Electrical/Computer Engineering Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Houston (Remote)

November 19, 2024- US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pramudji Law Group PLLC, a Houston-based IP boutique law firm, is seeking a patent agent/patent attorney/patent engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics. This position entails drafting and prosecuting patent applications, performing invalidity and infringement analysis.

Patent Attorney or Agent in Organic Chemistry, Polymers – Law Firm – Remote

November 4, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the U.S., seeks a patent attorney or agent with a degree in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, or polymer physics to join our talented team of patent professionals.

Cantor Colburn is committed to supporting work-life balance in our culture by fostering an environment where our attorneys can thrive professionally while maintaining a balanced personal life. Candidates can work remotely; candidates who wish to work from one of our offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.C.; or Hartford, Connecticut may do so.

The ideal candidate has two or more years of experience as an attorney or agent drafting and globally prosecuting patent applications in chemical and materials science. The firm will offer training for candidates with less than two years’ experience and candidates with all experience levels are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. or Master’s in organic chemistry or polymers is preferred. Knowledge of polymer chemistry and polymer processing, particularly polymer synthesis, composites, and coatings, would be advantageous. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registration as an attorney or agent is required.

We seek new team members who, like us, have a passion for intellectual property law, backed by solid experience and in-depth technical knowledge and thrive in a collaborative, collegial culture that encourages creativity and responsibility while delivering outstanding client service.

Cantor Colburn offers the full range of intellectual property legal services to clients working in a wide variety of industries and has particular strength in patent matters. The firm is ranked #9 for utility and #4 for design patents, handling matters for clients in virtually all technologies. In addition to patent preparation and prosecution, Cantor Colburn offers counseling and representation in portfolio management, opinion rendering, due diligence in IP transactions, agreements and licensing, post grant proceedings, portfolio evaluation and litigation services. The firm’s clients are among the leading companies in the U.S. and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high-tech start-ups, government research institutes and university technology transfer offices.

Cantor Colburn offers a competitive health package including dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including: Health Savings Account (HSA); 401K Plan (vested); Life Insurance; Short-Term Disability; Employee Assistance Program; Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life Insurances; Identity Theft Protection; and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care).

Cantor Colburn LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment representing all backgrounds with a wide range of perspectives, to strengthen our team and best serve our clients and partners. Cantor Colburn is proud to have completed Mansfield Certification for Midsize Law Firms in 2023. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

How to apply:
Please submit a resume to: careers@cantorcolburn.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote

October 11, 2024- US - Telecommute

Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP has an opening for a registered U.S. Patent Attorney to join our growing practice

Patent Attorney (Partner Track) – Law Firm – AI Focus – Seattle, WA or Hybrid

October 2, 2024- US - Northwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney

IPkey PLLC seeks an exceptional patent attorney to join our team serving a select group of high-growth clients. We are a technology-augmented prosecution and strategy firm at our core, and we partner with world-class monetization and litigation counsel on a mission-by-mission basis. Our corporate clients are leaders in their fields, including: industrial robotics, consumer products, and instruments. We expect to establish a long term relationship and offer a transparent pathway to partnership.

This position is perfect for high performing individuals seeking a step change in their legal career. In this position, you will:

develop strong relationships with client executives (President, CTO, Directors)
focus on driving results for 4-5 clients
expand your experience to different aspects of IP value (e.g., portfolio development, monetization, litigation, defense)
collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of legal and technical professionals
influence the firm’s direction

Essential qualifications include:

a USPTO registration number in good standing
member of at least one state bar in good standing
a degree in engineering, computer science, or physics
3-7 years of legal experience, including at least 2-3 years in private practice
a strong prosecution foundation (50+ applications written)
Candidates must demonstrate experience writing patent applications for technologies applying artificial intelligence and/or applying AI in an industrial or academic capacity. It is essential that candidates understand: AI architectures, particularly deep learning architectures including transformers; machine learning methodologies including classification and regression; and data preprocessing and feature engineering techniques.
owner’s mentality

Responsibilities for this multidisciplinary role include:

