NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) creates solutions that enable secure connections for a smarter world. We are seeking a Patent Subject Matter Expert.
Candidate responsibilities:
Bridge the gap between patent analysis team members and the technical team
Perform detailed investigations to determine mappings of patent claims to corresponding products/solutions through reverse-engineering
Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of semiconductor design and fabrication review search results on patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate and infringement
Work with in-house and outside technical experts in development of infringement positions and defense against third party patent infringement claims
Keep current on industry practices to assist in the aforementioned responsibilities
Candidate Profile:
Exceptional technical analysis skills
Sound technical expertise with respect to the design and/or fabrication of semiconductors is a MUST
BSEE is required. MSEE or PhD is highly desired
Reverse engineering experience/ knowledge is considered an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Jose, California
Building on its expertise in High Performance Mixed Signal electronics, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, identification and mobile industries, and in application areas including wireless infrastructure, lighting, healthcare, industrial, consumer tech and computing. NXP has operations in more than 25 countries.
The Patent Development Group in HP's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) manages one of the largest patent portfolios in the world, which covers a wide range of technologies including PCs, printers, servers, storage, networking, enterprise software, enterprise services, and technologies originating in HP 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 supports the goals of HP's dynamic business. In particular, 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 position will offer significant promotional opportunities throughout the OGC and the chance to build a career with HP as an IP attorney.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Patent Counsel role are expected to include the following:
Managing highly strategic patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by collaborating directly with colleagues in HP'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 HP's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HP and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HP's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters
Qualifications
The successful candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications and abilities:
A BS degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A JD degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Strong academic credentials
Admission to the USPTO
1-6 years experience as a patent attorney
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 Apply by visiting HP's website (http://jobs.hp.com) and searching "Patent Counsel".
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Preferred locations for this position are Herndon, Virginia; Houston or Plano, Texas; Palo Alto, California; Downers Grove, Illinois; Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; Vancouver, Washington; and Boise, Idaho.
Ventana Medical Systems is seeking a patent attorney. Coordinates and performs RTD/Ventana’s intellectual property (“IP”) activities for one or more departments of the Company or subgroups of such departments (“business units”). Secures protection for the Company’s intellectual property and minimizes risk associated with bringing new products and innovations to the marketplace by ensuring respect for the valid intellectual property rights of others.
Essential Functions
Implements an IP strategy within one or more business units.
Acts as the primary contact for Ventana IP issues within one or more business units.
Prepares, drafts, files and prosecutes patent applications in the United States Patent & Trademark Office in order to protect the Company’s investment in research and development.
Prepares written opinions on issues of patentability, patent infringement, patent validity and freedom-to-operate issues in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new products and innovations to the marketplace.
Assists product development teams in designing products to avoid valid patent claims of others in order to minimize the business risk associated with bringing new products and innovations to the marketplace.
Provides general counseling and training on IP issues to relevant business units.
Evaluates contract terms related to IP and coordinates with corporate counsel on the drafting and negotiating of same.
Conducts due diligence on IP aspects of transactional projects.
Provides technical support for patent litigation matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Training/Education:
Undergraduate degree in one of the following: life sciences/chemistry/biotechnology; advanced degree in the Life Sciences highly preferred.
Doctor of Jurisprudence, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Licensed to practice law before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.
Experience:
At least five years experience in IP practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, opinion work, transactional due diligence, and client counseling.
Experience in patenting biologics/in vitro diagnostic devices preferred.
Experience practicing law as in-house counsel and with IP litigation matters preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain open, candid, and trusting work relationships.
Qualcomm, a world leader in the development of wireless technology and products, relies on its valuable patent portfolio to generate substantial revenue. As the company continues to invest heavily in research and development and our product lines continue to expand, the need to protect our intellectual property continues to grow.
