Guntin Meles & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF tuning products, gaming products, nanotechnology, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, among other things.
We offer exceptional benefits and a competitive compensation package, which models the firm’s philosophy of transparency. Our firm is ideal for attorneys who seek firms in a growth path.
Candidate Qualifications: Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 3+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution experience of matters "originating" in the US. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Elect. Eng., Computer Eng., or a comparable engineering background is preferred. Telecommunications experience is a plus. Actual engineering experience is a plus. A book of business is also a plus. Information regarding the last two years of billable hours and collections will be requested along with academic transcripts.
Contact: Please submit your resume, writing samples (in the public domain) and transcripts via our website (http://www.gmgip.com/careers-attorneys.php). Submissions will be maintained confidential.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Chicago (remote locations may be considered)
At Guntin Meles & Gust we have a unique culture that places great emphasis on developing and exercising sound business, legal, and technical acumen in all aspects of the firm’s practice. Our culture has attracted and continues to attract new clients. Our culture also fosters and promotes career development of its attorneys at all levels.
Solazyme has an opportunity available in our Intellectual Property Department for a Patent Agent to support Solazyme's legal efforts and business needs The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of patent preparations and filings.
The Patent Agent will focus on patent application preparation and prosecution, both foreign and domestic, and prior art reviews and analysis to assess novelty and freedom to operate issues. Coordinates with inventors and others to keep them informed as to the status of pending intellectual property matters.
Essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to: • Prepares drafts of patent applications and documents related to patent applications, which include conducting background searches and searches for similar inventions; drafting the specifications and figures and providing technical expertise throughout the application process. • Analyze and prepare responses to patent office actions and prior art cited by the USPTO and foreign patent offices. • Provides complex, substantive and organizational support in the patent area. • Assists in the compliance with Solazyme’s intellectual property policies. • Conducts prior art searches and assists with patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, including the cataloging and maintaining of results in an organized and accessible fashion. • Assists in the review and approval of publications/presentations to prevent disclosure of confidential information. • Assists attorneys in patent litigation matters.
Job Requirements: • Registered to practice before the USPTO • Ph.D. in Biological Sciences highly preferred. • Three to five years of patent prosecution experience is required • Technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters. • Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of researchers, engineers, and attorneys. • Self-starter, highly organized and detail oriented. • Excellent language, grammar and writing skills. • Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision. • Proficient in MS Office Suite and other routinely used software packages
Contact: The method for applying for this vacancy is online via the Solazyme’s home page at www.solazyme.com and proceed to the Career Page. No other forms of application will be accepted.
Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Solazyme, Inc. is the leading renewable oils and bio-products company. We use algal biotechnology to renewably produce clean and scalable fuels, chemical, foods and health science products. Solazyme’s advanced and proprietary technology uses algae to produce oils and biomaterials in standard fermentation facilities quickly, cleanly, cost effectively and at large scale.
A law firm in Cupertino, California, has multiple openings for the same position. They are looking for either patent agents or attorneys who have experience in preparing and prosecuting patents. While a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background is preferred, anyone who has experience in the following areas will be considered:
• Computer sciences • Computer processes • Hardware • Manufacturing processes • Semiconductors • Software • Storage Networking / Backup Systems • Virtualization • Wireless / Telecommunications (LTE 4G Experience is ideal but not required)
The positions are in the firm's Cupertino office. While this office receives the benefit of being associated with a large law firm, this specific office has much more of a "boutique" feel and casual atmosphere. Qualified candidates should be self motivating and have good communication skills as they will become the point of contact with clients after getting established in the firm.
If you have any questions about the position, please call Chris at 336-413-2326 any time of the day. He is able to meet with candidates in person. He will also schedule time to fly to Cupertino as needed to meet with candidates anytime this posting remains open.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Cupertino, California
This job is posted by a legal search consultant. It is currently open. Also, with respect to this position, while the consultant is based out of NC, he is currently in Cupertino until Sunday morning if any candidate sees this in the next couple of days and would like to meet him in person to discuss this position.
Solazyme has an opportunity available in our Intellectual Property Department for a IP Paralegal to support Solazyme's legal efforts and business needs The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of patent preparations and filings.
