Internal IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Palo Alto, Calif.

April 16, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Luminar Technologies is seeking an Internal IP Counsel. Patent Attorney will play an integral role in guiding the growth of the Company’s patent and other Intellectual Property (IP) portfolios. The Patent Attorney will partner with Luminar’s business divisions and work with technologists to identify and document inventions, lead committee reviews of internal invention disclosures, perform patentability evaluations, define patent preparation and prosecution strategies, and manage outside counsel.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

April 7, 2016- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Workman Nydegger is seeking an exceptional patent prosecution attorney with 1-4 years of experience for our dynamic, growing patent prosecution practice. Applicants should have a strong academic record, and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or other related technical field. Industry experience and/or IP firm experience is a plus.

Scientific Advisor / Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco or Palo Alto, Calif.

March 30, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Agent

Baker Botts L.L.P. is currently seeking a Scientific Advisor / Patent Agent. As part of the firm’s Intellectual Property team, this position is responsible for performing highly complex and sensitive client work requiring a high level of professional capability and skill. The primary responsibilities of this position include preparing draft patent applications and draft response to communications from the USPTO. This role assists attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. The person in this position should have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering, be a self-starter and have a can-do attitude, possess excellent administrative skills, must have excellent academic credentials, experience writing patent applications. The person in this position must be qualified to sit for the patent bar, and preferably already be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare draft patent applications in particular incorporating scientific aspects of inventions.
• Prepare draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters.
• Discuss the scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors and thereafter provide attorneys with a report on those discussions.
• Communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and Patent & Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process.
• Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Advise attorneys on general and specific technologies and investigate those technologies as needed.
• Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize documents.
• Review and analyze client and other files.
• Conduct regulatory and factual research.
• Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel.
• Coordinate workflow with outside service providers.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions.
• Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Provide direction and guidance to legal support staff on specific issues, as appropriate.
• Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs.
• Undertake continuing education, and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work well with internal and external clients.
• Strong aptitude of working with the USPTO.
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Customer service focused and
• Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills.

Knowledge and Skills
• Advanced working knowledge of database research principles, methods, techniques, and resources.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports.
• Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty.
• Strong investigative and problem resolution skills.
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex factual, technical information.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of current and emerging developments and trends within area of expertise.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to learn and capably use various software packages.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of and use of time management and project management strategies.
• Ability to facilitate individual and group meetings.
• Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities
• Ability to travel to private and public buildings via private or public conveyance to assist in attending to client needs on legal matters.
• Within the resident office, there is daily contact with partners, associates, paralegals, and office personnel at all levels. There is a moderate amount of contact with these same groups in other offices.
• Outside the Firm, there is a moderate amount of contact with clients, vendor representatives and agency personnel.

Physical Demands
• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extensive periods of time;
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry files and other items up to 10 pounds;
• Must be able to function in a standard office environment.
• Ability to retrieve and distribute print volumes, push and pull packages, and books weighing up to 20 pounds and ability to retrieve and replace objects from shelves of up to 8 feet high

Working Condition and Environment
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• This position is preferably a full-time position requiring a 5-day work week and standard hours as outlined in the firm policy manual.
• Additional hours will be required when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks in workload. Flexibility in working overtime evenings and weekends as required by assigned or overflow work.
• May require local and out of town travel.
• If resident office is San Francisco, may require regular travel to the Palo Alto office.

Contact
To apply, visit this link: http://lawcruit.micronapps.com/v3/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=75&id=5 .

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco or Palo Alto, California

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

March 30, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has an opening for a Patent Counsel. Preferred locations for this position are Herndon, VA; Portland, OR; Berkeley Heights, NJ; Chicago, IL; Plano, TX; Houston, TX.

The Patent Development Group in HPE’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) manages one of the largest patent portfolios in the world. Our portfolio covers a wide range of technologies including servers, storage, networking, enterprise software, enterprise services, and technologies originating in HPE Labs. The successful candidate for the Patent Counsel position will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that furthers the goals of HPE's dynamic business. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success.

