Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

August 3, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

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.

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Small Corporation – New Delhi, India and USA

July 21, 2016- Asia, - US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

logo Clairvolex, a rapidly growing IP asset management company that helps global IP owners build smart patent portfolios, is looking for a US patent attorney/well-experienced patent agent for an expat role at its global delivery center near New Delhi, India.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, training, and mentoring our team of patent agents on various prosecution and portfolio management activities. Quality oversight, development and compliance of portfolio development guidelines, customer communications, team-efficiency, process development are also key responsibilities of the role.

Eligible candidates include qualified USPTO-admitted patent attorneys or patent agents with 8+ years of experience preparing, prosecuting, and managing patent portfolios in hi-tech industries (telecommunications, semiconductors or enterprise software). Although not required, prior in-house experience as patent counsel will be an added advantage.

The role carries attractive remuneration commensurate to an overseas assignment and other benefits. Upon completion of two years in the expat role at our India delivery center, the candidate will have the option to relocate to one of Clairvolex’s offices in the United States (Silicon Valley, Philadelphia, or Salt Lake City).

Job Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for patent prosecution oversight in general, and more specifically supervision and quality control of the production of U.S. and EPO office action responses. Manage outside counsels for legal functions connected with filing office action responses, Examiner interviews and legal steps relative to allowance. The person will hands-on coach, train and mentor engineers in all aspects of US patent preparation and prosecution, and in particular the following:

A. 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.

B. 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.

Contact
If interested, please apply with a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressed to: Abha Jaiswal Head, Global Talent Acquisition Clairvolex abha.jaiswal@clairvolex.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: New Delhi, India and Silicon Valley, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; or Salt Lake City, Utah

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

July 10, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

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

Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – United States (Remote)

June 19, 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 - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klintworth & Rozenblat IP, an eight lawyer/agent IP law firm, is seeking highly-qualified, experienced patent attorneys/agents and trademark attorneys having a minimum of five years of experience and portable books of business in the range of $500,000 or more.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif. or Seattle, Wash.

June 6, 2016- US - Northwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP's San Francisco office seeks a Patent Litigation Associate attorney with a minimum of 2 years' experience to join our growing Intellectual Property Litigation group. Qualified applicants will have a background in computer science and electrical engineering or significant experience with patent litigation involving computer software / hardware.

Patent Counsel / Sr. Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Richmond, Calif.

May 12, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel located in Richmond, CA through May 30, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Overview:
In this position, the Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel provides intellectual property legal services to clients primarily in the chemical and chemical engineering arts, with particular focus on additive technology that is employed in transportation.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Advising clients on freedom to operate in view of 3rd party patents.
Drafting and negotiating agreements, including complex licenses, joint development agreements, technology agreements, common interest agreements, and nondisclosure/nonanalysis agreements.
Providing IP subject matter expertise to commercial attorneys.
Assessing claims involving intellectual property rights by and against 3rd parties.
Advising clients in the development and implementation of intellectual property protection strategies to support the needs of individual business units.
Preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree and undergraduate, or graduate, degree in applicable engineering or science, preferably in chemical engineering or chemistry.
Admission to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admission to at least one State or District of Columbia Bar.
Experience in drafting patent applications and familiarity with U.S. and non-U.S. patent practice, especially in the area of additives and formulation technologies.
Experience in evaluating third party patents, performing freedom-to-operate studies, and drafting freedom-to-operate opinions.
Ability to implement and monitor intellectual property strategies to support business needs and make changes to such strategies as needed.
Ability to assess third party claims and advocate the company's positions under intellectual property rights of the company and third parties.
Ability to draft and negotiate technology agreements, license agreements, joint development agreements, common interest agreements, and nondisclosure/nonanalysis agreements having various levels of complexity.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 7 years experience in intellectual property law, including advising with respect to freedom-to-operate, agreement drafting and negotiation, and preparation and prosecution of U.S. and non-U.S. patent applications in applicable technology fields.
The attorney for this position should also possess demonstrated skills in the following dimensions:
- Excellent interpersonal skills including effectively communicating with the client(s) and colleagues who are located in U.S. and non-U.S. locations.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
- Commercially oriented.
- Adaptable to change.
- Analytical skills/productivity/work output.
- Strong advocacy skills.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism.
- Self-motivated and committed to excellence.

Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://www.chevron.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=43232&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Richmond, California

Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 18, 2016- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Arent Fox LLP is seeking a patent agent with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution or drafting in mechanical technologies for their Washington, DC, Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in mechanical engineering or physics, and experience in automotive and/or medical device technology is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. Please submit resume, transcripts and a writing sample.

Internal IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Palo Alto, Calif.

April 16, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Luminar Technologies is seeking an Internal IP Counsel. Patent Attorney will play an integral role in guiding the growth of the Company’s patent and other Intellectual Property (IP) portfolios. The Patent Attorney will partner with Luminar’s business divisions and work with technologists to identify and document inventions, lead committee reviews of internal invention disclosures, perform patentability evaluations, define patent preparation and prosecution strategies, and manage outside counsel.

Scientific Advisor / Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco or Palo Alto, Calif.

March 30, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Agent

Baker Botts L.L.P. is currently seeking a Scientific Advisor / 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.

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.

Core Competencies
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work well with internal and external clients.
• Strong aptitude of working with the USPTO.
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Customer service focused and
• Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills.

Knowledge and Skills
• 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.

Physical Demands
• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extensive periods of time;
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry files and other items up to 10 pounds;
• Must be able to function in a standard office environment.
• Ability to retrieve and distribute print volumes, push and pull packages, and books weighing up to 20 pounds and ability to retrieve and replace objects from shelves of up to 8 feet high

Working Condition and Environment
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• This position is preferably a full-time position requiring a 5-day work week and standard hours as outlined in the firm policy manual.
• 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.

Contact
To apply, visit this link: http://lawcruit.micronapps.com/v3/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=75&id=5 .

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

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

March 30, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has an opening for a Patent Counsel. Preferred locations for this position are Herndon, VA; Portland, OR; Berkeley Heights, NJ; Chicago, IL; Plano, TX; Houston, TX.

The Patent Development Group in HPE’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) manages one of the largest patent portfolios in the world. Our portfolio covers a wide range of technologies including servers, storage, networking, enterprise software, enterprise services, and technologies originating in HPE Labs. The successful candidate for the Patent Counsel position will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that furthers the goals of HPE's dynamic business. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success.

This unique opportunity will offer significant promotional and rotational opportunities throughout the OGC and the chance to build a career with HPE as an IP attorney. Successful candidates begin their careers in the Patent Development group and personally design their career path based on their goals and interests. Future roles can include patent portfolio management in Patent Development, rotations to IP Transactions & Counseling or IP Sales & Licensing, and Director or VP level leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Patent Counsel role are expected to include the following:Managing patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by working directly with HPE's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HPE's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HPE's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HPE and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HPE's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Collaborating with engineers in invention mining sessions, patent scrubs, and patent education sessions
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional or rotational opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

The successful candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications and abilities:

A B.S. degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A J.D. degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Admission to practice before the USPTO
1 to 7 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
Strong academic credentials
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high-tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Contact
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample, such as a published patent application and/or published Office Action response. Submit applications: https://hpe.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=1533234&lang=en#.VvwGKFvqSZ0.mailto.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Herndon, VA; Portland, OR; Berkeley Heights, NJ; Chicago, IL; Plano, TX; Houston, TX

HPE is an innovative, dynamic company with a rich past and a promising future. Started in a Palo Alto garage by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard as a company that made audio frequency oscillators, HPE has continuously reinvented itself. Today, HPE is one of the world's leading technology companies and provides hardware, software, and services for the next generation of information technology.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – San Jose, Calif.