Responsibilities: • Docketing US and foreign prosecution deadlines • Creation, preparation and management of patent and trademark files • Managing and updating status reports to track the progress of all US and foreign patent and trademark related deadlines • Assist in the preparation of documents for filing with the USPTO • Trademark searches and analysis • Correspond with outside counsel • Provide administrative support of other IP-related documents/projects
Required: • 2-5 years prior patent docketing experience; familiarity with PCT applications and Trademarks is required. • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, preferred. • In-house experience at a bio- or clean- technology company preferred. • Must have outstanding organizational skills with keen attention to detail • Strong communications skills (written and verbal) • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and powerpoint requried
Contact: The method for applying for this vacancy is online via the Solazyme’s home page at www.solazyme.com and proceed to our Career Page; No other forms of application will be accepted.
Solazyme is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Small Corporation Job Location: San Francisco, California
Solazyme, Inc. is the leading renewable oils and bio-products company. We use algal biotechnology to renewably produce clean and scalable fuels, chemical, foods and health science products. Solazyme’s advanced and proprietary technology uses algae to produce oils and biomaterials in standard fermentation facilities quickly, cleanly, cost effectively and at large scale.
NXPis seeking a Sr. Patent Attorney, IP and Licensing to work in its Intellectual Property & Licensing group.
This is a unique opportunity to be a thought leader and technology strategist in the competitive semiconductor industry. As a senior member of the NXP Semiconductors legal team, the Senior Patent Attorney’s primary role will involve enhancing and managing NXP Semiconductors’ U.S. and international IP Transactions and Creation program including defining and executing the company’s patent retention process, patent value exploration, geographic footprint; providing focus in the creation of patents, overseeing all prosecution activities; advise on patent-related transactional matters and licensing opportunities.
This position reports from a line mgt point of view to the VP &GM of the IP&L department and from a functional point of view to the managers of the Transactions and Creation groups.. This attorney will partner with the business and technology managers of NXP Semiconductors and other business units to implement patent and related IP strategies for increasing the value of XNP’s IP portfolio. This will involve developing a deep understanding of the company’s business plans, its technology directions, and a working knowledge of its existing patent portfolio. This will also require a deep understanding of the competitive semiconductor industry. The attorney is responsible for the day to day management of all the work product of other attorneys in the department and that of outside counsel.
Responsibilities (General): • Lead and manage the local IP&L team, manage strategy for NXP and provide advice and strategic tactical • Counsel business, design and development team members on a wide variety of IP issues, including patentability, non-infringement or invalidity opinions. • Forecast and track budget matters. • Provide advice and support on IP value extraction and licensing matters.
Responsibilities (Creation): • Manage current portfolio • Ensure align portfolio in future, Etc Responsibilities Transactions • Provide comprehensive IP support and drive IP issues in M&A transactions • Advice businesses on, and draft and negotiate IP provisions in commercial (customer, supplier) and technology collaboration contracts • Provide real-time, practical IP advice, particularly in support of day-to-day operations, e.g. contract interpretation, and SW and OSS practices and issues Office manager US IP&L group Setting the norm, Adherence to: • Local regulations and Law • Normal work ethos • Atmosphere at work, respect towards others • Individual behavioral aspects • Local NXP policies with respect to taking leave, sick days etc. • As such the office manager does have signatory authority.
Work related activities: • Competency aspects are dealt with by the functional manager • Limiting factors, infra structure breakdown: depending on office manager’s judgment
Your Profile: • Executive presence and a leadership style that attracts/fosters confidence and respect of NXP executives, business teams, senior technical personnel and the members of the legal department including direct reports • Ability to deeply understand, clearly articulate and promote the strategic significance of the company’s IP program relative to NXP’s business strategies and plans • Undergraduate degree in a relevant technology • 10 – 15+ years experience in legal practice dealing with patent matters • Registration with the USPTO and licensed to practice in the U.S. • Outstanding client service mentality (proactive, immediately responsive; superb interpersonal skills) • A combination of law firm and in-house experience• Excellent oral and written communication skills • Proven record of building cross-functional relationships and fostering teamwork and collaboration • Strong negotiation skills • International experience a plus
Skills & Competencies: • Possess the ability to succeed in a culture based on collaboration and consensus management; • Possess the ability to develop and maintain long-term, effective working relationships at all levels of the company (excellent interpersonal skills); • Be able to fully appreciate and help shape the “big picture” while maintaining excellent attention to detail; • Be a proven self-starter, innovative problem-solver, and results-oriented lawyer who operates under minimal supervision; • Possess the ability to organize and prioritize tasks, handle high-pressure situations and deadlines, and render practical advice in a timely fashion; • Exhibit a high degree of integrity, discretion, confidence, motivation, and resourcefulness; • Be able to adapt to changing situations and handle a wide range of legal issues; • Possess excellent communication, drafting and negotiation skills; • Prior successful experience managing, motivating and developing other attorneys and staff • Travel internationally
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Jose, California
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security, Digital Processing and Manufacturing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, industrial, consumer, lighting, medical, computing and identification applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 25 countries, NXP posted revenue of USD 4.2 billion in 2011. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.