Qualcomm is looking for talented and motivated Patent Attorneys to apply their technical, communication, and legal skills working with engineers and business units in a team environment with the goal of developing high quality, high value US and international patents. The Patent Attorney will be required to understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, and domestic and international patent laws, and to work in a cooperative atmosphere to achieve this goal.
We are looking for successful candidates that will serve as Patent Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications; supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution; infringement and clearance analysis; advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters; review of prior art search reports; perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments; support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis; and general client counseling on patent matters. The successful candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be admitted to the Bar of at least one state.
Strong skills and 3-10 years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications are required. Strong technical skills focused on electrical engineering and/or computer science are required, and individuals with advanced degrees will have an advantage. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience is a plus. In addition, all candidates will be required to submit two patents/applications and one office action which he/she has authored. Technical degree required (Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred), JD, USPTO. Required, at least one state Bar registration.
Contact Interested applicants can apply by emailing Justin Cressy at: jcressy@qualcomm.com.
Additional Info Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: San Diego, California
Quarles & Brady LLP is a national law firm with over 430 attorneys and offices in Chicago, Illinois; Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; and Naples and Tampa, Florida, Washington D.C and Shanghai, China. Our Intellectual Property practice is one of the most diverse and sophisticated practices in the nation.
Our Phoenix, Arizona office is seeking a patent agent with a minimum of a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or an associate with one to five years experience who has a successful academic record, strong writing skills, strong attention to detail, and at least two years experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Experience in microfluidics would be a plus. The successful candidate must be extremely motivated and have the skills, enthusiasm, personality, and commitment to succeed.
Quarles & Brady LLP is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, transcripts, and two writing samples of a brief or a significant memo online.
International IP Law Groupis seeking Patent Agents/Associate Attorneys/Of Counsel Attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications in technical areas relating to computer science, computer engineering, software, chemical and mechanical arts.
IIPLG offers a flexible work environment and some telecommuting is possible. A wide range of employee benefits is provided.
Qualifications: • Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent • 2-3 years relevant experience
Contact: Please send your resume, complete transcripts, a writing sample and salary history to Nathan Stacy at office@iiplg.com.
Additional Info: Job Location: Houston, Texas Employer Type: Law Firm
Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a Sr. Licensing Contract Administrator to work in Pleasanton, California.
Responsibilities Basic Function and Scope of the Position: • Prepares and coordinates all documentation for Product and Licensing Contract Overviews and associated documents for the Licensing department. • Maintains licensing agreement database and is responsible for data entry and maintenance to ensure accurate and timely royalty obligations for RMS can be met by Finance. • Provides constant database curation and monitoring. • Maintains a tracking system for completion and issue reports on contract activities. • Primary person to coordinate, manage, enter and track the associating of products with relevant patents with input from Patents, licensing agreements with input from Licensing, and royalty obligations in the active database system. • Monitors contract compliance for Licensing department. • Assists in royalty administration locally and with corporate Licensing internationally and serves as the primary person for this function within the Licensing Department.
Major Job Functions & Contributions:
• Responsible for database entry and maintenance for in- and out- licensing payment and royalty obligations of Finance. Monitors royalty reports/payments of research and diagnostic product licensees. • Interfaces with Finance and Licensing to make sure that delinquencies are addressed in a timely manner. • Analyzes licensing contracts and agreements for financial and non-financial obligations, enters and tracks these in eBDS and other relevant database. • Maintains and updates contracts in eBDS and other relevant database. • Generates database reports. • Resolves contract administration issues. • Ensures that products are readily and properly identified, documented for and linked to patents in database for accurate and timely royalty obligation fulfillment and tracking. • Coordinates with Project Leaders and Product Managers, Licensing Managers, Patent Attorneys and Contract Attorneys to ensure proper agreement and product information entry and maintenance in relevant databases. • Interfaces with local and global administrators for eBDS, SAP, Design History Files, Sales Databases and other databases, as necessary, to coordinate contract administration for RMS. • Creating PowerPoint and Excel presentations and presenting to internal and external customers. • Provides input to royalty income estimates and budgets. • Provides input to Licensing personnel regarding royalty issues relating to products and provides necessary input to LifeCycle Teams • Other duties as necessary.
