Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Flexible

March 2, 2017- 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 - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

fiala Fiala & Weaver P.L.L.C. is seeking part-time and full-time patent attorneys and agents to assist us with our growing practice. Opportunities are available primarily for preparation and prosecution work for a variety of clients in the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and Internet technology areas. Persons with law firm experience and/or tech industry experience, as well as present and former Examiners, are all encouraged to apply. We offer excellent compensation and a relaxed work environment. Inquiries are treated in absolute confidence. Portable business is not required. Applicants may be remotely located. USPTO registration (in good standing) is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related field is desired, and advanced degrees and/or industry experience in these areas are a plus.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Los Angeles or San Francisco, Calif.

February 15, 2017- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Arent Fox LLP has two positions open for a patent agent or attorney with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution for their San Francisco or Los Angeles office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with telecommunication, circuit transistor, and layout circuit technologies is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills, excellent academic credentials, and a desire to excel in a law firm environment.

Med Tech Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

February 2, 2017- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

cooley Cooley LLP is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with 3-6 years of substantive patent prosecution experience to join our busy life science patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

February 2, 2017- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

cooley Cooley LLP is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with substantive industry experience and a Ph.D. in biotechnology or a related field to join our busy life science focused patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice.

E.E. Circuit / Semiconductor / Telecommuting – Law Firm – Nationwide

January 13, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman & Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice due to rapid growth. Capability in all aspects of semiconductor and circuit technology is a must. Versatility in other technical areas is a plus.

Senior Vice President (IP Asset Management) – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif. or Salt Lake City, Utah

December 9, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Clairvolex Inc. is seeking a business management function to lead a business unit by planning and executing all items related to work, resources, quality, and client relationships. The person will report to the Business Head on all matters of business to ensure execution of the yearly goals as per the plan.

(Candidates must be open to travelling. Can expect at least 6 international travels and several domestic US travels every year. Preferred candidates who are willing to relocate the San Francisco or Salt Lake City. Social skills, networking capabilities, open to work in multi-cultural & diverse sensitivities and orientation.)

Job Responsibilities

A. Client Management:

This is a primarily a customer facing role. The candidate is expected to manage more than one strategic IPAM accounts. Each account will have 500-3000 patent applications (assets) under management. The management oversight will be run through a program management office PMO, led by candidate. This PMO shall directly interface with the portfolio development manager at the customer end (typically a patent attorney). Consequently, the following functions are critical to this role:

Portfolio development strategy & articulation
Designing & executing customer specific portfolio specific guidelines
Timely customer communication
Governance
OC relationship
Customer to EC knowledge transition

B. Asset Management:

Oversee all prosecution functions for large scale application portfolios (1000+ assets)
Tasks the team performs include both paralegal and patent engineer tasks.
• On the paralegal side: docketing, IDS management, invoice processing, form preparation.
• On the patent engineer side: drafting office action responses. This work is done independently, i.e., candidate must be able to oversee this with minimal intervention.
Ensure flawless delivery of product to OCs and clients
Attend governance calls and manage all outside counsel
Communicate with OCs and manage OC workflow
Ensure technical background is appropriate to client work (a high tech background could not oversee a pharmaceutical portfolio)
Perfect understanding of US prosecution process required. Knowledge of European process desirable. Knowledge of patent process in China, Korea, Japan, and India a plus.

C. Quality Oversight and Team Mentoring

Review and quality control responses to offices actions issued by USPTO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Wherever necessary, and in complex cases, hands-on draft office action responses.
Responsible for instructing the US outside counsels in regard to filing response to office actions, Examiner interviews, preparing and filing continuations, and matters connected with prosecution of US patent applications until grant.
In conjunction with the European Outside Counsels, review and supervise the responses to office actions issued by the EPO and drafted by the Patent Engineers.
Train, coach and mentor patent engineers to write high quality office action responses.
Offer technical support, subject matter expertise and portfolio development strategy advice to the team.
Develop training materials and offer training to Clairvolex employees, and patent engineers in particular.
Support through rendering subject matter expertise to the IPMS (IP Management Service) team – a large group of paralegals handling a variety of functions for multiple large in-house corporate IP operations.

D. Business Support & Client Relationship

Responsible for customer relations management relative to prosecution functions.
When required travel to client facilities for on-site reviews.
When required attend potential customer meetings and reviews.
Contribute to CLRC (Clairvolex Learning & Research Center) occasional articles, research papers and/or research in-put (not-mandatory).
Provide business support including by offering online presentations, attending conference calls to render presentations on service lines and related processes, making client specific proposals, obtaining client references (if and when specifically required) and providing case studies.

