Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

February 27, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Fulbright & Jaworski LLP is seeking a licensed U.S. patent agent with a B.S. or higher degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or similar engineering discipline, preferably with at least one year of experience as a patent agent or patent examiner.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, and Santa Cruz, Calif.

February 22, 2013- US - Northwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Paralegal – Government – Los Alamos, N.M.

February 20, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Paralegal 2 to work in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The paralegal will perform a variety of legal and administrative tasks to include:

• Maintain vigilant oversight of patent docket, due dates, and procedural requirements for LANL patent operations;
• Maintain vigilant oversight of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) deposit accounts including tracking of filing fees, recordation fees, etc., for both domestic and foreign filings;
• Interact professionally with all levels of staff and management at LANL, USPTO and the Department of Energy (DOE) and other external organizations, including retained counsel;
• Assist with preparation of information disclosure statements;
• Review of invention disclosures and invention evaluation comments from attorneys or others, and careful review of issuing patents;
• Examine and file electronic and/or hard copy documents, reports, correspondence, and any related papers pertinent to patent law activities for compliance with Federal Regulations and United States Patent & Trademark Office rules;
• Assist with legal review of Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) and Patent Licensing Agreements;
• Prepare and handle Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filings from prior US applications;
• Serve as a Department of Energy administrative contact for invention processing and copyright assertion requests, including processing of invention election notices and waiver requests;
• Administer IP input for annual inventor awards;
• Data entry, searches and reports generation;
• Point of contact for IP e-billing, invoice reviews and approvals;
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
• Previous experience as a paralegal in a corporate or government law office, private law firm or similar setting;
• Must have prior work experience that required accuracy, judgment, a high degree of initiative, discretion, diplomacy, confidentiality, flexibility, timeliness, and knowledge of protocol;
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision and to quickly adjust to changing priorities, problems, and deadlines;
• Demonstrated effective and strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience using various software applications and technologies including MS Office Suite, Internet, E-mail, and databases;
• Ability to recognize and resolve ethical issues and to strictly adhere to attorneys’ rules of confidentiality;
• Must have an excellent record of dependability and availability for work including overtime when necessary.

Desired Skills:
• Experience using various software applications and technologies typically used in a technologically sophisticated law office such as Matter Management, IP Master (a Patent Tracking Software), and Lexis-Nexis or Westlaw;
• Familiarity with LANL and DOE organizational structure and functions;
• Experience in and knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures;
• Experience in and knowledge of Federal and DOE policies, procedures and orders regarding management of patent and technical data rights, technology transfer agreements, and acquisition policies and procedures.

Education:
Five years of paralegal on-the-job experience in private law firms, corporate legal departments or government legal office. An undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certificate are desirable.

Clearance:
Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.

Eligibility requirements:
To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Pre-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Regular position:
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to a regular status only with approval of the cognizant Principal Associate Director.

Contact:
Please apply for this position at: http://bit.ly/IRC16170 or visit http://careers.lanl.gov and reference vacancy IRC16170. EEO/AA

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

The mission of the Intellectual Property Law Practice Group (LC-IP) is to protect the intellectual property developed by Laboratory technical staff. LC-IP is seeking a Paralegal to provide support to patent attorneys, patent agents and to external co-counsel in matters relating to the intellectual property and technology transfer functions at LANL. The Paralegal will provide support in the areas of foreign and domestic patent prosecution; licensing of intellectual property and other technology transfer agreements; and assist with procurement issues involving intellectual property matters and copyright matters.

Licensing Executive – Small Corporation – Houston, Texas (area)

February 20, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Personal Audio LLC is seeking a Licensing Executive to handle multiple aspects of our licensing program. Responsibilities will include direct research and managing outside research resources to identify potential infringers and licensees. You will also need to analyze technical aspects of potential licensees' products, work on claim charts, and customize the licensing strategy to specific licensees.

Electrical Engineering Associate – Law Firm – Irvine and San Diego, Calif.

January 17, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP is looking for recent law school graduates, or candidates with 1-2 years of experience. Must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Graduate degree desirable, but not required. GPA must be above 3.0, and candidates must have superior written and verbal communication skills.

Docket Specialist – Law Firm – Costa Mesa, Calif.

December 20, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Rutan & Tucker, LLP has an opening in its Costa Mesa office for an Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist to assist the practice firm wide.

Engineering Document Review – Other – Los Angeles, Calif.