March 19, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Synaptics is seeking a Patent Attorney who will play an integral role in guiding the growth of Synaptics’ patent and other Intellectual Property (IP) portfolios. The Patent Attorney will partner with Synaptics’ business divisions and work with technologists to identify and document inventions, lead committee reviews of internal invention disclosures, perform patentability evaluations, define patent preparation and prosecution strategies, and manage outside counsel.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

January 31, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is looking for a Patent Agent with an advanced degree in the biological sciences to join our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities
Patent Agents work under the supervision and guidance of associates and partners in our Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work.

Specific duties include the following:

Assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of biology fields, including cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, and molecular biology, and possibly materials science and multiple chemistry areas, including organic, synthetic, and physical chemistry
Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct comprehensive search for scientific articles, patents and patent application documents relevant to the subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions. Identify essential elements, features or components of an invention.
Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background of the field of an invention, a description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention
Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejection, assessing the difference between the invention and the citations, and presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent
Collaborate with colleagues on various projects. Adapt effectively in different team environment. Present ideas, reasoning and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues. Provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas
Work with clients in prosecuting patent applications. Formulate and ask clients questions essential to clarifying the distinct features or properties of the invention.
Investigate and respond promptly to clients’ inquiries about the prosecution of patent applications
Work on IP landscapes to identify third party patents and patent applications in a field of interest
Assist clients in identifying white space to help shape their research and development plan

Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Biology or Biochemistry
Demonstrated knowledge in the following scientific fields: biology, cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, molecular biology
Demonstrated scientific writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary which also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs.
Demonstrated skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.mintz.com/careers/current-openings/detail/jobopening/339.

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

Senior I.P. Counsel – Other – San Carlos, Calif.

January 20, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Tech - Biotech

Natera is seeking Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to protect its significant and ongoing investment in research and development, to support its growth via technology and commercial transactions, and to mitigate intellectual property risks associated with a competitive commercial environment.

Responsibilities

Drive operating mechanisms to provide strategic IP counseling at all levels of the business
Build and manage a patent estate precisely tuned to business objectives
Sense and protect innovation
Draft and prosecute patents worldwide
Perform due diligence to support commercial transactions
Draft and negotiate IP aspects of technology and commercial transactions
Ensure freedom to operate for new products
Sense and mitigate emerging IP risks
Defend and enforce IP claims
Manage internal and external legal resources

Qualifications

Advanced molecular biology, genetics or biochemistry degree (PhD preferred)
Juris Doctor degree
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and relevant state bar
7+ years of intellectual property legal experience
Significant in-house experience delivering winning strategies for (i) worldwide patent procurement, (ii) contested administrative, judicial and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, (iii) IP licensing and M&A, and (iv) product clearance and risk management
Experience drafting and prosecuting patents in the US and abroad
Experience drafting and negotiating IP and commercial technology agreements
Experience managing patent litigation
Experience in a publicly traded company preferred

What we offer
Competitive Benefits. Healthy catered lunches, Premium snacks and beverages, Onsite gym with cardio and weight-training equipment, Dog-friendly office, Game room with satellite TV, Onsite dry cleaning and alteration service with pick-up and delivery, Employee-organized sport leagues, Happy hours and BBQs.

Contact
To apply, please email Sunshinne Thompson at: sthompson@natera.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: San Carlos, California

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions who care deeply for our work and each other. Natera is on a mission to revolutionize the science. It’s true, we expect a lot out of our employees, which is why we hire intelligent, passionate, ambitious people and hold them accountable for adding value and keeping up with our rapidly growing company. If you have what it takes to be part of a brilliant, cohesive, and unstoppable team you will be very happy and have a great career here at Natera. Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Partner-Level Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Mountain View, Calif.

January 12, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Convergent Law Group LLP is actively seeking experienced patent prosecution attorneys with computer science or electrical engineering degrees. Preferred candidates will have at least 10 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for computer software and electronics, and must have a book of business. An advanced degree, relevant industry experience and/or in-house experience are plus factors.

Patent Agent/Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.