In support of portfolio development programs:

master our clients’ products, services, and patent portfolios
lead invention disclosure meetings and sync calls with clients
counsel clients on IP strategy, including patents and trade secrets
formulate international filing strategies aligned with the clients' strategic goals
draft and prosecute utility patent applications primarily in relation to autonomous robotics, consumer products (utility + design), and bioengineering instruments
efficiently manage foreign associates
conduct competitive analysis and prior art searching
prepare claim charts mapping client claims onto competing products
prepare portfolio updates and budget forecasts
conduct due diligence responsive to investor requests
regular travel to client sites (approximately 10-15% travel)

In support of monetization programs:

with the guidance of technical advisors, prepare claim charts for electrical and communications technologies, including wireless and semiconductor technologies
assert claim charts in technical discussions with counterparties
formulate rebuttals to invalidity and noninfringement defenses raised by counterparties
support litigation counsel by preparing and reviewing pleadings, briefings, infringement contentions, and working with expert witnesses (*NOTE* this is not a traditional litigation role)
support reverse engineering projects

What We Offer: Expected annual compensation for this role will total $250,000 - $300,000 (salary + objective bonus). We expect to create a long term relationship and offer a transparent pathway to partnership. To help you deliver your best possible work product, you will be trained on best-in-class prosecution tools, including Rowan Patents and Black Hills AI. We will consider on-site, hybrid, and remote work arrangements on a case-by-case basis.

Qualified applicants: please email your resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts, and patent writing samples demonstrating AI experience to recruiting@ipkey.law.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, WA or Hybrid

Patent Agent/Engineer/Attorney – Law Firm – Remote

October 2, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP (WAVS IP) is seeking lateral candidates for patent preparation and prosecution in our chemical group. WAVS is particularly interested in experienced practitioners and can provide a high volume of work to a new practitioner.

Contractor Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote (US only)

August 22, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plager Schack LLP, a small law firm, is seeking a Contractor Patent Attorney to work remotely

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Milwaukee, WI or other remote office locations

August 9, 2024- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Reinhart Boerner is a full-service, business-oriented law firm headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. With nine offices and more than 200 lawyers, the firm serves clients throughout the U.S. and internationally with a combination of legal advice, industry understanding and superior client service. At Reinhart, we measure our success by the contributions we make to each client's success. Our commitment to putting clients first defines our practice, our performance and every task we undertake.

Patent Preparation and Prosecution Specialist – Law Firm – Greenwich, CT; remote from anywhere in USA OK

August 9, 2024- US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Otterstedt & Kammer PLLC, a Greenwich, Connecticut IP boutique, has an opening for a Patent Preparation and Prosecution Specialist. The candidate should have a technical background suitable for handling cases in fields including semiconductor processing, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and broadband networking.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Chemistry – Law Firm – Remote

July 25, 2024- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill PLLC was founded by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years. This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance.

Experienced Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Technical Advisor or Patent Engineer – Law Firm – Dallas, Texas/Remote

July 10, 2024- US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical

Conley Rose, P.C., a large law firm, is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Technical Advisor or Patent Engineer to work in Dallas, Texas, or remotely.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote

June 29, 2024- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Guntin & Gust (G&G) has been providing IP services for 14 years to Fortune 500 and mid-sized clients. As a result of G&G’s continued growth, we are seeking talented Patent Attorneys and/or Patent Agents with 4-7+ years of experience. G&G has an extensive prep/pros practice in US and foreign matters, which provides experienced attorneys and agents with a comprehensive docket of matters to work on. G&G also has an extensive practice involving opinion work, which provides its attorneys with a rich mix of matters to work on. The Firm also offers a partnership track for its top performers.

Patent Agent – Biotech – Law Firm – Remote

June 6, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Steinfl + Bruno, LLP is seeking candidates for a Patent Agent (not attorney) position, with 2-to-5 years patent drafting and prosecution experience.

Patent Engineer – Law Firm – Remote

May 31, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP (www.ip-patent.com), an intellectual property law firm located in Los Altos, CA, is seeking local or remote patent engineers to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications in the fields of computer science and electrical engineering. The firm represents Silicon Valley’s top emerging growth clients working on the cutting edge of a wide range of technologies, including software, machine learning, data storage, network technology, Internet applications, computer and network security, wireless and other communications, and digital signal processing.

Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Apex, NC (open to hybrid and remote arrangements)

May 29, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Withrow + Terranova, PLLC, a large law firm, is seeking an Associate Patent Attorney to work in Apex, NC,

Patent Drafting Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

May 14, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney

Harrity & Harrity, LLP is seeking a superstar patent professional to draft patent applications for leading global technology companies, mostly in software, computer, and electrical technology areas. Our positions are 100% remote, flexible hours, and full-time (1600+ hours).

What we offer:

Life/Work balance – work where you want, when you want, and how much you want
Ample, steady preparation and prosecution work from a mix of leading electrical and mechanical technology companies
Excellent compensation package that is production-based, and includes comprehensive benefits
Opportunity for client counseling through direct client interaction, as all clients are firm clients
Opportunity for career growth/development including training in business development and client management
Innovative firm culture including cutting edge technology, collaborative work environment, and dedicated support team

Who you are:

You have 3+ years of recent patent preparation experience in software and/or semiconductor technologies (5G EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS)
You have a technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or equivalent fields
You are USPTO registered
You can get going quickly with minimal training
You have excellent writing skills
You have excellent communication skills
You are comfortable learning proprietary software tools
You have a great eye for detail
You love winning
You are a great teammate
You love making clients happy
You have a positive attitude
You love learning
Former Examiner experience is a plus

TO APPLY, EMAIL JOBS@HARRITYLLP.COM AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Resume and Cover Letter
Recent Work Samples: Please attach three recently published semiconductor patents or patent application publications that you have drafted. These documents will help us assess your direct experience and expertise in the field. If you are currently engaged in semiconductor work, please highlight specific semiconductor technology areas that you are handling.
Experience Summary: At the top of your email, clearly state the total number of semiconductor patent applications you have personally drafted, so we can understand the depth of your experience.

SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Pharma Associate – Law Firm – Reston, VA, Boston, MA or remote

May 12, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Marbury Law Group is a mid-size law firm and manages large, medium, and small patent portfolios. We help start-up and emerging technology companies leverage their intellectual assets to achieve their business goals. We are committed to providing high-quality services to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and skilled individual to join our burgeoning Life Sciences team as a Pharma Associate. The Pharma Associate will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the patent drafting and prosecution in life sciences, biotechnology, and chemical areas. The ideal candidate should possess experience in drafting original patent applications in one or more of the above fields. The Associate will also have an opportunity to participate in strategic counseling such as opinion work. You will work directly with Marbury’s Head of Life Sciences, Michelle O’Brien, as well as Tom Irving, who has nearly 50 years of experience in patent law, most of which has been in the pharma field. We are looking for a candidate who prefers a mid-size firm over a large one and who ultimately aspires to become a partner within the firm.

Educational Background:

The ideal candidate is a registered U.S. patent attorney or agent with a PH. D in biology, chemistry, or a related field. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately are required. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are needed. S/he will have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, but pleasant and fun environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Experience:

The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of patent experience in one of the fields noted above in prosecuting existing patent applications and drafting new ones.

Duties:

The candidate will focus mainly on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in one or more of the above fields. Duties, however, may also include the drafting and analysis of patent re-examinations and reissues as well as opinions of counsel, such as Freedom to Operate; management and direction of foreign counsel; client counseling, infringement analysis, validity/patentability analysis, particularly in view of recent developments in Obviousness-Type Double Patenting (similar to Cellect) and the Safe Harbor of §121, and §112 (f) means plus function pharma claims, Orange Book listing strategy and analysis, re-examination and reissue request drafting, IP licensing, IP due diligence, engaging in post-grant IPR and PGR practice, and assistance with marketing and client development efforts; ultimately, review and management of junior associate work product and direction of paralegal staff.

Salary:

We offer a unique compensation structure which provides a generous base salary with an expectation of 1550 minimum billed hours per year.
For employees who generate over 1550 billed hours per year, we also offer a formula-based bonus for each billed hour over 1550 hours. Total compensation is based on productivity and billed hours, and for someone who wants to bill in the 2000-hour yearly range, is projected to be similar to that of large law firms.

Benefits:

We offer a professional, relaxed, supportive office environment, flexible work hours with a low minimum billed hours requirement, and comprehensive benefits including paid time off and holidays, health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, opportunities for professional development and advancement, et cetera. For candidates who plan to work on-site in one of our offices, we offer a casual dress code and free parking.

We encourage and support associate attorneys in marketing and developing their own clients. Associate attorneys receive credit for client origination, manage the client relationship with supervision from our partners, and receive a bonus based on the amount of client origination.

Join our team and contribute to our mission of securing and defending client innovations.

If you are interested and to learn more, please email cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and writing sample (published patent application or issued patent preferred) to nstepanov@marburylaw.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Reston, VA, Boston, MA or remote (we currently operate in the following states: DC, IL, KY, MA, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT)

Patent Agent/Engineer/Attorney – Mechanical – Law Firm – Remote

April 20, 2024- US - Telecommute, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP (WAVS IP) is seeking lateral candidates for patent preparation and prosecution in our mechanical group.

Licensing Patent Attorney / Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

April 12, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

IPkey PLLC is a growing and agile patent law firm 100% focused on generating patent value for our clients. We’re a technology-augmented prosecution and strategy firm at our core, and we partner with world-class monetization and litigation counsel on a mission-by-mission basis.

The firm seeks an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to make an immediate impact supporting patent monetization campaigns in relation to wireless and semiconductor technologies. In this role, you will be integrated into an interdisciplinary team of attorneys, licensing professionals, and technical specialists that lead licensing programs and support litigation counsel. Although this position will support litigation counsel as described below, we emphasize that this role is not a traditional litigation role.

We hope to establish a long-term relationship and will consider full-time, part-time, and project-based candidates for this remote 1099 contractor role.

Responsibilities:

prepare claim charts for electrical and communications technologies, including wireless and semiconductor technologies
assert patents in technical discussions with counterparties
formulate rebuttals to invalidity and noninfringement defenses raised by counterparties
support litigation counsel by providing technical and legal content for pleadings, briefs, infringement contentions, and other deliverables
support reverse engineering projects to verify infringement

Required Qualifications:

USPTO Registration Number
degree(s) in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, physics, or similar
(attorney applicants) member of at least one state bar in good standing
a desire to develop your abilities through diverse responsibilities, mentorship, and technology

Desired Experience:

at least 2 years of patent licensing experience in a law firm or in-house role
3GPP, ETSI, and/or IEEE standards, including 3G, 4G, 5G, and/or 802.11
U.S. law relating Standard Essential Patents, including essentiality, FRAND, and antitrust considerations
foreign language abilities (particularly Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)

What We Offer:

We enable patent professionals to practice at their highest ability by providing interesting work, the latest patent technologies (including Rowan Patents), highly competent team support, autonomy commensurate with skill and experience, and above-market compensation.

Interested Applicants: Please email a resume and transcripts to recruiting@ipkey.law.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Patent Agent – Bioengineering – Law Firm – Remote

April 12, 2024- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

The firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent to make an immediate impact with a high-growth biosystems client and to support our interdisciplinary team. We hope to establish a long-term relationship and will consider part-time and project-based candidates for this remote 1099 contractor role.

Responsibilities:

master our clients’ products, services, and patents
lead invention disclosure meetings and recommend filing strategies aligned with the clients' strategic goals
draft and prosecute utility patent applications primarily in relation to bioengineering technologies and also supporting our interdisciplinary team
prepare periodic portfolio overviews and docket reports our clients
instruct foreign associates and other law firms on prosecution tasks
formulate international patent strategies
counsel clients on portfolio and prosecution strategy
support marketing efforts, including pitches and client visits

Qualifications:

USPTO Registration Number
degree(s) in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biology, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, or similar
at least 5 years of experience as a patent agent in a law firm, in-house, or technology transfer role (at least 30 patent applications drafted)
familiarity with Bayh Dole Act disclosure, election, and filing requirements
a desire to develop your abilities through diverse responsibilities, mentorship, and technology
openness to utilizing patent prosecution and portfolio management technologies to write better patent applications and make better decisions

What We Offer:

We enable patent professionals to practice at their highest ability by providing interesting work, the latest patent prosecution technologies (including Rowan Patents), highly competent team support, autonomy commensurate with skill and experience, and above-market compensation.

Interested applicants: please email a resume, transcripts, and (3) non-confidential patent writing samples to recruiting@ipkey.law.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, VA / Remote

April 7, 2024- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent

MH2 Technology Law Group, LLP, is looking for a local or remote, full-time patent attorney/agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications, draft opinions, and provide IP counseling for our clients, which include many Fortune 500 companies.