November 19, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Strategic Legal Solutions is seeking attorneys for an electrical engineering document review project starting as soon as possible in Los Angeles, the duration is to be determined. Candidates must have an electrical engineering background and prior electronic document review experience - Relativity is preferred. Admission to the California Bar is necessary.

Patent Prosecution Associate/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Glendale, Calif.

October 25, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West

Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP, a dynamic Intellectual Property law firm based in Glendale, California, is seeking an Electrical Patent Prosecution Associate or a Patent Agent for their Glendale CA office. Candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, be registered to practice with the PTO, and have one to four years patent prosecution experience. Experience with telecommunications, signal processing, display devices, digital electronics, database technology and user interfaces is a plus. Will prepare and prosecute patent applications and participate in handling related transactional work. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE/AA

IP Associate – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

October 25, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP, a dynamic Intellectual Property law firm based in Glendale, California, is seeking an IP Associate with one to three years of experience with internet matters including domain name disputes and a degree in either Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Knowledge of the technical workings of the internet, computer programming, how website content gets served, and database technology is strongly preferred. Member of the Patent Bar is a plus. Please submit a cover letter, resume, copies of law school and undergraduate transcripts, along with a writing sample. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE/AA

Mid-Level Chemistry Associate Position – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

October 2, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent – Law Firm, Austin, Texas

August 22, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Biggers & Ohanian, a traditional patent boutique, seeks a Patent Agent with one or more years of patent prosecution experience for their office in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent. Industry experience in those fields is a plus but not a requirement. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and have experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. In order to be considered for this position, please include a resume and salary requirements.

Mid Level Patent Prosecutor – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

August 21, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Carlsbad/San Diego, Calif.

August 14, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Associate – Law Firm – Houston or Austin, Texas

August 2, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Trop, Pruner & Hu PC seeks associates with electrical engineering/computer science backgrounds. Experience with processors is preferred for related high end prep/pros work. Admittance to practice before the USPTO, a J.D., and prior patent prosecution experience (two years minimum) are preferred. Positions are available for the firm's Austin and Houston offices. Associates with litigation experience in addition to preparation/prosecution skills are preferred.

Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 27, 2012- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP is looking for recent law school graduates, or candidates with 1-2 years of experience. Must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Graduate degree desirable, but not necessary. GPA must be above 3.0, and candidates must have superior written and verbal communication skills.

IP & Licensing Counsel – Small Corporation – Scottsdale, Ariz.

July 16, 2012- US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation is seeking an Intellectual Property & Licensing Counsel to work in Scottsdale, Arizona.The position will be responsible for providing licensing, intellectual property, and related legal services.

Responsibilities:
Supporting company in intellectual property-related diligence investigations and transactions
Managing and/or negotiating and preparing licensing, collaboration, and other agreements related to intellectual property and/or drug development
Engaging in or overseeing freedom-of-operation and patent landscape analyses and counseling
Routine reporting on aspects of Medicis IP portfolio and competitive IP landscape
Client counseling, formulating IP strategy, and formulating IP policy
Supporting in IP-related disputes and potential disputes
Developing/supporting intellectual property (IP) counseling, strategy, and policy activities
Innovation capture and invention analyses
Supporting implementation of intellectual property strategies (which may include oversight of patent and trademark prosecution activities)
Engaging in innovation capture and invention/inventorship analyses
Developing and overseeing implementation of strategies, policies, etc., relating to intellectual property and drug development agreements
Team leadership and/or management

Qualifications:
J.D. Required
Bachelor's/Technical Degree (preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, or biology)
At least 5 years applicable experience, including experience in license agreements
Demonstrated ability to learn various skills quickly
Management experience a plus
Strong computer skills
Ability to rapidly learn and adjust to changes in the legal and business environment
Great attention to detail
Superior ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder relationships
Team player

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Contact:
If interested, apply online by visiting this link: http://www.medicis.com/employ/careers_apply_now.asp?jvi=oWN6Vfwu.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

IP Attorney (Electrical Eng.) – Law Firm – Chicago, Ill. (remote locations may be considered)

June 13, 2012- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Guntin Meles & Gust is seeking highly skilled and productive Patent Attorneys. As part of our team you will be working with a diverse group of clients ranging from sophisticated startups to Fortune 100 companies. We work in the areas of electrical engineering, telecommunications, medical products, RF tuning products, gaming products, nanotechnology, and other fields. Clients have also engaged our firm to evaluate patent portfolios, draft licensing and patent sale agreements, perform re-exam evaluations, due diligence in M&A transactions, advanced inventing sessions, opinion work, among other things.