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 and Experience:
• BS/BA Business Administration or Life Sciences, relevant database/computer skills are required, familiarity with medical, diagnostic and/or pharmaceutical terms is preferred. • Knowledge of patents and licensing contracts highly preferable • Minimum of 5-8 years proven relevant experience • Significant (minimum 3-5 years) Diagnostic and /or Pharma/Biotech experience, preferably in both global and local roles highly desirable
• Diagnostic and/or Pharma industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required. • Enjoys and thrives in a team environment. • Effectively communicates with scientist, physicians, business development professionals, patent and contract attorneys and others to achieve desired results. • Result oriented with the ability and desire to effectively manage a project from start to finish both in time and with the desired financial outcome. • Highly self-motivated with some project management skill desired.
• Must be very detail oriented and enjoy learning.
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 #2746227527 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
At Roche, 80,000 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, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.
Roche, one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups, is seeking a Director of Licensing to work in Pleasanton, California.
Responsible for evaluating and managing new and existing strategic licensing relationships, business opportunities, initiatives, partnerships, and alliances, and for participating in strategy development and tactical planning of these with an initial focus on the goals of the qPCR/NAPi and Biochemical Reagents unit.
Major Job Functions & Contributions: • Management and oversight of new and existing licenses for the qPCR/NAPi and Biochemical Reagents business unit. • Developing and implementing technology valuations and market evaluations for licensing and acquisition opportunities. • Support the drafting and negotiations of Term Sheets, MTA, OEM, NDA, licensing agreements and other commercial agreements. • Coordinate with Legal and Patents for contract issues (e.g., enforcement, interpretation of contract terms, reporting obligations, label licenses, etc.) • Identifying and sourcing complementary technology in addition to sourcing content for company’s product offerings. • Responsible for database entry and maintenance for in- and out- licensing payment and royalty obligations. • Monitor royalty reports/payments of research and diagnostic product licensees; work with Royalty Administrator to make sure that delinquencies are addressed in a timely manner. • Sourcing of potential partnerships and collaborations opportunities, and leading or supporting the negotiation process. • Creating PowerPoint and Excel presentations and presenting company objective to internal and external customers. • Provide input to royalty income estimates and budgets. • Create an environment of strong team spirit, good communication, high motivation and inspires team members to achieve goals. • Participate in the Design Control process for product review; provide information on royalty obligations for products. • Perform other duties as assigned.
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 and Experience: • BS/BA Business Administration or Life Sciences is required, MBA and PhD preferred. • Minimum of 8-10 years proven business development experience, Strong negotiation skills, proven ability to guide parties to a “win-win” solution. • Significant (minimum 7 years) Diagnostic and /or Pharma experience, preferably in both global and local roles. • Diagnostic and/or Pharma industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge preferred. • Proven track record of successful strategic commercial decisions and aligning the organization behind them. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to present information to a wide range of groups/entities. • Ability to lead and motivate others, both within direct supervisory and matrix environments (minimum of 5 years direct supervisory experience) • Successful cross-functional project management experience. • Understanding of the Diagnostic Design Control process preferred. • Proven ability to evaluate and solve complex problems and the strategic implications of different business approaches. • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required. • Enjoys and thrives in a team environment. • Effectively communicates with scientist, physicians, business development professionals, patent and contract attorneys and others to achieve desired results. • Result oriented with the ability and desire to effectively manage a project from start to finish both in time and with the desired financial outcome. • Highly self-motivated with some project management skill desired. • Must be very detail oriented.
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 #2746160001 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
At Roche, 80,000 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, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.
Cantor Colburn, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, is seeking a patent associate or agent to work in its Houston office.
