking a Life Sciences Junior/Midlevel/Senior Associate to work in Boston, MA