NXPis seeking a Patent Attorney, Licensing and Claims to work in its Intellectual Property & Licensing group.
Responsibilities: • Developing and running patent monetization projects (from initial stage opportunity through reverse engineering and license negotiations) • interpreting and negotiating IP license agreements • working on IP implications of standards • working on market and business analytics for monetization opportunities • Managing patent sales. • Additional responsibilities in patent acquisition, defense against inbound third party assertion, and analysis.
Your Profile: Requirements: 5-10 years of direct IP experience ideally gained from a combination of law firm and in-house settings. Successful candidate will have experience in IP licensing and inbound claims.
Candidate should have an electrical engineering background • Patent licensing experience, negotiation skills, and business acumen • Be a member of a state bar -Registered member of US Patent Bar • 5-10 years experience in legal practice dealing with patent matters • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Proven record of building cross-functional relationships and fostering teamwork and collaboration
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Jose, California
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security, Digital Processing and Manufacturing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, industrial, consumer, lighting, medical, computing and identification applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 25 countries, NXP posted revenue of USD 4.2 billion in 2011. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLPis actively seeking a registered Patent Attorney or Agent with a strong electrical engineering and/or computer science background, about 3 to 5 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience in EE and/or CS technologies, and good written communication skills. We are located in downtown Oakland at City Center (short BART ride to San Francisco). We offer immediate exposure to interesting clients, a variety of career path options, and a competitive percentage-based compensation plan to provide you with autonomy and control over your practice.
The Palo Alto office of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton is seeking a mid-level associate for its patent practice; a Class of 2008 or 2009 law school graduate is preferred. The candidate will be located, full-time, in our Palo Alto office (no splitting time between other Sheppard Mullin offices). Electrical engineering or computer science degree, California bar and patent bar are required. The associate will have significant responsibility and daily client contact. Networking is expected and the associate's efforts will be supported by senior lawyers in the practice. Candidate should have high grades from a nationally ranked law school.
Contact: Qualified applicants should send their resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to nferrari@sheppardmullin.com.
Note to Legal Search Firms: if you wish to submit a candidate for this position, you must sign Sheppard Mullin's fee agreement before submitting your candidate's resume and transcript. After submission, Nadia will reach out to you if there is an interest in the candidate(s) submitted. Please do not contact her for status updates.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm: Job Location: Palo Alto, California
Qualcomm is looking for talented and motivated Patent Attorneys to apply their technical, communication, and legal skills working with engineers and business units in a team environment with the goal of developing high quality, high value US and international patents. The Patent Attorney will be required to understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, and domestic and international patent laws, and to work in a cooperative atmosphere to achieve this goal.
The candidate should be motivated, demonstrate initiative, and possess strong technical, legal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Engineering and law firm experience a plus. 3+ years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and international patent applications are required. The candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to the Bar of at least one state. The candidates technical skills should be focused in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science. Writing samples will be requested.
The candidate will be required to work closely with engineering and/or business units to understand how their intellectual property provides benefit to Qualcomm and provide quality patent legal advice resulting in a high quality patents.
Other responsibilities include understanding the technology being supported, evaluating inventions for patentability and value, leading patent review boards, working with US and international counsel to ensure high quality patents, and evaluating the impact of prior art searches.
JD degree, USPTO registration, and at least one state bar registration is required. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Organization Job Location: San Diego, California
Qualcomm, a world leader in the development of wireless technology and products, relies on its valuable patent portfolio to generate substantial revenue. As the company continues to invest heavily in research and development and our product lines continue to expand, the need to protect our intellectual property continues to grow.
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, we continue to advance science to serve patients.
This role will be involved in patent application drafting and prosecution, research and licensing agreements, legal opinions and strategies, trademark and copyright matters, and potentially patent litigation support.
