I.P. Specialist – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

November 20, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

holland Holland & Hart is seeking an IP Specialist (a hybrid patent prosecution paralegal/patent administrator) to support their dynamic, growing electronics-focused patent practice in Denver or Boulder, CO. 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. We offer excellent salaries, outstanding benefits, and an energizing, professional work environment.
Duties include:

Supporting our patent attorneys in docket and practice management
Various tasks associated with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications including:
- Manage and perform range of duties related to an internal electronic file system
- Generate templates for patent applications, and responses to various Office Actions (including but not limited to: a Filing Receipt, Notice to File Missing Parts, Response to Office Action, Notice of Publication, Notice of Allowance, Issue Notification; and Letters Patent) as they relate to correspondence/filing with USPTO, PCT, and foreign associates
- Prepare additional templates for various legal documents (Declaration, Powers of Attorney, Assignments)
- Review formalities of filed patent documents to ensure proper form, including Filing Receipts, Declarations, Recordings, Information Disclosure Statements, allowed patents ready to issue, etc.)
- Perform electronic filings at the USPTO
Managing new client intake and opening of matters
Performing a variety of patent support and administrative tasks as needed

Requirements: While paralegal and patent prosecution experience is preferred we are considering all career-focused, interested candidates who are able to demonstrate that he/she:

Has exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills.
Is motivated to excel with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Has a strong work ethic and prefers to keep busy.
Is able to quickly learn and comprehend complex and highly-technical concepts and processes.
Has superior oral and written communication skills.
Thinks critically to understand how each task fits into the broader workflow.
Always seeks to maximize the efficient use of technology available and strives to make tasks easier and more efficient.
Is proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are requirements, Visio is a plus).
Wants to be part of, and would thrive in, a dynamic, professional, growing patent practice.

Contact
Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to BWFitzgerald@hollandhart.com No phone calls please.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, Colorado

Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

November 14, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Greenberg Traurig’s Denver office is seeking a Patent Agent with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is preferred, but relevant industry experience plus a comparable degree in another engineering discipline is also suitable. This qualified individual must possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong writing and analytical skills. Must be self-motivated, flexible and willing to travel. Prior experience at a regional or national law firm is preferred.

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

November 13, 2017- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

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

November 13, 2017- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

holland Holland & Hart LLP is seeking an I.P. Litigation Attorney. Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of major patent litigation experience at top tier law firm, have technical degree, be team oriented with strong written and oral communication skills, and have excellent professional recommendations. Patent prosecution experience and interest a plus. Experience and interest in trademark litigation also valued. An excellent academic record is required.

Patent Agent (E.E. / C.S. / Prosecution) – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 9, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Polsinelli, a top AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking highly-qualified and motivated patent agent for our Intellectual Property practice. The position will be based in Denver, Houston, DC, San Francisco, Silicon Valley or Boston. Ideal candidates will have relevant legal experience and a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, experience in a law firm or similar environment and superior writing, communication and problem-solving skills. Relocation support is available for highly qualified candidates.

Patent Attorney – Government – China Lake, Calif.

November 9, 2017- US - West, Emp - Government, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Dept. of Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in China Lake, California.

Notice Number: 104-17
Announcement Date: 11/06/2017
Closing Date: 12/7/2017
Command & Location: NAVAIR - NAWCWD China Lake, CA
Grade: DA-03/04/05/06
Position Title: Patent Attorney

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. The Department of the Navy Office of General Counsel has been serving the Department since 1941 and is committed to developing innovative legal solutions to the business and other challenges facing the Navy and Marine Corps to enhance the war fighting capability of the Naval Service. You’ll find our attorneys stationed across the United States and worldwide and working with Naval and Marine Corps personnel wherever the Navy's business is conducted.

There is an anticipated vacancy for an Assistant Counsel to serve as a Patent Attorney within the Office of Counsel, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), located in China Lake, California. NAWCWD is a field activity of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), providing research, development, test, evaluation, engineering and fleet support for Navy and Marine Corps weapons and weapons systems. The Office of Counsel, NAWCWD, employs 16 attorneys and support staff at China Lake and Pt. Mugu, CA, practicing primarily in the areas of federal acquisition law, civilian personnel/labor law, environmental law, intellectual property law, fiscal law, agreements, investigations, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act, ethics/standards of conduct, and litigation related to these areas.

The NAWCWD China Lake site is located onboard the Naval Air Weapons Station, in the Mojave Desert, approximately 150 miles north/northeast of Los Angeles, California. China Lake is within the Los Angeles-Long Beach Locality Pay Area. For information about Locality Pay, see
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2017/general-schedule/. For
information about NAVAIR and NAWCWD, see http://www.navair.navy.mil/ and
http://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcwd/command/Navy.aspx. The candidate selected for this position will provide a range of intellectual property services, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, reviewing research publications for potentially patentable material, providing litigation support for patent infringement claims, resolving patent and copyright administrative claims, and counseling on contract and technology transfer intellectual property matters such as rights in inventions, patents, technical data, and computer software.

The position will be filled under the Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) personnel demonstration system, which is a pay for performance system using pay bands with salary ranges. The position will be filled in the Business and Program Management Pay Band DA-03/04/05 (comparable to GS-11/12/13). Although the Full Performance Level of the position is the DA-06 Pay Band (comparable to GS-14/15), the intent is to fill the position at the DA-03/04/05 level, with future advancement being subject to various factors (e.g., incumbent’s performance, office/client need, Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and client policies, budget, etc.). Pay will be set commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications, funding availability, and STRL pay setting guidelines.

To be eligible for selection at the DA-03 (GS-11 equivalent) level, applicants must have one year of legal experience. Recent law school graduates with less than one year of legal experience must have superior law student work or activities demonstrated by graduating in the top third of their law school class, work or achievement of significance on an official law school law review or journal, winning a moot court competition, membership on the law school's official moot court team, or membership in the Order of the Coif. To be eligible for selection at the DA-04 (GS-12 equivalent) level, applicants must have two years of successful relevant legal experience. To be eligible for selection at the DA-05 (GS-13 equivalent) level, applicants must have in excess of two years of successful relevant legal experience.

Applicants will be evaluated on: 1) the depth, breadth and quality of their experience in technical areas related to NAWCWD’s mission; 2) recent and relevant experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications; 3) oral communication skills and ability to develop strong attorney-client relationships; 4) ability to work both independently and as part of a team; 5) research, analytical, and writing skills; and, 6) interpersonal skills. Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the Department of the Navy OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day to day legal practice are desired.

Requirements for the position include a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or other education and work experience clearly demonstrating an ability to perform the duties of the position, and particularly as those duties relate to the chemical arts. Experience in chemical/chemistry-related patent application preparation and prosecution is highly desired.

The successful applicant must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted before a state or federal court. U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position, and the successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance. Applicants must also be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Contact

Applicants should submit: a cover letter; an SF-171, OF-612, or resume that includes the applicant’s employment and educational history, as well as a listing of state bars of which the applicant is an active member, and the applicant’s registration number to practice before the USPTO; two recent and relevant legal writing samples (up to ten pages each -- excerpts, to avoid exceeding the ten page limit, are acceptable); the two most recent performance appraisals (if available); and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisor) who may be contacted as part of the application process (we will make every effort to advise applicants before current supervisors are contacted). Attorneys who graduated from law school after 2012 must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank.

Application file size must be under 7MB and must be submitted electronically to the following address: NAVAIR.OGC.PA-72@myteam.navair.navy.mil with copies to stuart.nissim@navy.mil and meichelle.mcguire@navy.mil.

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, EST, December 7, 2017. Applications must be received by this date to be considered.

If the successful applicant is not currently a member of the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, processing of the hiring action can only commence after submission of those items identified in the "Instructions for New OGC Attorneys" (see Careers section of www.ogc.navy.mil).

Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter, identify the basis for the claim, and include supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other supporting documentation) with their submission. Not all veterans are preference eligible. For a summary of time periods, campaigns, and conditions that entitle an applicant to preference eligibility, please visit www.opm.gov/veterans and review the "Vets Info Guide" and the "Vets Guide." There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference for attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor in the attorney hiring process. Applicants who do not claim and do not provide adequate supporting documentation for veterans' preference will not receive the positive factor consideration.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: China Lake, California

Manager of I.P. – Large Corporation – Fort Collins, Colo.

November 7, 2017- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical

Advanced Energy is seeking a Manager of Intellectual Property.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Intellectual Property will be responsible for the technical review, research, direction and management of Advanced Energy’s intellectual property portfolio (patent, copyright, trademark and confidential trade secrets), and will provide guidance to engineering teams as they develop new products. The Manager of Intellectual Property will play a leading role in advancing Advanced Energy’s intellectual property program and will be a subject matter expert in understanding the company’s products and the intellectual property contained therein.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proactively drive, lead, influence and manage Advanced Energy’s intellectual property program across the various product lines leading to increased invention disclosures and technical leadership.
Coordinate and communicate with product line general managers the areas of potential intellectual property and be a driving force in communicating and advocating the use of such intellectual property across product lines.
Proactively reviewing and accessing on a quarterly basis the patent landscape in the company’s product and application fields to assess competitive threats and trends in the various markets we serve.
Strategize and implement action plans to address potential intellectual property incursions and areas of opportunity.
Advise development teams during the new product development process (PDP).
Manage the invention submissions and patent review committee process.
Manage provisional patent filings to proactively protect inventions during early development, and then secure long term protection.
Manage the company’s trade secret procedures, locations and security to ensure protection of company intellectual property.
Interact with the company’s legal department and outside patent counsel.
Support intellectual property diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Manages the budget of the outside patent counsel.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

BS in Electrical Engineering with experience in power conversion and materials science as applied to the semiconductor and industrial markets.
Product engineering experience with a clear understanding of analog devices and RF and DC fundamentals.
Strong understanding of the U.S. Patent process, a proven ability to read and understand patent claims, creating claim comparison charts, and directing outside patent counsel.
Being a registered patent agent would be preferred.
Strong strategic thinking and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong process and project management skills.
Ability to independently manage a diverse workload and works well with others, especially engineers across world-wide regions.

Contact
Please send resumes to careers@aei.com to apply.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 20, 2017- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking a patent associate. The candidate should preferably possess patent preparation and prosecution experience in the software, electrical, or mechanical areas. 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.

Biotech Associate / Counsel – Small Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 11, 2017- US - Northeast, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur PLLC, a certified woman-owned biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, has a unique opportunity for a biotech patent prosecution and counseling attorney with at least 5 years of relevant experience. McNeill Baur has been recognized as the 2017 IP Firm to Watch by LMG Life Sciences, recommended by LMG Life Sciences in the patent prosecution and patent strategy and management categories, and named 2016 and 2017 IP Star by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP).

Foreign Patent Specialist Paralegal – Small Law Firm – Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), Calif.

October 9, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gazdzinski & Associates, PC, a San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) intellectual property law firm, is seeking Foreign Patent Specialist Paralegal to join our growing team. Candidate must be experienced in foreign patent prosecution, including preparing and filing PCT and foreign patent applications, and related formality requirements. Two or more years of foreign filing experience preferred. Candidate must have knowledge of foreign patent rules/regulations and have experience working with foreign patent offices and attorneys. Qualified candidates will possess the ability to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment and possess good oral and written communication skills. U.S. patent prosecution experience a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. Salary commensurate with experience/knowledge.

Trademark / I.P. Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 2, 2017- 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, Work - Patent Litigation

loza Loza & Loza LLP, a fast growing, and dynamic intellectual property practice is seeking a trademark/IP litigation attorney with a proven record of client development who is interested in a lateral move.

Biotech Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 2, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

loza Loza & Loza LLP, a fast-growing and dynamic intellectual property practice, is seeking a biotech/pharmaceutical patent attorney with a proven record of client development who is interested in a lateral move.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

September 28, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

abel Abel Law Group, LLP is seeking a chemical/materials patent agent with 1+ years of experience. Successful candidate must be mature, have exceptional client handling skills, and be a pragmatic, results-oriented practitioner.

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

September 28, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, 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. Please access the link below to submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, undergraduate/graduate transcript, and writing sample.

I.P. Associate – Law Firm – San Mateo, Calif.

September 26, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Shay Glenn LLP seeks an intellectual property associate with 2-5 years of experience. Registration to practice before the USPTO required. You must be a member 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.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

September 26, 2017- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

dorsey Dorsey is seeking a Patent Agent to be based in Denver, Salt Lake City or Seattle. This Patent Agent will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

September 21, 2017- US - West, Emp - Law Firm

dorsey Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent associate with two years of experience for our Salt Lake City office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Patent / Senior Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Richmond, Calif.

September 20, 2017- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other

chevron Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Counsel / Senior Patent Counsel, located in Richmond, California through September 29, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

In this position, the Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel provides intellectual property (IP) legal services to clients primarily in the chemical and chemical engineering arts, with particular focus on hydroprocessing technology that is employed in Downstream refining.

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

Advising clients on freedom to operate in view of 3rd-party patents.
Drafting and negotiating agreements, including complex licenses, joint development agreements, technology agreements, common interest agreements, and nondisclosure/nonanalysis agreements.
Providing IP subject matter expertise to commercial attorneys.
Assessing claims involving intellectual property rights by and against 3rd parties.
Advising clients in the development and implementation of intellectual property protection strategies to support the needs of individual business units.
Supporting the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree and undergraduate, or graduate, degree in applicable engineering or science, preferably in chemical engineering or chemistry.
Admission to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admission to at least one State or District of Columbia Bar.
Experience in evaluating third party patents, performing freedom-to-operate studies, and drafting freedom-to-operate opinions.
Ability to implement and monitor intellectual property strategies to support business needs and make changes to such strategies as needed.
Ability to assess third party claims and advocate the company's positions under intellectual property rights of the company and third parties.
Ability to draft and negotiate technology agreements, license agreements, joint development agreements, common interest agreements, and nondisclosure/nonanalysis agreements having various levels of complexity.
Experience in drafting patent applications and familiarity with U.S. and non-U.S. patent practice, especially in the area of hydroprocessing technologies

Contact
To apply, please visit this website: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=271801&company=chevron&username=.

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

Patent Search Associate (Mech. / Med. Devices) – Small Corporation – Pasadena, Calif. or Telecommute

September 6, 2017- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Mechanical

sherman Sherman Patent Search Group (SPSG), a premier 100% US-based patent search firm boutique, is currently seeking a patent search associate with a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering. B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred. Prior IP experience as an Examiner, or patent searcher is required – including experience in FTO, invalidity, and patentability searching. Ability and experience to take on a broad array of technologies is required.

Biotech Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

September 1, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

loza Loza & Loza LLP, a fast growing, and dynamic intellectual property practice is seeking a biotech patent attorney with a proven record of client development who is interested in a lateral move.