Patent Attorney – Small Law Firm – Silicon Valley

November 19, 2019- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mahamedi IP Law LLP is committed to providing superior, cost-effective patent work tailored to the needs of our clients. The firm is seeking a patent prosecution attorney. Responsibilities include patent drafting and prosecution primarily in software and network technology. Preferred candidates should be registered before the USPTO as a patent attorney and admitted to the California Bar with a BS or higher in physics, electrical engineering, or computer science. The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience and skill as well as a full benefits package.

Patent Attorney / Agent (Contract) – Law Firm – Telecommute

November 11, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Shah IP Law, PLLC has an immediate need for 2-3 Patent Agents or Patent Attorneys with at least 2 years of experience in patent preparation, and patent prosecution. Candidates must possess top-notch writing skills, strong analytical abilities, and excellent academic credentials.

Patent Scientist – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 30, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides 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.

Patent Scientist – Large Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

October 21, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides 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. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Patent Scientist – Large Law Firm – Orange County or San Diego, Calif.

October 21, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides 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. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Patent Counsel – Non-Profit – San Diego, Calif.

October 11, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Non-Profit, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Scripps Research is seeking a Patent Counsel (Organic Chemistry) to work in its San Diego offices.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepare and prosecute assigned patent applications in field of expertise
Work with Chief Patent Counsel to develop IP prosecution strategies
Interview inventors to collect disclosure information
Provide prosecution support for other staff attorneys and assist co-counsel in interference and litigation proceedings
Assist in management of Office of Patent Counsel (OPC) staff and projects
Review assigned contracts for IP-related issues including licenses, MTZ, RFOA, NDA and collaboration agreements and utilize legal expertise to advise on recommendations for improvement
Manage assigned Authorizations of Unlicensed Matters
Conduct art searches
Instruct outside patent counsel on licensed matters
Interface with Scripps Research employees of all levels including executives, faculty, and administrative staff
Communicate and negotiate with outside companies, universities & institutes on patent-related matters
Execute documents on behalf of Office of Patent Counsel (OPC) for Scripps Research

Decision Making:
Identifies, researches and thoroughly assesses pertinent facts and material information to provide recommendations for action to TSRI Executive management. Establishes and/or refines procedural systems to accomplish effective compliance, disclosure, reporting and training programs for TSRI faculty and staff.

Scope and Complexity:
Works on multiple, diverse and complex issues where in-depth analysis of a variety of factors is required. Demonstrates sound judgment and a strong understanding of professional concepts and applicable federal and state laws.

Supervision of Others:
Will have no direct reports initially but will be expected to demonstrate leadership and cross-functional supervision on project teams and in the course of discharging responsibilities and duties. May supervise outside counsel on select matters.

Contact
To apply, please contact us at: alittle@scripps.edu. Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or similar field is preferred.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Non-Profit
Job Location: San Diego, California

Senior Patent Prosecution Attorney/Agent (Of Counsel) – Large Law Firm – Nationwide or Telecommute

September 26, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Loza & Loza LLP is seeking a senior patent attorney with 10+ years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or medicine, with knowledge of the drug discovery and development processes. Experience representing clients in the pharmaceutical industry required. USPTO registration and at least one state bar license preferred, but strongly qualified patent agents will be considered. This is an "as needed" Of Counsel position where telecommuting and flexible hours are available. We will consider qualified candidates in any part of the U.S.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – San Jose, Calif. or Telecommute

August 6, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Invoke IP PC is seeking a patent attorney or agent. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications for innovative Fortune 50 companies, and a few exciting startups. Highly competitive pay based on billed hours that matches big law salary, while providing flexibility with no minimum billable hours.

Electrical Engineer/Computer Science Associate – Large Law Firm – Anaheim and Los Angeles, Calif.

August 3, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

KPPB LLP, a dynamic IP boutique, is looking for an EE/CS associate with a strong background in digital signal and image processing, data science, natural language processing, machine learning and/or web application development to work on technically challenging IP matters for a clientele of venture backed startup companies. KPPB’s strength is that we are a team of passionate professionals with expertise across all stages of the IP life cycle, producing legal work of the highest standard. We offer a relaxed and flexible work environment with direct client exposure, ideal for someone looking to build a career in private practice while enjoying living and not just working in Southern California. In joining our team, you will work with people who love what they do and are driven to learn from each other, our clients, and our colleagues throughout the world. Our casual office environment is comfortable and adaptable. If you think this is the job for you, we welcome your application. A strong candidate will have expertise in video encoding and image processing, the ability to comprehend C/C++, and community involvement.