The role will be responsible for identifying patentable subject matter; drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications; developing legal strategies relating to products and product candidates; analyzing patents and preparing infringement, validity and freedom-to-operate opinions; conducting due diligence in support of licensing activities; negotiate and draft research agreements; and provide advice and counsel to R&D and business personnel on a variety of IP related matters.
Will work individually and in legal teams and cross-functional R&D and business teams.
Basic Qualifications: • JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law required • 4 Years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law
Preferred Qualifications: • 10 plus years of experience preferred • Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry with a law firm or corporation. • An advanced degree or experience in biology is considered a plus. • Excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills. • Strong management and leadership skills as well as a strong client service focus and the ability to work independently and in teams, efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
Contact: Position may be based in either our Thousand Oaks or San Francisco, CA locations. Amgen's outstanding compensation package features comprehensive benefits. We invite you to become a vital part of the extraordinary process at Amgen. To learn more about this position and to apply online, please visit www.amgen.com/careers and search job #13691BR.
As an EEO/AA employer, Amgen values a diverse combination of perspectives and cultures. M/F/D/V.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Thousand Oaks or San Francisco, California
Rutan & Tucker, LLP has an employment opportunity available for an experienced Patent Prosecution Agent with a nimimum of 3 - 4 years patent prosecution experience. This position will assist partners in the Firm’s Intellectual Property practice in its Costa Mesa and Palo Alto offices.
Requirements: Applicants must have at least 3-4 years experience drafting patent applications and must be familiar with domestic and foreign requirements.
Responsibilities: Prepare patent applications for filing with the USPTO. Draft IP related documents. Interact with Firm personnel, clients and foreign counsel.
Tesserais seeking a Senior Director, Patent and Technology Transactions, to work in its San Jose, Calif., offices. This person would be a key member of the Intellectual Property Group with direct responsibility for drafting and negotiating patent and technology transaction agreements for the Intellectual Property segment, which generates the majority of Tessera’s revenue and profit. The position would report directly to Tessera’s Senior Vice President, Legal & IP Management.
Key responsibilities include: • Negotiate and draft patent and technology licenses, patent acquisition and sale agreements, and other patent monetization agreements; • Assist in formulating and implementing patent business strategy; and • Educate and advise business and sales staff regarding patent and transactional concepts and issues.
Requirements/Qualifications: • Five to ten years of patent licensing and transaction experience with a major law firm or technology company, preferably in the semiconductor industry; • Have a proven track record of successfully negotiating significant patent license agreements; • Have a deep understanding of licensing, patents, and complex transactions, preferably in the semiconductor industry; • Be detail oriented with strong drafting and negotiating skills; • Be able to work closely with an account team of sales, engineering, patent portfolio, and marketing professionals; • Be able to evaluate legal risks and offer practical business solutions to reach resolution; • Be able to travel domestically and internationally a significant amount of time; • Bachelor of Science preferred; • JD from a top law school and state bar membership; and • Member of the patent bar preferred.
Why this is a Great Opportunity: • Opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization; • Be part of a collegial, team-focused legal department; and • Work on interesting, global, strategic patent transactions.
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Counsel II – Patent Litigation to work in its Foster City, California headquarters. This position reports to the Head of Patent Litigation and will be responsible for assisting with the global defense of Gilead’s patent portfolio. The title will depend upon the candidate’s years of relevant experience. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with patent litigation in the U.S. and foreign countries, providing support in global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings and handling a small docket of patent application preparation and prosecution. The position may occasionally be called upon to assist the department in managing work load by undertaking additional activities as needed to support the IP interests of the company. The position may also occasionally be engaged in activities designed to improve departmental processes and procedures as requested by the Head of Patent Litigation and/or the VP of Intellectual Property.