Other Details:

Educational/professional qualifications: US Patent Attorney; Admitted to practice law in the United States and qualified US patent bar examination and eligible to practice patents before the USPTO. Must possess an EE degree from a reputed US university with deep course work on telecommunication technologies and JD from a well-credentialed law school.

Experience: 14-16 years of experience in an IP law firm or the patent practice of a general practice law firm. Should have handled a large volume of patent preparation and prosecution matters relating to electrical, communications, semi-conductors, microprocessors and computer software related inventions.

Contact
To apply, please email Abha Jaiswal at abha.jaiswal@clairvolex.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California or Salt Lake City, Utah

Patent Associates / Agents – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif. or Telecommute

December 7, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, a nationally recognized and San Francisco based IP law firm, is seeking motivated attorneys/agents to represent the firm’s Fortune 500 and other clients. Due to our geographically diverse clientele and current telecommute technologies, we can accommodate attorneys and agents who want to work from home in locations outside of Northern California. We are alternatively willing to pay moving expenses to San Francisco. Candidates must have patent prosecution experience and a degree in EE, CS and/or Physics.

Firm Atmosphere: Vierra Magen was founded with the principles of providing top notch legal service to its large client base, while at the same time providing a friendly, collegial and relaxed environment for its attorneys, agents and staff. We remain true to these principals as we continue to grow. The firm has been ranked as the top boutique IP law firm in the nation by IP TodayTM.

Compensation: We provide a competitive base salary and benefits package. Our policy is to reward those reaching or exceeding the requested annual billed hours with a bonus, above and beyond the base salary. The bonus is based on a straight percentage of collected billings. Our attorneys choose their own balance between work and social life. Though by no means expected, those choosing to work “big firm" hours will be rewarded with net compensations schemes competitive with or exceeding those of big firms.

Firm Clients: Our clients include some of the largest and most technology-driven companies in the world, including Microsoft Corporation, SanDisk Corporation and CA Technologies, as well as a wide variety of smaller businesses and start-ups. These clients have come to rely on us for our detailed personal attention to their IP needs and our unsurpassed technical expertise. Each attorney at Vierra Magen is given close and direct client contact, including meeting with inventors and management, and working directly with inventors to prepare and file patent applications.

Mentoring: At Vierra Magen, we understand the importance of training and feedback. The firm provides each attorney with ample supervision, education and review of their work product to ensure development in the fundamentals and subtleties of patent practice.

Offices: Our offices are in the world-class Market Center buildings in the heart of downtown San Francisco, with views of the San Francisco Bay, Transamerica Building and financial district. If you don’t live in the Bay Area, we can accommodate attorneys/agents who would like to work from home.

Please, only those with patent prosecution experience in electronics and computer software need apply.

Contact
If you are interested in speaking with us about a position at Vierra Magen, please send your resume to: Hiring Partner, Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, 575 Market Street, Suite 3750, or email hiringpartner@vierramagen.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, California or Telecommute

Technology Specialist / Patent Agent (IP Group) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 23, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical

steptoe Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Technology Specialist or Patent Agent to join our IP Group in one of the Washington, New York, Palo Alto, and Chicago offices. Duties include working with clients to identify inventions, assisting attorneys in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, assisting attorneys in patent searching and patent analysis, and providing technical assistance to attorneys in IP litigation and IP transaction. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. Ideal candidates will have (1) an advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, or chemistry, or (2) an advanced degree or work experience in electrical engineering or computer science. Patent Bar admission is desirable, but not required. If interested, please submit an online application here.

EE / CS Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 23, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

steptoe Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks an Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in either New York, DC, Palo Alto, or Chicago. Ideal candidates will have 1-4 years of experience in patent litigation (District Court and/or International Trade Commission) with a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required. If interested, please submit an online application here.

Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 23, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

steptoe Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in either New York, DC, Palo Alto, 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. If interested, please submit an online application here.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

November 9, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Baker Botts L.L.P. is seeking an experienced Patent Agent. As part of the firm’s Intellectual Property team, this position is responsible for performing highly complex and sensitive client work requiring a high level of professional capability and skill. The primary responsibilities of this position include preparing draft patent applications and draft response to communications from the USPTO. This role assists attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. The person in this position should have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering, be a self-starter and have a can-do attitude, possess excellent administrative skills, must have excellent academic credentials, experience writing patent applications. The person in this position must be qualified to sit for the patent bar, and preferably already be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This is a full-time, exempt position and is intended to be located in either our Palo Alto or San Francisco Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare draft patent applications in particular incorporating scientific aspects of inventions.
Prepare draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters.
Discuss the scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors and thereafter provide attorneys with a report on those discussions.
Communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and Patent & Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process.
Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Advise attorneys on general and specific technologies and investigate those technologies as needed.
Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize documents.
Review and analyze client and other files.
Conduct regulatory and factual research.
Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel.
Coordinate workflow with outside service providers.
Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions.
Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.
Provide direction and guidance to legal support staff on specific issues, as appropriate.
Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs.
Undertake continuing education, and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering preferred.
Qualified to sit for the patent bar, and preferably already be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Advanced working knowledge of database research principles, methods, techniques, and resources.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports.
Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty.
Strong investigative and problem resolution skills.
Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise.
Ability to effectively communicate complex factual, technical information.
Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of current and emerging developments and trends within area of expertise.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Ability to learn and capably use various software packages.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Knowledge of and use of time management and project management strategies.
Ability to facilitate individual and group meetings.
Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities.
Ability to travel to private and public buildings via private or public conveyance to assist in attending to client needs on legal matters.
Within the resident office, there is daily contact with partners, associates, paralegals, and office personnel at all levels. There is a moderate amount of contact with these same groups in other offices.
Outside the Firm, there is a moderate amount of contact with clients, vendor representatives and agency personnel.
Additional hours will be required when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload. Flexibility in working overtime evenings and weekends as required by assigned or overflow work.
May require local and out of town travel.
If resident office is San Francisco, may require regular travel to the Palo Alto office.

Baker Botts L.L.P. is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Baker Botts is subject to Executive Order 11246 and is required to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Baker Botts considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: http://www.bakerbotts.com/careers/professional-staff.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Patent Prosecutor (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioinformatics) – Law Firm – Oakland, Calif.

November 8, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

wavs-ip Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP, a growing East Bay patent firm, is seeking experienced Patent Attorneys or Agents with backgrounds in chemistry, chemical engineering, and bioinformatics and at least two years of drafting and prosecution experience. We are located near Oakland City Center, a short BART ride to San Francisco. We offer immediate exposure to interesting clients, various career path options, and a competitive percentage-based compensation plan to provide you with autonomy and control over your practice.

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco or Los Angeles, Calif.

October 27, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Arent Fox LLP is seeking a patent agent or staff attorney with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution for their San Francisco or Los Angeles office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with telecommunication, circuit transistor, and layout circuit technologies is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills, excellent academic credentials, and a desire to excel in a law firm environment.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 12, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Patterson + Sheridan, LLP is seeking IP attorneys with a computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, chemical engineering, chemistry, or biochemical background and 1 - 6 years of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

August 23, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo The San Francisco office of Bryan Cave LLP is seeking to hire an experienced patent agent to support its growing life science practice. Responsibilities include supporting attorneys and working with the firm’s clients on all aspects of the patent practice, including assisting in the evaluation of invention disclosures, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and supporting intellectual property due diligence.

I.P. Associate – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

August 17, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an Intellectual Property Associate with 3-6 years’ experience in patent prosecution and litigation to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group in its Silicon Valley office. Ideal candidate must have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude and the ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. USPTO and California bar admission required; technical background preferred. Large law firm experience preferred. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Patent Attorney / Agent – San Francisco, Calif.

August 10, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join its intellectual property practice. The position will be based in San Francisco.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Telecommuting

August 8, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hauptman & Ham, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in Northern Virginia, seeks experienced candidates for its patent prosecution practice due to its rapid growth. Capability in all aspects of semiconductor and circuit technology is a must. Versatility in other technical areas is a plus.

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

August 5, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

PRECISION IP, a premier IP law firm in Silicon Valley is looking for patent attorneys and patent agents with CS/EE backgrounds to serve the patent prosecution needs of the largest Fortune 100 Silicon Valley companies.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Lafayette, Calif.

August 4, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

logo Tired of the salt mines? Looking for a challenging environment to apply your big firm skills? Vasquez Benisek & Lindgren LLP, an intellectual property boutique firm located in the San Francisco East Bay, seeks highly motivated associate for national IP litigation practice. Candidates should have 3-5 years of IP litigation experience and a desire to assume major day-to-day case handling responsibilities; PTO license and/or technical background a plus. Re-exam or IPR experience a plus.