Material Science Associate – Large Law Firm – Anaheim and Los Angeles, Calif.

August 3, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

KPPB LLP, a dynamic IP boutique, is looking for associate candidates with a strong background in science to work on technically challenging patent prosecution for a clientele of leading edge venture backed start-up companies and universities. KPPB’s strength is that we are a team of passionate professionals with expertise across all stages of the IP life cycle, producing legal work of the highest standard. We offer a relaxed and flexible work environment with direct client exposure, ideal for someone looking to build a career in private practice while enjoying living and not just working in Southern California. In joining our team, you will work with people who love what they do and are driven to learn from each other, our clients, and our colleagues throughout the world. Our casual office environment is comfortable and adaptable. If you think this is the job for you, we welcome your application. A strong candidate will have credentials and expertise in physics, chemistry/chemical engineering and/or materials science, and have a high comfort level handling cases in a diverse range of technologies within the natural sciences.

Trademark/Copyright Staff Attorney – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

July 23, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Copyright, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Trademark

The Los Angeles office of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking a highly qualified staff attorney with at least four to seven years of relevant experience to join our high-profile and fast-paced IP protection and enforcement practice. More-senior candidates are welcome to apply.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 23, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Snell & Wilmer’s Intellectual Property Group seeks to hire a patent attorney/agent with a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry with at least one year of experience in patent prosecution and counseling. The successful candidate will work with our growing Life Sciences department and others in our Intellectual Property Group and will have opportunities to help develop business. Arizona Bar or willingness to become admitted to the Arizona Bar (including through reciprocity or on motion) and USPTO admission required. Additional Snell & Wilmer locations can be considered commensurate with experience, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Denver and Salt Lake City, with similar bar admission in the corresponding state also required.

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

April 3, 2019- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Umberg Zipser LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent (Life Science). Successful candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO, capable of working independently, be proactive, enjoy learning about new technologies and must be capable of working both on her/his own as well as a part of a team. An advanced degree in the chemical or biological arts is required.

Experienced Patent Agent – Small Law Firm – Flexible Location

November 18, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur PLLC, a certified woman-owned biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, has a unique opportunity for a life science and/or small molecule-focused patent agent with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Primary responsibilities will include drafting applications, responses to office actions for US and foreign applications, and supporting the firm’s attorneys in the technical aspects of opinions.

Associate / Counsel – Small Law Firm – Flexible Location

McNeill Baur PLLC, a certified woman-owned biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, has a unique opportunity for a patent associate or counsel specializing in life science patent preparation and prosecution with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Experience with small molecules is preferred. Primary responsibilities will include drafting applications, preparing responses to office actions for US and foreign applications, and preparing opinions, and other counseling projects.

Senior Legal Editor, Patent Litigation – Large Corporation – Flexible Location

August 27, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Practical Law US is seeking an experienced patent litigation attorney to work on patent resources for our Intellectual Property & Technology Service.

The attorney will:

Conceptualize, draft and edit original legal know-how materials, including practice notes, annotated standard-form documents and transactional checklists for online and print publication.
Establish and maintain relationships with external law firm contributors.
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to plan and lead product demonstrations, webinars and in-person continuing legal education seminars for current and potential subscribers.
Assist with the development of special projects undertaken by Thomson Reuters and Practical Law.
Organize and conduct webinars on topics of interest to attorneys practicing in the patent area, and assist with marketing initiatives and sales demonstrations.
Write and edit content for Practical Law's companion magazine, Practical Law The Journal.
Develop relationships with law firm attorneys, in-house counsel and industry groups to ensure that the patent litigation content is topical and meets their needs.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have at least the following skills and experience:

J.D.
At least eight years’ experience working as a patent litigator in a law firm, with expertise in patent and other intellectual property law and practice.
A good understanding of the needs and priorities of law firm and in-house counsel and the legal market.
A passion for writing and good editing skills, including:
- very close attention to detail;
- impressive command of grammar, punctuation and plain English;
- strong technical drafting skills; and
- the ability to write about complex legal issues clearly and simply.
Enthusiasm and ambition, with a desire to improve the efficiency of legal services.
Expertise in all aspects of patent litigation and federal practice and procedure is required, optimally including:
- pre-suit investigations;
- drafting patent litigation documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, proposed jury instructions, and trial and appellate briefs;
- Markman briefing and hearings;
- taking and defending depositions;
- working with expert witnesses;
- arguing motions and/or other applications before a court; and
- preparing for and litigating at trial.
Significant practice experience in one or more of the following areas is helpful:
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings;
- ITC Section 337 proceedings;
- Hatch-Waxman ANDA or biosimilar litigation; and/or
- Patent prosecution and strategic counseling.

Contact
To apply, please send your resume and a paragraph summary of your relevant experience for this position to: brian.gross@thomsonreuters.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Flexible location

I.P. Partners – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

May 12, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Tully Rinckey PLLC has been on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies eight times. The firm is currently looking to add IP Partners in its 10 offices across the country. In addition, the firm is interested in hearing from IP Partners in markets where the firm does not already have an office.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Costa Mesa or Palo Alto, Calif.

April 11, 2018- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rutan & Tucker has an employment opportunity available for a Patent Agent with patent application drafting experience.

IP Paralegal – Small Corporation – Preferred Salt Lake City, Utah (or Remote)

February 28, 2018- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Clairvolex Inc. is seeking a paralegal who will be primarily responsible for US patent paralegal functions for one or more customers. Quality control and direct, hands-on supervision of paralegal and administrative processes connected with filing and prosecuting patent applications until grant and post-grant maintenance of issued patents are key responsibilities. The candidate is expected to function as a mentor and a subject matter expert (SME) for a large team in the IPMS (Intellectual Property Management Solutions) business unit in India.

The role requires the candidate to have first-hand knowledge of patent prosecution at the USPTO, European Patent Office, though the PCT system of WIPO and other main national IP offices.

Acting as the primary customer contact for US based clients relative to paralegal, docketing and admin related projects will be an important aspect of this role. Client relationship management (CRM), in general, and oversight and management of billing and other administrative functions connected with CRM are functions the candidate will be expected to perform.

Job Responsibilities
Paralegal will be responsible for the following:

a) 100% compliance of docket deadlines for one or more customers in relation to their patent applications portfolio.
b) Coordinating patent prosecution matters with the Paralegal Manager and the office of the Chief IP officer, Outside Counsels and in-house paralegals of the customers.
c) Overseeing paralegal, docketing and admin functions of IPMS team relative to the customers for which the senior paralegal is responsible for.
d) Subject matter oversight and supervision on matters concerning IDSes at the USPTO, first and supplementary IDSs, Citation Matrix, online IDS filing, patent watch, post allowance review, issued patent proofreading and such other paralegal and admin functions.
e) Import training on paralegal functions to the team in India.
f) Quality control of the work-products generated by the IPMS team, in general, and in particular in relation to the Customers for which the Senior Paralegal/Paralegal Manager has primary responsibility.
g) Train, coach and mentor un-trained or trainee paralegals and docketers.
h) Offer technical support, subject matter expertise, and solutioning support to sales and business development team
i) When required travel to client facilities for on-site reviews
j) When required attend potential customer presentations
k) Manage any special projects that Paralegal Manager or Clex Associate Vice President will require from time to time.
l) Attend client sales and marketing meetings, internal sales meetings, Clex strategy meetings when asked
m) Develop training materials and offer training to Clairvolex employees in relation to US paralegal functions
n) Participate in process building, process innovation, automation and similar activities directed at organization development.
o) Help in establishing the Clairvolex brand globally, may be asked to attend conferences, networking events, road-shows and also carry out regular visits to various potential and existing client facilities.
p) Provide every possible sales and marketing support including by offering online presentations, attending conference calls to render presentations on service lines and related processes, making client specific proposals, and obtaining client references (if and when specifically required).

Other Details:

Educational/professional qualifications: US Patent Paralegal. Should be qualified to function as a paralegal in the United States. Must possess a degree from a US university. Formal paralegal training is an added advantage.
Experience: Not less than 8 years as a paralegal at a US IP law firm, or the patent prosecution practice of a GP firm or at an in-house patent operation. Should have handled a large volume of patent preparation and prosecution matters.
Compensation: Commensurate to industry/law firm standards in the United States.
Position: Paralegal
Position open as on date.
Reports to: Paralegal Manager
Reported by: The role may have functional reporting by members of the IPMS team in India.
Compensation: Commensurate with US industry standards. Standard benefits as per Company policy.
Employer: Clairvolex
Business Domain: Intellectual Property Services and Solutions

Contact
To apply, email Prerna Jain at: prerna.jain@clairvolex.com. Please include a brief note on your Paralegal & Docketing experience.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Preferred Salt Lake City, Utah (or can be based anywhere in the U.S.)

Legal Counsel, Transactional – Other – San Diego, Calif.

February 28, 2018- US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Biotech

Genomatica, Inc. is seeking a Legal Counsel, Transactional, to work in its San Diego, California, offices.