Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

January 19, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

The San Francisco office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a patent litigation associate attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join our growing IP Litigation group.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

January 19, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The San Francisco office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a patent prosecution lawyer with a minimum of 4 years’ legal experience in the fields of electronics, software, networking and related fields to join our IP/Patent team, or 1-4 years’ legal experience coupled with commensurate industry experience.

Sr. Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Sunnyvale, Calif.

December 6, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Dolby Laboratories is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel. Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits.

The successful candidate will be an experienced patent attorney responsible for developing patent portfolios and supporting licensing programs, particularly for video compression standards. The position includes a variety of responsibilities such as capturing invention disclosures, performing and managing prosecution, analyzing third-party patents, and conducting due diligence related to potential acquisitions.

Job Functions

Align a growing, worldwide patent portfolio with a dynamic business, including the capture and review of invention disclosures and the preparation of recommendations for the invention review committee.
Manage domestic and foreign outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
Draft and prosecute patent applications of particular importance to Dolby’s business.
Advise on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of third-party technologies and related intellectual property matters.
Advise on third-party patent claims against products and technologies.
Support patent licensing and enforcement activities.
Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs.
Provide such other patent, licensing and intellectual property support as may be assigned.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a patent attorney in a top-tier law firm, and, preferably some experience working in-house.
Juris doctor degree.
Admission to the California State Bar and USPTO.
In-depth understanding of the key processes in video compression systems, such as H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC standards
Masters degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on digital signal processing or bachelors degree with equivalent experience, especially in the area of video signal processing.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Self-initiative and ability to work with minimum of direction under pressure.
Superior organization and project management skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.

Additional Desired Qualifications

Experience in intellectual property licensing and litigation.
Experience in standard bodies and patent pools.
Management of worldwide patent strategies.

Contact
Apply online by using this link: https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=5921&company=Dolby&jobpipeline=patentlyo.

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

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

November 3, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fountainhead Law Group, P.C. is seeking a Patent Attorney.

Are your law firm’s billable hours and rates frustrating your ability to draft and prosecute high quality patent applications for your clients?

Do you find that your clients are just as frustrated?

Fountainhead Law Group, P.C. understands these frustrations and believes we have a better way of practicing patent law. Our growing patent law firm has an excellent reputation in the technology field. We are a diverse firm with a growing client base of Silicon Valley’s most innovative companies. Fountainhead Law Group believes that creating a climate in which attorneys can do high quality work results in happier clients and a far more rewarding experience for our attorneys.

Fountainhead Law Group is currently seeking experienced patent attorneys with strong technical skills, a passion for learning new technologies, and a commitment to quality in patent prosecution. Applicants with experience in software, analog/digital circuits, wireless communications, or networking are encouraged to make inquiries.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with limited opportunity in the areas of pre-litigation patent analysis, patent litigation support, patent opinions, and high tech transactions.

Job Requirements

California State Bar
USPTO Bar
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
2+ years of actual engineering or development experience
4+ years of experience in patent prosecution
Proven ability to draft and prosecute patent applications
Drive to provide top quality work product
Strong interpersonal skills with clients and the in-house team

Compensation

Generous packages based on billed and collected hours.

Contact
If interested, please email us at: careers@fountainheadlaw.com. Resume must include:

Listing of all universities attended and all degrees earned
Listing of all professional employment
Sample granted patent personally drafted and prosecuted
Sample of recently published and personally drafted patent application
Two (2) personally drafted sample office action responses to §103 rejections
California Bar Number and USPTO Reg. No.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Silicon Valley, California

IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

October 24, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Valorem Law Group LLP is seeking IP litigation attorney with five years or more significant patent litigation experience to join the IP litigation group in the Silicon Valley office. This attorney will work on complex patent and related complex commercial and technology litigation in federal courts around the United States.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

October 15, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Roche is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its in Pleasanton, California offices.

Responsibilities

Works with scientific staff in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in biotechnology and chemical art areas, conducts prior art searches, and provides freedom of operation analyses. Assist with appeal and interference proceedings.
Prepares, files and prosecutes patent applications to obtain the broadest scope of protection.
Provides assistance in appeals, interference, reissues, reexaminations, validity and/or infringement analyses and litigation.
Conducts, reviews, analyzes state-of-the-art searches, assess patentability, determine scope of invention and develop patenting strategy.
Prepare, review, and revise routine patent-related agreements.
Manages patent docket, and cooperates with Basel on foreign patent filing and actions.

Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Qualifications

J.D degree.
MS or Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Chemistry preferred.
3 to 4 years’ experience prosecuting in U.S. and foreign patent applications in the biotechnology or chemical art area.
State Bar; Registration before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
California Bar preferred.
Travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and/or international).

Who we are
At Roche, 85,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Contact
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please go to: http://careers.roche.com and enter Job ID #2970454723 in the “Keyword” box underneath the Global Job Search field. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Remote

October 8, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West

Neustel Law Offices, LTD has an entry-level position available for a full-time or part-time qualified patent attorney or patent agent to assist with patentability search opinions, patent applications, patent prosecution, legal research, patent infringement analysis and patent infringement litigation. A significant amount of our patent prosecution work involves ecommerce, software and mechanical related inventions. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious patent attorney that has a strong desire to learn the various aspects of the practice of patent law.

Global IP Counsel – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

July 30, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation

Xero is looking to continue on its aggressive global growth plans, particularly in the U.S. To facilitate and help drive this growth, Xero is looking to hire a Global Intellectual Property Counsel to be based in San Francisco and head up Xero's IP function, taking responsibility for strategy and execution across the entire IP spectrum.

The role will report to Xero's General Counsel (located in NZ), and will work closely with US based in-house legal, product, development, and other business units globally, interacting with senior management on all matters relating to Xero's IP strategy.

This is a unique opportunity for an intelligent and commercially minded IP professional to drive and implement a global IP strategy for a fast-growing global SaaS company.

Key Responsibilities:

Driving and implementing Xero's global IP strategy
Providing pro-active legal advice and preparing internal policies in relation to relevant IP matters
Assisting with the development and management of Xero's internal patent portfolio program, including management of patent application preparation and prosecution
Managing Xero's global trademark strategy and coordinating with applicable business units
Managing any IP related litigation and enforcement issues
Liaising with, and managing, Xero's external IP advisors and
Managing all other IP functions of the Xero Group

You will need:

JD degree with strong academic results, and admission to at least one state bar
7+ years relevant experience in a law firm or in-house
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office is preferred
Broad US IP experience, preferably also with global focus
Experience with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
Experience with drafting and prosecuting trademark applications, and dealing with any trademark enforcement issues
Preparing and negotiating license agreements and other IP related contracts
Experience advising on US data security/privacy compliance is a bonus, as is experience in open-source licensing matters
Experience advising companies in the technology sector (preferably cloud based or SaaS companies)
Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to take a proactive and creative approach to managing/solving relevant issues
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (to New Zealand in particular)

Xero is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.xero.com/us/about/careers/job/1621926/.

Additional Info
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Xero is beautiful accounting software that's changed the way people do business all over the world. The company is also nearly doubling in size every year. We're winning. Come help us win more.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.

July 16, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP seeks an associate-level candidate with a technical ‎background in electrical engineering or equivalent (bachelor’s degree or higher from an ‎accredited college/university) as well as a law degree from an ABA-accredited law ‎school. Candidate should have three to five years of experience in patent prosecution in ‎a law firm or in-house; industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include: review ‎invention disclosures, prepare and prosecute patent applications, analyze patent ‎portfolios, perform due diligence, patent validity and infringement analyses, and ‎coordinate international patent prosecution activities. Candidate may be called upon to ‎provide patent litigation support as needed as well as be involved in contested ‎proceedings (inter partes review and covered-business method proceedings before the ‎Patent Trial and Appeal Board). The ideal candidate should also have excellent ‎communication (verbal and written) and time management skills. Must be admitted ‎before the US Patent & Trademark Office; California Bar admission is preferred. ‎

Lewis Roca Rothgerber encourages a supportive, congenial work environment that ‎enables its professional management team and administrative staff to become integral ‎parts of your practice. We offer qualified candidates a competitive salary ‎commensurate with experience and a full benefits package. ‎

Contact
If you are interested in making Lewis Roca Rothgerber a part of your future, please send ‎your resume to Mary W. Kiley, Director of Lawyer Recruitment, at ‎Recruiting@LRRLaw.com.‎ Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate ‎on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ‎color, age, physical or mental disability, spousal affiliation, marital status, a serious ‎medical condition, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by ‎federal, state or local law. ‎

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Menlo Park, California

Lewis Roca Rothgerber has 250 lawyers with a broad range of legal expertise ‎throughout California, the Rocky Mountains, and the Southwestern United States and is ‎committed to helping local and national clients face a myriad of legal challenges. Lewis ‎Roca Rothgerber works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical ‎development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and ideas ‎in view of business strategies.‎

Patent Scientist – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

June 25, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP is seeking a Patent Scientist to work in its San Francisco office. We provide an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. Candidates will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate with the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

June 25, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP seeks an IP attorney with a strong understanding of mechanical engineering and at least 2-3 years of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, and drafting claims, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

Science Advisor – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.

June 16, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Goodwin Procter seeks seeks a highly qualified science advisor with 2+ years experience to join our Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies (IPTS) group. Candidate must have experience drafting patent applications and office action responses, conducting prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses, reviewing patent and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys in prosecution, counseling and litigation, and performing due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers.

Associate – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

May 29, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP, an Am Law 200 firm and one of the largest Intellectual Property firms in the country, is looking to add patent attorneys with high tech and medical device backgrounds to its small but growing Silicon Valley office. Candidates must have at least approximately 3 years of experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a similar discipline. Graduate degrees are a plus. Candidates must also have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.

Associate (Electrical Engineering) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

May 28, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP seeks recent law school graduates, or candidates with 1-2 years of experience. Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering. Graduate degree desirable, but not necessary. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 2, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe & Johnson LLP, a D.C. based, international law firm seeks an associate for its rapidly growing Intellectual Property practice. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering or computer science and 1-4 years of patent litigation experience. May be based in Palo Alto, Chicago or Washington, D.C.

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Palo Alto, Calif.

February 12, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Our client, a mid-sized pharmaceutical company, is seeking to add a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to its department. The Patent Attorney or Agent will work with the company’s Associate General Counsel of IP and be responsible for drafting and managing global patent portfolios directed to The company's products. In addition to working on all aspects of patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions, the position will work closely with R&D colleagues to monitor the progress of The company's in-house research and development, evaluate freedom to operate with respect to third party patent rights, evaluate potential in-licensing or acquisition opportunities and advise research groups on a variety of IP issues, including assessment of third party patent rights.

Product Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Foster City, Calif.

January 29, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Product Patent Attorney to work in its Foster City, Calif., offices. This opportunity involves drafting and prosecuting global patent portfolios associated with antiviral (HIV) compounds. Responsibilities include working closely with R&D to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluating freedom to operate and patentability relating to pharmaceuticals, and considering potential regulatory matters.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of intellectual property issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. The successful candidate should be able to independently identify legal and other issues potentially impacting the business. The ability to counsel research and business colleagues by providing clear advice is essential. The successful candidate is also expected to develop expertise in specific areas of the law and contribute effectively to legal and cross functional projects. The successful candidate will be a part of the product attorney group and will report to a senior attorney.

Draft and prosecute patent applications (US and foreign patent offices).
Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of assigned projects.
Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate reviews.
Counsel research and management colleagues in regards of patent portfolio and strategy.
Review and assist in the drafting of nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property.
Review proposed publications in regards of potential invention disclosure.
Provide support for in-licensing and acquisitions.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

Works collaboratively with other members of legal departments as well as internal client departments.
Sets appropriate priorities with clients and delivers results within the established timelines.
Contributes to multidisciplinary and/or cross-functional projects and with some assistance from their supervisor take responsibility for legal aspects of complex to moderately complex projects within the IP Legal team.
Develops solutions and solve problems with ongoing input and oversight from more senior members of the IP Legal team.
Judgment will be reserved primarily for completing assigned analysis in an efficient and accurate manner.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.gilead.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=15305&CurrentPage=1.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Foster City, California

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Silicon Valley Area, Calif.

January 22, 2014- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Job, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Fenwick & West LLP, a leading Northern California and Seattle law firm with a cutting edge, internationally recognized litigation practice seeks a mid-level patent litigation associate for its Silicon Valley office.

Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

September 30, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, a nationally ranked boutique intellectual property law firm, is seeking motivated patent associates or patent agents with 1+ years patent prosecution experience with EE and/or CS degrees.

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 Computer Associates, 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.

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 [at] vierramagen.com

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

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

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.

September 16, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Lewis Roca Rothgerber currently seeks a mid-level candidate with a technical background in electrical engineering or ‎equivalent (bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university). Candidate should have ‎three to five years of experience in patent prosecution in a law firm or in-house; industry experience is a ‎plus. Responsibilities include: review invention disclosures, prepare and prosecute patent applications, ‎analyze patent portfolios, perform due diligence, patent validity and infringement analyses, and ‎coordinate international patent prosecution activities. The ideal candidate should also have excellent ‎communication (verbal and written) and time management skills. Must be admitted before the US Patent ‎& Trademark Office. ‎
The qualified candidate will work in a team-oriented environment, participate in a broad range of ‎sophisticated matters, and have significant client involvement.