We offer exceptional benefits and a competitive compensation package, which models the firm’s philosophy of transparency. Our firm is ideal for attorneys who seek firms in a growth path.

Candidate Qualifications:
Must have passed a state bar and the USPTO patent bar. 3+ years of law practice with “substantial” patent preparation and prosecution experience of matters "originating" in the US. A Bachelors or Masters degree in Elect. Eng., Computer Eng., or a comparable engineering background is preferred. Telecommunications experience is a plus. Actual engineering experience is a plus. A book of business is also a plus. Information regarding the last two years of billable hours and collections will be requested along with academic transcripts.

Contact:
Please submit your resume, writing samples (in the public domain) and transcripts via our website (http://www.gmgip.com/careers-attorneys.php). Submissions will be maintained confidential.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Chicago (remote locations may be considered)

At Guntin Meles & Gust we have a unique culture that places great emphasis on developing and exercising sound business, legal, and technical acumen in all aspects of the firm’s practice. Our culture has attracted and continues to attract new clients. Our culture also fosters and promotes career development of its attorneys at all levels.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

June 1, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klein, O'Neill & Singh LLP, a cutting edge Intellectual Property law firm in Irvine that offers engaging clients, a collegial and creative work environment with excellent compensation and benefits, is hiring a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join our growing hi-tech practice.

Patent Attorney – Los Alamos National Laboratory – Los Alamos, New Mexico

May 30, 2012- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Tech - Any / Other

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced patent attorney (Job # IRC7249) to provide professional legal services relating to the intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer (TT) functions.

Specific areas of responsibility include: participating in the invention disclosure review process, subsequent patent prosecution together with participation in agreements related to the licensing and technology transfer, review of procurement issues involving intellectual property matters, and copyright matters including advising on open source software issues. The IP Attorney will provide legal advice and counseling to Laboratory managers and employees regarding the legal aspects of patents and the patenting process, licensing transactions, copyrights and other intellectual property matters. This position will be required to: establish and implement IP strategies and work with inventors and management to ensure IP strategies and efforts interact with and support LANS institutional strategies; the attorney also will be encouraged to develop and/or implement Corporate IP management practices; and identify areas for improvement of business practices in support of the organization's focus on preventive law and protection of IP rights. As part of a large legal organization responsible for all Laboratory legal affairs, the selected candidate must be able to work cooperatively within a multi-disciplined legal organization. Other responsibilities can include the preparation of memoranda, legal opinions, letters and other writings related to intellectual property matters.

Minimum Job Requirements:
• Eight years patent law experience, including review of invention disclosures, development of patenting strategy with inventors, drafting patent applications, and prosecuting patent applications in USPTO;
• Regardless of technical background, demonstrated ability to work with inventors in a variety of areas and manage and coordinate with outside patent counsel in patent prosecution;
• Knowledge of the rules governing the practice of law, and the ability to identify and resolve ethical issues.

Desired Skills:
• Background in one of the following technical areas: (1) computers and associated software through an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, physics or electrical engineering, and experience in open source copyright issues including conducting open source software investigations and providing advice on the associated risks and benefits of using an open source software process; or (2) biotechnology through an undergraduate or graduate degree in biology or biochemistry degree.
• Experience in intellectual property licensing issues, and working with clients such as Universities, government entities, or national laboratories in fulfillment of a technology transfer mission.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with a pragmatic orientation and flexible approach;
• Strong interpersonal skills to include verbal and written communications.
• General knowledge and experience with software and technologies used in a modern legal office including patent docketing and matter management systems.

Note to applicants:
A Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and a technical degree as noted above. An active registration before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and at least one state bar is necessary.

A writing sample will be required of applicants selected for an interview. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact:
To apply: http://bit.ly/IRC7249

The LANL job application system will be offline June 13 – 18. Please submit your application prior to June 13 (Wednesday) or after June 18 (Monday).

EEO/AA

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and is a center for research in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology.

Organization Overview
The Office of Laboratory Counsel (LC) provides legal counsel in business law (including risk management); intellectual property; litigation management and benefits; employment and labor law; and legal environmental, safety and health. This Office also serves as the primary source of legal advice and counsel to all levels of management on complex legal issues that affect the Laboratory. The Intellectual Property (IP) Group provides advice and support on intellectual property issues including patents, invention disclosures, patent application preparation and intellectual property clauses in the prime contract.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – South Jordan, Utah

May 14, 2012- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution