I.P. Transactions Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

April 7, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is an innovative, dynamic company with a rich past and a promising future. Started in a Palo Alto garage by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard as Hewlett-Packard Company, HPE has continuously reinvented itself. Today, HPE is one of the world's leading technology companies and provides networking, servers, storage, IT and Cloud services, and software solutions for the next generation of IT infrastructure.

The effective management and leveraging of HPE’s intellectual property, on behalf of HPE’s global business units, across the full range of IP transactions, is a key function within HPE’s Legal Department.

HPE’s Legal Department is leading the way for in-house legal departments through our client-first orientation, unique approach to talent development, innovative use of tools and technology, and commitment to pro bono work.

In this individual contributor, intermediate level role you will report to the Director, IP Transactions & Counseling. The successful candidate will counsel and provide IP transactional support to business unit clients, the supply chain team, and to the IP sales and licensing team. The successful candidate will also support special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide business-focused IP solutions to all levels of management within the supported client group. Handle complex IP and technology transactions such as joint development agreements, inbound and outbound licensing agreements, patent sales and licensing, patent pool and standards agreements, university and government collaboration agreements, NDAs and other IP agreements.
Support and drive the IP due diligence process in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
Responsibilities include agreement drafting, negotiation, and encumbrance review. Will perform infringement and evidence of use analysis and prepare, present and defend claim charts.
Communicate HPE’s IP strategy effectively at all levels within HPE’s organization and prevent loss of IP value by obtaining the best possible IP terms for HPE in a wide range of transactions.
Counsel clients on legal risks in a compressed-timeline, business-critical deal environment.
Prepare and review submissions to HPE’s internal boards for escalation, review and approval of non-standard IP terms including those related to license agreements, participation in standards setting organizations and the like, patent pools and work on other non-product related IP out-licensing.

Experience and Qualifications

5+ years proven experience and success in providing intellectual property transactional counseling in a high technology environment, including experience providing legal support for standards and patent monetization activities. Strong understanding of intellectual property law required.
Appropriate technical degree (EE, CS, Physics or equivalent)
Industry knowledge in appropriate technology fields (server, storage, cloud, networking, IoT, services, hardware and software) is desired
Strong team player with excellent collaborative and influencing skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to deliver executive level presentations and an ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of clients, business partners, competitors, opposing counsel and others.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree, Bar qualification
USPTO/EPO/JPO Admission (or equivalent)
Some travel may be required

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://careers.hpe.com/job/palo-alto/ip-transactions-and-counseling-attorney/3545/7560305.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Palo Alto, California; Houston, Texas; Fort Collins, Colorado

Patent & IP Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

April 2, 2018- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent

Hickman Palermo Becker Bingham LLP, a growing Silicon Valley transactional IP firm, is seeking an associate attorney to provide top-quality patent preparation and prosecution services for exceptional high-tech clients in the areas of computer software, Internet technologies, networking, and semiconductors. Our firm represents several Fortune 100 companies and well-known mid-cap and startup companies who come to us for our exceptional IP legal services. We provide a team-oriented and collegial working environment with an ongoing attorney training program that is second to none. Your responsibilities will primarily include patent preparation and prosecution and possibly opinions, pre-litigation counseling, trademark prosecution, and licensing.

Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

March 12, 2018- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP, ranked among “Top Patent Firms” by Intellectual Property Today and listed as one of Law360’s Largest IP Practice Groups, is seeking experienced lateral associates in the Intellectual Property Services area for full-time positions in the St. Louis, Kansas City and Las Vegas offices.

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.

Trademark Associate Attorney – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

February 22, 2018- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Trademark

Sheridan Ross P.C. is seeking an attorney with one to five years of experience with trademark law for a new position in its Denver, Colorado office. Ideal candidates will have experience in the management and coordination of trademark, copyright, and brand matters. The position includes U.S. and foreign trademark clearance, prosecution, licensing, due diligence, enforcement, TTAB practice and domain name disputes. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with superb communication and writing skills, a commitment to excellence and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Associate Attorney Patent Litigation, Junior – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

February 19, 2018- US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

The Denver office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate attorney (law school class of 2014, 2015, or 2016) to join its nationally-ranked Patent Litigation group. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, a willingness and ability to master complex technologies, strong writing skills, and at least one year of patent litigation experience.

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent (Patent Prosecution) – Small Law Firm – San Jose, Calif.

February 7, 2018- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Invoke IP, P.C. is seeking a Patent Attorney. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications for two 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.

Patent Attorney – Small Law Firm – Campbell, Calif.

January 22, 2018- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mahamedi IP Law LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney. Responsibilities include patent preparation and prosecution. Candidates should be admitted to the California Bar with a BS or higher in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science.

Trademark / I.P. Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Nationwide or Telecommute

January 22, 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, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Loza & Loza, LLP is seeking a Trademark/IP Litigation Attorney.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 17, 2018- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

holland Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional EE patent attorneys with 1-4 years of experience, for our dynamic, growing electronics and computer patent practice. We represent some of the largest and most innovative technology companies in the world, and have a unique, collaborative environment focused on excellence, teamwork, and work/life balance.

I.P. Litigation Attorney – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 17, 2018- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Holland & Hart's IP group is seeking a mid-level attorney to join its IP Litigation practice in Boise, Boulder, or Denver offices.

Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – San Mateo, Calif.

January 3, 2018- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Shay Glenn LLP seeks a patent agent or patent attorney with 2-5 years of experience. Registration to practice before the USPTO required. Attorneys must be members in good standing with the California State Bar. The primary responsibilities for this position include preparing and filing patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, prosecution of foreign patent applications, and advice and counseling to early stage companies, particularly medtech and biotech companies. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in biology (particularly molecular biology), chemistry (particularly organic chemistry) or related disciplines and should be comfortable working in a larger variety of scientific areas spanning medical devices and biotechnology.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Richmond, Calif.

December 29, 2017- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Agent

chevron The Patent Agent will lead Chevron Business Units in developing an Intellectual Property portfolio, and in particular a patent portfolio, that provides competitive advantage for Chevron while maintaining Intellectual Property risk mitigation practices to substantially reduce the risk to Chevron's businesses.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Maintains knowledge of Chevron's patent portfolio and of competitors' patenting activities in connection with one or more selected technologies.
Exercises and maintains authoritative technical knowledge of Chevron technologies for assigned technology area(s).
Develops and implements Intellectual Property Strategies for managing Chevron innovations, intellectual property portfolios, and trade secrets for assigned technology area(s).
Maintains an understanding of 3rd party patents relevant to Chevron's businesses and assists IP attorneys with freedom-to-operate studies.
Leads and organizes efforts to identify inventions and develop invention disclosures. Assists inventors with the writing and submittal of invention disclosures, instructs inventors in legal requirements for a patentable invention and advises on research data needed to support patentability of Chevron inventions.
Level Intellectual Property managers and coordinators in partnership with Chevron IP attorneys to design, adapt and deploy processes that will ensure appropriate management of Chevron's intellectual property.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Maintains knowledge of Chevron's patent portfolio and of competitors' patenting activities in connection with one or more selected technologies such as:
- Fuel and lubricant additives
Exercises and maintains authoritative technical knowledge of Chevron technologies for assigned technology area(s).
Develops and implements Intellectual Property Strategies for managing Chevron innovations, intellectual property portfolios, and trade secrets for assigned technology area(s).
Maintains an understanding of 3rd party patents relevant to Chevron's businesses and assists IP attorneys with freedom-to-operate studies.
Leads and organizes efforts to identify inventions and develop invention disclosures. Assists inventors with the writing and submittal of invention disclosures, instructs inventors in legal requirements for a patentable invention and advises on research data needed to support patentability of Chevron inventions.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2014 or earlier.

Contact
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Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Richmond, California

Associate Patent Attorney – Small Law Firm – Fort Collins, Colo.

December 15, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Boutique IP law firm in Northern Colorado seeks to hire a patent attorney. Santangelo Law Offices is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, a city regularly ranked as a top place to live and work. Since 1991, the firm has served a broad and diverse client base from across the United States. Santangelo Law Offices is looking for a patent attorney interested in patent and trademark prosecution, litigation, and client counseling. We are a close-knit office that values hard work while respecting a positive work-life balance. Candidates must have a strong academic resume and preferably be admitted to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. New graduates and attorneys with up to 6 years' experience will be considered.

I.P. Patent Agent or Technical Specialist – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 15, 2017- US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

faegre Faegre Baker Daniels' thriving Intellectual Property practice is actively seeking a patent agent or technical specialist with a degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering in our Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, or Silicon Valley offices. The responsibilities will involve all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution, while providing an opportunity to do sophisticated work with excellent clients. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential and a technical background in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required. All candidates should have excellent academic credentials and professional recommendations. FaegreBD offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth.

E.E. Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

December 13, 2017- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Associate Attorney (Patent Litigation) – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

November 28, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

perkins The Denver office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a junior associate attorney (law school class of 2014, 2015, or 2016) to join its nationally-ranked Patent Litigation group. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, a willingness and ability to master complex technologies, strong writing skills, and at least one year of patent litigation experience. Candidates with a technical background are preferred, although other backgrounds will be considered.

Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 21, 2017- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking a patent associate. Patent attorneys assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.

Patent Agent / Technical Specialist – Small Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 20, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - 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 technical specialist or patent agent. Primary responsibilities include drafting applications, responses to office actions for US and foreign applications, and supporting attorneys in the technical aspects of opinions and other counseling projects.