The associate or agent will be responsible for drafting and globally prosecuting patent applications in the mechanical arts for a major oil and gas industry client. Because the associate or agent will have regular client contact, he or she must be service-oriented. The successful candidate must have a degree in mechanical engineering. It is required to have at least three years of patent drafting experience and registration with the USPTO. Also, candidates must have drafted more than 30 patent applications and prosecuted applications both in the U.S. and overseas. Excellent academic credentials, writing skills, and communication skills are required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.
Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to careers@cantorcolburn.com. No calls, please. Cantor Colburn LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Houston, Texas
In recent rankings, Cantor Colburn was #7 in the country for issued U.S. patents and #24 for registered U.S. trademarks. The firm’s clients are among the leading companies in the United States and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high-tech start-ups and universities.
Biggers & Ohanian is seeking a registered U.S. patent attorney to join our growing patent practice as an associate. Primary responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Requirements for an ideal candidate include a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering as well as 1-4 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
We offer a very competitive salary, performance bonuses, health benefits, and a collegial work environment in the heart of Austin, Texas.
Cardinal Intellectual Property, an Intellectual Property Search and Services company, is seeking a Patent Search Analyst. Analysts are responsible for conducting patentability, infringement, validity, freedom to operate, clearance, and landscape searches for our private clients, as well as performing search work through our government contract and rendering opinions* based on the search results. This role is free to work from a remote home office. Compensation is variable, based on production, providing the search professionals the ability to earn increased compensation with increased effort and/or efficiency.
*Please note: these opinions are not legal opinions. Cardinal IP is a legal services company, not a law firm.
Position Specifications: • In the following technical areas a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required: Computer and Information Sciences; Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences • In the areas of Biotechnology and/or Chemistry a minimum of a Masters Degree is required (PhD and/or JD preferred) • Current high need areas are in the Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, and Computer arts. • JD is a plus, but not required • Prior art searching experience is a major plus • Proficiency in database searching • Excellent attention to details, analytical and critical thinking, proof-reading abilities, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills • Ability to work effectively alone
Cardinal Intellectual Property is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Large Corporation Job Location: Nationwide (Remote)
Cardinal Intellectual Property (CIP) is an Intellectual Property Services Company. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys, and former patent examiners who conduct thorough, in-depth patent research and analysis. We also provide intellectual property monitoring services for docketing, trademarks and copyrights, competitive intelligence, litigation and licensing. Our offices are located in Evanston, only a few blocks from Northwestern's campus. You can visit our website, www.cardinal-ip.com, for more information
We currently employ over 100 scientific and legal professionals to conduct patent searches and analyses, working remotely via a secure Virtual Private Network-based extranet.
The company culture is creative, fast-paced and focused on massive growth. We work to foster an environment that promotes growth, appreciates diversity of thought, and provides continuous opportunities for development.
Thomas Whitelaw, a boutique law firm based in Irvine, is seeking a new patent associate to support its growing intellectual property litigation. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing assertion risks, drafting and analyzing infringement and invalidity contentions, factual and legal research, motion drafting, propounding and responding to discovery, as well as trial preparation and support. The position requires strong technical and analytical skills combined with a commitment to excellence. The candidate should have a B.S. in electrical or computer engineering. The candidate must be a member of the California bar, and it is desirable to be admitted to practice with the U.S. Patent Office.
For more information regarding Thomas Whitelaw and our practice areas, please see our website at www.twtlaw.com.
Contact: To respond to this posting, please send your resume in confidence to mnego@twtlaw.com.
Additional Info: Employer Type: Law Firm Job Location: Irvine, California
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is seeking a Patent Agent. This Patent Agent is to work with a dynamic group of attorneys and staff and will be responsibility for technology, commercialization and intellectual property management, including without limitation, drafting and reviewing contracts, receiving, reviewing and processing disclosures, drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications, communicating with and advising inventors and management, updating and managing dockets and software system for tracking and reporting.
Detailed Description: The primary responsibilities of the Patent Agent are: • Will interact and conduct interviews with scientific staff to discuss and collect experimental data and obtain invention disclosures. Will follow ethical requirements in examiner interviews. • Develop strategies for protecting inventions. • Draft specifications and claims for patent applications and writing scientific and technical documents in clear concise English. • Negotiates agreements; prepares documents for filing and processing. • Analyze Patent Office actions and preparing responses. • Perform necessary legal and technical research using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems. • Commercialization and technology transfer activities. • Drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts including intellectual property related agreements, licensing, confidentiality, material transfer, research and development, consulting, lease, collaborative and technology transfer agreements. • Such other activities as management may request.
Job Requirements: - A Bachelor's Degree in a related field - 2+ years of experience drafting and filing patent applications and responses to Office Actions - Being registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, particular experience interacting with USPTO on applications related to biomedical research a plus. - Biotechnology/Life Science experience is a plus. - Experience doing patentability searches is a plus.
The successful Patent Agent should be able to effectively manage a docket with multiple staff and deadlines, conduct legal and technical research and analysis in support of various patent-related matters and work closely with attorneys and staff to research the invention and draft the specifications using technical expertise in the field. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. The ideal Patent Agent will be articulate, highly motivated, and enjoy working with emerging technologies and business models.
Contact: If you are interested in seeing the most up to date job listings or to apply for a position, please go to careers.tgen.org and submit your resume for this position. Please take a moment to read about our employee benefits and learn more about TGen. If you have any questions about the company or how to post for a position, please contact tgenhr@tgen.org. Looking for Phoenix based residents or those who are willing to relocate to Phoenix.
Please apply to all the jobs you are interested in. Only resumes submitted through the TGen career website will be considered.
We value and support diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA
Additional Info: Employer Type: Other Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a non‐profit biomedical research institute based in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on research that can help patients with cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and other debilitating conditions. Working with a worldwide network of collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen researchers study the genetic components of both common and complex diseases. Through genomic analysis, we learn how DNA, genes and proteins – the microscopic building block of life – can affect human health. Our 41 lead investigators and nearly 300 support personnel at sites in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Flagstaff, Arizona, are dedicated to improving patient care and quality of life through precision medicine, best defined as the right therapy, for the right patient, at the right time.
Haynes and Booneis seeking patent agents and 2-4 year associates with patent prosecution experience to join our Austin office. The professionals will join our group of experienced attorneys representing large, mid-size, and startup companies in a wide range of advanced technologies.
Candidates must have at least a BS in electrical engineering, computer science or computer engineering, and have well-developed skills in patent application preparation and prosecution. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree (MS or PhD electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering or a related discipline) and will have experience in conducting validity and infringement assessments.
Experience with telecommunications, signal processing, computer networking, software development, microprocessor architecture or semiconductor devices is preferred. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills, and should enjoy working with others in a team-oriented setting.
Glidewell Laboratoriesis seeking a Patent Agent to work in its Newport, California offices.
Responsibilities: • Strong patent application drafting skills. • Familiar with patent process, preferably within the software, CAD CAM, or electronic backgrounds. • Interview and extract detailed information from the inventors. • Conduct research on the web and databases. • Analyze the researched data. • Support attorneys with other projects. • Build strong working relationships with R&D, attorneys and other Glidewell employees.
Requirements: • Technology based undergrad degree • Registered to practice before the USPTO
Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP, a full-service Dallas firm, seeks intellectual property attorney having 2-4 years of patent and trademark prosecution, litigation and transaction experience. Ideal applicants will have graduated in the top 25% of their law school classes. Applicants graduating in the top 50% of their class will be considered with extraordinary accomplishments including, by way of example: 1. Judicial Clerkships; 2. Law Review; and 3. Mock Trail/Moot Court.
Duties will include handling a variety of intellectual property-related matters, such as patent prosecution, trademark clearance and prosecution, intellectual property litigation and enforcement, drafting and negotiating intellectual property-related licenses and agreements, researching various issues, and counseling clients in a wide range of industries. Electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering or similar backgrounds preferred. Current membership in good standing of any US State Bar (preferably Texas) and license to practice before the USPTO is preferred. Knowledge of global trademark and patent laws and procedures, and experience with copyright, trade secret, software, e-commerce, and domain name matters is a plus.
Must be a self-starter who is highly motivated, versatile and adaptable with a good sense of humor and a desire to build a book of business. Must possess excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, client service, and organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. The position requires the ability to follow up, follow through, handle multiple projects simultaneously, assess shifting priorities, achieve solutions and solve problems under deadlines, and work both independently with minimal supervision and as an integral member of a team.
ViaSat, Inc.is seeking a Patent Agent to work in their Carlsbad, California, offices.
Job Responsibilities: Enhancing communication all around the globe… Our customers range from Commercial to Government making us complex, yet flexible in meeting the world’s communication needs. Each group at ViaSat contributes to the launch of every satellite, how exciting is that?
As a Patent Agent you will utilize your legal expertise by supporting one or more business areas through working with in-house counsel, outside patent counsel, business area managers, technical leads, and inventors. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, patent searching, and other activities in support of company’s patent portfolio.
Requirements: • USPTO registration • Ability to function in a dynamic team-oriented environment • Engineering experience in one or more of: optical systems, radio frequency electronics, satellite technology, computer networking/Internet, cloud computing, antennas, digital signal processing, information assurance • Bachelor’s degree in EE, CS or related field with relevant experience • Ability to travel up to 10% • U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for some projects in which case, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment
This is a unique opportunity to work with challenging and fun technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work at our beautiful Carlsbad Headquarters location situated only 5 minutes away from local beaches.
Drive your career to ViaSat where every day you know your expertise makes a difference to the company, your team and our customers! If you are excited by this opportunity, submit your resume. It only takes a few minutes and could start you on your new path to a fulfilling career at ViaSat.
PATENT LAW GROUP: Atkins & Associates, P.C., located in Tempe, Arizona is looking for patent attorney to join busy intellectual property practice in the technical areas of semiconductors, electronics, mechanical, optics, computer hardware and software, etc., for a wide variety of clients. Duties and responsibilities include taking inventor disclosures, preparation of patent and trademark applications, responding to office actions in US and foreign applications, patent and trademark searching, infringement and validity opinions, licensing and litigation support.
• Electrical Engineering degree • Technical experience preferred • Registered to practice before the USPTO • 3-5 years of RECENT CONSECUTIVE experience in patent and trademark prosecution • Licensed to practice in Arizona
Duties will include taking inventor disclosures, preparation of patent and trademark applications, responding to office actions in US and foreign applications, patent and trademark searching, infringement and validity opinions, licensing and litigation support.
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLPseeks motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants must have a strong interest in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution to assist in the drafting and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. This position requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Graduate degree desired, but not necessary. Candidates must have superior technical writing skills. If you are forward focused and ready for a challenge, apply on line at knobbe.com. EOE/AA
Opportunity for an IP attorney to be part of a top notch in-house legal team that oversees all IP matters on behalf of ON Semiconductor. The position will focus on transactional matters and specifically include: • Drafting various agreements such as ASIC development agreements, technology transfer agreements, IP clauses in supply agreements, in-bound and out-bound licensing, joint development agreements, and NDAs • Client counseling on these various agreements • Freedom to operate patent opinion work • Trademark counseling and prosecution • IP diligence associated with M&A activity • IP litigation support as necessary
This position requires the ability to interact with a team of professionals on a daily basis. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and be able to handle a variety of intellectual property law matters and have the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Position Requirements: J. D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school. Candidate must be a member of a state bar and must also be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with at least 3 years of experience as a patent attorney. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering, physics, or chemical engineering degree. Related semiconductor industry engineering experience is a significant plus as should be highlighted on your resume.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) creates solutions that enable secure connections for a smarter world. We are seeking a Patent Subject Matter Expert.