Essential Duties and Job Functions: • Actively participate in litigation teams by assisting with overall litigation strategy, interviewing fact and expert witnesses, collaborating with outside counsel for the preparation of witnesses for deposition and attending same, collaborating with outside counsel in the selection and preparation of expert testimony • Assist in internal document collection and production • Assist in reviewing correspondence, arguments, memos, and briefs in support of litigation • Assist in providing instruction to local counsel in foreign litigation matters and coordination of consistent positions across various countries • Assist with the preparation of comprehensive patent portfolio summary documents and conducting patent portfolio reviews • Contribute to the development of strategy and arguments related to global opposition, invalidation and revocation proceedings; • Assist in the evaluation of Gilead’s patent portfolio in advance of litigation and engage in the activities to maximize the strength of same; • On occasion, conduct or assist in freedom-to-operate, validity and due diligence analysis and prepare opinions regarding same; and • Collaborating and assisting other IP department professionals to secure patents for Gilead inventions world-wide
Required Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy or other related life sciences degree. • Juris Doctorate and admission to at least one State Bar. • USPTO Registration • Experience: From 5-8 years of relevant experience which will include a broad range of activities including patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, opinion work, and patent litigation. At least 2 years of experience in patent litigation is required and particularly those with experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation are preferred.
Other: • This position requires demonstration of Gilead’s core values: Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence and Integrity • This position requires working within a team extensively and accordingly, the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others is absolutely critical. You must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of different personalities to be successful in this role. • This is an “in-office” position. While occasional, reasonable requests for telecommuting will be accommodated, a regular out-of-office telecommute schedule is not Gilead’s policy and is not a viable option for this position. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, including the ability to speak and write clearly and concisely. • The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will be given increasing responsibility. The ability to competently carry-out and follow through on directives and to learn quickly is expected. • The candidate is expected to be proficient at applying legal analysis in a business context. • Demonstrating the ability to independently identify issues, goals, needs and solutions will be key for future success. • The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is critical. • The candidate must be proficient in MS Office-based applications. • Travel Requirements: Business trips within the U.S. and occasionally abroad associated with litigation-related activities will be required, typically not exceeding 15% annually.
Contact: We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply online today at www.gilead.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Foster City, California
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Fish & Richardson P.C.is a leading global law firm practicing in the areas of intellectual property, litigation and technology law. We are seeking technical advisors to work in our domestic offices or remotely as independent contractors.
Responsibilities: Technical advisors work side-by-side with other members of the firm’s legal staff and engage in all activities related to patent prosecution. Prosecution activities involve preparation of patent applications and subsequent interaction with the patent office, which can include significant interaction with both inventors and examiners at the patent office and provides exposure to many different clients and a variety of cutting-edge technologies.
Daily tasks may involve meeting an inventor to learn about a new idea, reviewing pertinent background literature, drafting patent applications, or preparing correspondence with the patent office regarding scope or novelty of an idea. Technical advisors can take on significant levels of responsibility over time based on their technology background and the patent-related experience they gain at Fish.
Qualifications: Strong technical background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics. Advanced degree and prior experience in patent prosecution are preferred. Excellent writing skills and academic credentials are required.
Location: We are currently considering candidates for the following offices: - Atlanta - Boston - New York - Silicon Valley - Twin Cities - Washington, DC
We will consider candidates who wish to work remotely as independent contractors. Independent contractors must have prior industry and/or law firm experience and the proven ability to work independently. Must be available during regular business hours, occasionally attend in-office meetings, and visit client sites and the Patent Office, as needed.
Contact: To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample to Recruiting@fr.com. Please note work location preference in your cover letter.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: - Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Mass.; New York, New York; Silicon Valley, California; Twin Cities, Minnesota; Washington, DC
Vista-IP-Law-Group-LLP, a leading California intellectual property law firm, seeks experienced ME-EE patent prosecution associate for its San Jose and Saratoga offices.
We are looking for an organized, detail oriented, self-starter with excellent written communication skills and a minimum of 2 years patent prosecution experience in the mechanical and electrical arts. This may be a full-time or part-time position, depending on the candidate.
Contact: Please send resumes to joblisting@viplawgroup.com NO TELEPHONE CALLS. Compensation based on experience and Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job listing. Thank you!
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: San Jose/Saratoga, California
The Sughrue Firm is actively seeking patent agents with degrees in computer science or software related fields. A bachelor's or master's degree in one of these fields is required for consideration. Addtionally, we would prefer that candidates have at least 1 - 2 years of experience drafting software related applications in a law firm or corporate environment. All candidates must provide transcripts and recent writing samples in order to be considered for these openings.
Contact: Please forward all communications to HR@sughrue.com. Sughrue Mion, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. No 3rd party submissions will be accepted.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Silicon Valley, California
Young Basilehas an immediate opening for highly motivated patent prosecution associates in its software, medical device and automotive practice groups. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience, an undergraduate degree in either electrical engineering or computer science and a registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Based on experience, candidates may work from a virtual office in any location.
The successful candidate must have an excellent academic record, superb written and verbal communication skills. This position includes the opportunity for extensive client contact and exposure to IP litigation and counseling. We offer a reasonable work-life balance coupled with a highly competitive compensation and bonus structure.
Contact: For consideration please submit your cover letter, detailed resume, law school transcript and writing sample in confidence to: Kristy Hughes, Recruitment Coordinator, Young Basile, 3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 624, Troy, Michigan, 48084, opportunities@youngbasile.com. No phone calls.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Remote
The Storella Law Groupis seeking contract patent attorney or patent agent with excellent skills and expertise in biotechnology to do patent prosecution and IP diligence for private practice and with start-up and growing biotechnology companies. Bay Area preferred but will consider virtual relationship. Flexible compensation arrangements.
Apple seeks to hire a patent portfolio manager to assist in developing and maintaining the company’s patent portfolio. The successful candidate will work with the business to identify patentable inventions; participate in internal invention disclosure review processes; provide guidance regarding the patentability of inventions under review; prepare and prosecute high quality, strategic patent assets; assign and manage work performed by outside law firms; review applications prepared by outside counsel; provide technical and legal commentary to ensure overall application quality; work with the IP team to develop and implement patent strategy; and work with engineering and other business organizations to understand business priorities and challenges and incorporate those into strategy. This position may also participate in tasks supporting acquisition due diligence, IP licensing, litigation and standards activities.
The successful candidate is a registered patent attorney with a minimum of 5 years experience in patent preparation, prosecution and management. A degree in physics, EE, or CS required. Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Computer industry experience is desirable.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Cupertino, California
Apple, ranking #35 on the 2011 Fortune 500 list, is an industry leader in technology innovation, delivering exciting products such as Macs, OSX, iLife, iWork, professional software, iPods, iTunes, iPhone, iPad 2 and App Store. Apple has over 5000 patents worldwide. The Patent Board recently recognized the quality of this patent portfolio, ranking Apple’s portfolio as #6 on its Information Technology Scorecard (July 2011).
Fairchild Semiconductor seeks an intellectual property attorney with a EE degree and understanding of semiconductor technology, incluing discrete technologies and/or IC circuitry to work in either South Portland, Maine or San Jose, Calif.
Responsibilities: • Working with the global director of IP to help formulate and implement worldwide patent strategy. • Partnering with business unit at the segment and product line levels to integrate patent strategy; help identify patents the company can or should seek based on business and intellectual property strategies • Aid technical staff in developing new products and patent opportunities support and assist with management of intellectual property litigation as needed. • Assist in licensing of products and technology and other business support identify infringement and evaluate opportunities to enforce patent rights. • IP-related due diligence in connection with acquisitions and other corporate transactions assist in developing and nurturing the organizational partnership between legal and business units, including innovation promotion and training programs. • Working alongside in-house IP team, business lawyers and outside IP and non-IP specialists as needed, this position is responsible for providing general strategic patent and general IP advice to the supported organizations, and helping to formulate an optimal IP strategy in the context of the supported organizations’ overall strategy, threats and opportunities faced today and in the future. • The candidate will work closely with and report to the global director of IP.
Qualifications: Position duties fall into three major categories: (1) patent strategy and prosecution; (2) patent enforcement and IP litigation; and (3) patent/IP licensing and related business transactions. Experience in these areas is preferred.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), strong interpersonal abilities and the ability to work in a matrix management environment are essential. The successful candidate would be respected as a business team player as well as trusted counselor and legal advisor to the business units the attorney will partner with.
Other helpful but not required attributes would include: • Experience as an engineer working with discrete and/or analog circuits experience as in-house counsel or patent agent/engineer working to develop patent and IP capture programs. • Direct experience in patent litigation and/or patent dispute resolution significant experience as a lawyer outside of the area of patent prosecution. • Demonstrated ability as a lawyer in dealing with a variety of technologies demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects. • Pre-law work experience and overall maturity will be valued.
Education: The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • Bachelor’s or higher degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline. • Demonstrated competence with semiconductor technologies including discrete semiconductor technologies as well as analog and/or digital integrated circuitry. • Law degree, with a minimum of 3 years experience as a lawyer. • Admission to the practice of law and/or admission/license to practice patent law as applicable.
seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF tuning products, gaming products, nanotechnology, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, among other things. 