December 26, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel’s Intellectual Property group is seeking a full time Patent Agent/Technical Advisor with an Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science background for our Silicon Valley office. Candidates should have an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in electrical engineering and/or computer science. Primary responsibilities include technical analysis of patents, drafting claim charts, patent drafting, patent prosecution, opinions and due diligence. Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail as well as excellent written and communication skills.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Richmond, Calif.

December 18, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Agent. Chevron is interested in filling Patent Agent positions in Richmond, CA.

Position Overview
Leads Chevron Business Units in developing an Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio, and in particular a patent portfolio, that provides competitive advantage for Chevron while maintaining Intellectual Property risk mitigation practices to substantially reduce the risk to Chevron's businesses. Collaborates with department-level Intellectual Property managers and coordinators in partnership with Chevron IP attorneys to design, adapt and deploy processes that will ensure appropriate management of Chevron's intellectual property.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Maintains knowledge of Chevron's patent portfolio and of competitors' patenting activities in connection with one or more selected technologies such as:
- Fuel and lubricant additives
- Catalyst and zeolite materials
- Refining and hydroprocessing
Supports (in some instances may include organizing and leading) regular invention disclosure review meetings with the relevant business.
Exercises and maintains authoritative technical knowledge of Chevron technologies for assigned technology area(s).
Develops and implements Intellectual Property Strategies for managing Chevron innovations, intellectual property portfolios, and trade secrets for assigned technology area(s).
Maintains an understanding of third party patents relevant to Chevron's businesses and assists IP attorneys with freedom-to-operate studies.
Leads and organizes efforts to identify inventions and develop invention disclosures. Assists inventors with the writing and submittal of invention disclosures, instructs inventors in legal requirements for a patentable invention and advises on research data needed to support patentability of Chevron inventions.
Critically reviews and evaluates Chevron invention disclosures. Performs technical analysis of Chevron's inventions and conducts, directs and evaluates patentability searches.
Exercises knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws and procedures.
Independently prepares Chevron patent applications and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications to maximize protection and value for Chevron inventions.
Provides technical reviews and support for freedom-to-operate assessments, IP enforcement matters, and external publications.
Initiates and maintains effective communications with researchers, business leaders and legal colleagues.
Leads, organizes and/or supports patent committee meetings to facilitate portfolio management.
Assists with the collection of patent filing statistics and other department metrics to assess performance of IP Legal support.
Works well with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2011 or earlier.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution activities, preferably in a law firm environment.
Advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline.
Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting applications directed to inventions in the chemical or chemical engineering arts.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://www.chevron.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=41973&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Richmond, California

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Oakland, Calif.

November 9, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Beeson Skinner Beverly, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in the Uptown district of Oakland seeking a registered patent attorney having ability to immediately engage in an active U.S. and international patent prosecution practice with emphasis in the mechanical and electro-mechanical arts. Experience in trademark and other IP matters a plus. Position offers opportunity to practice in a collegial small firm environment with a well established client base, and to participate in the growth of the practice. Applicants must have good writing and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif. (or Telecommute)

September 29, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, a nationally recognized and San Francisco based IP law firm, is seeking motivated patent attorneys/agents to work as independent contractors, with the possibility of full time employment in the future if interested. Attorneys/agents may work from home anywhere in the U.S., or work within our San Francisco office. Candidates must have at least 2 years patent prosecution experience, strong academic credentials and a degree in EE, CS and/or Physics. The position is for patent prosecution, drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions for the firm’s Fortune 500 and other clients.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif. (Updated)

September 28, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Precision IP, a premier IP law firm in Silicon Valley is growing fast w/clients ranging from the largest Fortune 100 Silicon Valley companies to innovative start-ups. We are looking for patent associates and patent agents with CS/EE/CE backgrounds to draft and prosecute patents.

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Sunnyvale, Calif.

September 20, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Downey Brand's Intellectual Property practice seeks to expand with the addition of a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to be based in its Silicon Valley office. Primary responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting intellectual property (IP) patent applications for cutting edge technology companies. Other responsibilities may include IP training, third-party IP investigations, and due diligence. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of law firm experience as a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).