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.
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.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.
Fountainhead Law Group, P.C. 
is seeking a Patent Attorney.
IP Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.
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.
Roche is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in its in Pleasanton, California offices.
Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Remote
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.
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.
Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.
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.
Patent Scientist – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Silicon Valley Area, Calif.
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.
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.
Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, Calif.
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.
IP Docket Clerk – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.