This unique opportunity will offer significant promotional and rotational opportunities throughout the OGC and the chance to build a career with HPE as an IP attorney. Successful candidates begin their careers in the Patent Development group and personally design their career path based on their goals and interests. Future roles can include patent portfolio management in Patent Development, rotations to IP Transactions & Counseling or IP Sales & Licensing, and Director or VP level leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Patent Counsel role are expected to include the following:Managing patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by working directly with HPE's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HPE's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HPE's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HPE and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HPE's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Collaborating with engineers in invention mining sessions, patent scrubs, and patent education sessions
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional or rotational opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

The successful candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications and abilities:

A B.S. degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A J.D. degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Admission to practice before the USPTO
1 to 7 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
Strong academic credentials
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high-tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Contact
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample, such as a published patent application and/or published Office Action response. Submit applications: https://hpe.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=1533234&lang=en#.VvwGKFvqSZ0.mailto.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Herndon, VA; Portland, OR; Berkeley Heights, NJ; Chicago, IL; Plano, TX; Houston, TX

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 a company that made audio frequency oscillators, HPE has continuously reinvented itself. Today, HPE is one of the world's leading technology companies and provides hardware, software, and services for the next generation of information technology.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – San Jose, Calif.

March 19, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Synaptics is seeking a Patent Attorney who will play an integral role in guiding the growth of Synaptics’ patent and other Intellectual Property (IP) portfolios. The Patent Attorney will partner with Synaptics’ business divisions and work with technologists to identify and document inventions, lead committee reviews of internal invention disclosures, perform patentability evaluations, define patent preparation and prosecution strategies, and manage outside counsel.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

March 15, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morrison & Foerster LLP has an urgent need for a Patent Prosecution Agent in the Los Angeles Office.

Patent Attorney – Dept. of Navy – Point Mugu or China Lake, Calif. (Updated)

February 29, 2016- US - West, Emp - Government, Work - Patent Prosecution

There is a vacancy for a patent attorney to serve as an Assistant or Associate Counsel within the Office of Counsel, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). The NAWCWD Office of Counsel has offices at both Point Mugu, California and China Lake, California. The preference is to assign the successful applicant to Point Mugu, California, but assignment to China Lake, California may be considered. NAWCWD is a field activity of the Naval Air Systems Command.

The candidate selected for this position will provide a range of intellectual property and technology legal services including preparing, drafting, and prosecuting patent and trademark applications; counseling on intellectual property matters; counseling on contract and technology transfer matters; reviewing and negotiating patent licenses; resolving patent and copyright administrative claims; counseling on contract surveillance regarding invention disclosure; and counseling on rights in technical data and computer software. The selected candidate will be expected to travel, including between activities.This position will be filled under an alternative pay system at the DA-03/04/05/06 level, which is equivalent to the GS-11/12/13/14 grade levels. Requirements for the position include an undergraduate degree in Electrical 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 RF communication systems technology and signal processing.Experience in patent preparation and prosecution of RF communication systems technology, signal processing, and software is highly desirable.

To be eligible for selection at the DA-03 level, GS-11 equivalent, recent law school graduates must have one year of legal experience, and 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 level, GS-12 equivalent, the applicant must have at least two years of successful legal practice in intellectual property. To be eligible for selection at the DA-0-05 level, GS-13 equivalent, the applicant must have in excess of two years of successful legal practice in intellectual property. To be eligible for selection at the DA-06-level, GS-14 equivalent, the applicant must have at least three and one half years of successful legal practice as an intellectual property attorney. As the desired grade level rises, concentrated experience in the noted areas of practice and familiarity with Navy processes and procedures become increasingly important. Pay will be set commensurate with the successful applicant's qualifications, funding availability, and the applicable pay setting guidelines.

Applicants will be evaluated on: 1) their patent prosecution knowledge, skills and abilities; (2) their experience or potential for growth in the relevant practice areas; 3) their research, analytical, and writing skills; and 4) their ability to work well with clients and other staff in both team and individual situations. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen; have graduated from a law school 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; be admitted to practice before a state or federal court and the United States Patent and Trademark Office; and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Contact
Interested attorneys may contact Ms. Charlene Haley at 760-939-8423.

Applicants should submit an SF-171, OF-612, or resume; two legal writing samples; two most recent performance appraisals (if available); and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisors) who are familiar with the candidate's legal skills and who may be contacted. Application materials should also include a telephone number and contact name for all previous employers. If a candidate does not wish for OGC to contact their current employer, they should so indicate. Attorneys who have graduated from law school after 2008 must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank. The application should also state the lowest pay level that the applicant will consider.

Application file size must be under 7MB and shall be submitted electronically to the following address: NAWCWD.OGC.PA-53@myteam.navair.navy.mil with a copy to Charlene.Haley@navy.mil.

This announcement will close on March 24, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST (updated), and applications must be received by that time 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement Legal and Regulatory Guidance: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Legal_and_Regulatory_Guidance Relocation expenses may be available.

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

NAWCWD is the Navy's premier research, development, test, and evaluation activity for air-based weapons systems, including guided missiles and advanced weapons systems. NAWCWD performs research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E), logistics, integration of weapons and avionics on tactical aircraft, and in-service support for guided missiles, free-fall weapons, targets, support equipment, crew systems, electronic warfare, RF communication system technology (which include antennas), and signal processing of images. NAWCWD operates a 1.1 million acre land range (larger than the state of Rhode Island), and a 36,000 square mile sea range off the Southern California coast. For more information about NAWCWD, please visit our website.

Patent Agent or Attorney – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

February 19, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Burton IP Law Group, a boutique intellectual property firm, seeks a stellar patent agent/attorney on a part-time basis. The agent/attorney should be experienced in one or more technical areas of patent preparation and prosecution, including but not limited to the following: electronic circuits, communications, microelectromechanical systems, optical processors, data management, signal processing, robotics or software architecture.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

February 19, 2016- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fennemore Craig, a highly visible, western regional firm, is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join its growing Intellectual Property practice in either Denver or Phoenix. Candidates must have at least seven years patent prosecution experience working in a law firm environment with an electrical or mechanical engineering background preferred. The ideal candidate will have a modest portable book of business, as well as the opportunity to further develop a diverse intellectual property practice. All candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and professional recommendations. Trademark, transactional, licensing and opinion work experience is a plus. Applicable bar membership preferred. All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

February 2, 2016- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Seattle office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking an associate in patent prosecution to join their Intellectual Property Section. Candidates will need to have 2+ years of patent prosecution experience and be patent bar eligible. A technical background in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations (Updated)

January 31, 2016- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent associate with two to three years of experience for our Denver, Salt Lake City, or Seattle 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 Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

January 31, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is looking for a Patent Agent with an advanced degree in the biological sciences to join our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities
Patent Agents work under the supervision and guidance of associates and partners in our Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work.

Specific duties include the following:

Assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of biology fields, including cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, and molecular biology, and possibly materials science and multiple chemistry areas, including organic, synthetic, and physical chemistry
Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct comprehensive search for scientific articles, patents and patent application documents relevant to the subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions. Identify essential elements, features or components of an invention.
Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background of the field of an invention, a description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention
Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejection, assessing the difference between the invention and the citations, and presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent
Collaborate with colleagues on various projects. Adapt effectively in different team environment. Present ideas, reasoning and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues. Provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas
Work with clients in prosecuting patent applications. Formulate and ask clients questions essential to clarifying the distinct features or properties of the invention.
Investigate and respond promptly to clients’ inquiries about the prosecution of patent applications
Work on IP landscapes to identify third party patents and patent applications in a field of interest
Assist clients in identifying white space to help shape their research and development plan

Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Biology or Biochemistry
Demonstrated knowledge in the following scientific fields: biology, cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, molecular biology
Demonstrated scientific writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary which also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs.
Demonstrated skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.mintz.com/careers/current-openings/detail/jobopening/339.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Senior I.P. Counsel – Other – San Carlos, Calif.

January 20, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Tech - Biotech

Natera is seeking Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to protect its significant and ongoing investment in research and development, to support its growth via technology and commercial transactions, and to mitigate intellectual property risks associated with a competitive commercial environment.

Responsibilities

Drive operating mechanisms to provide strategic IP counseling at all levels of the business
Build and manage a patent estate precisely tuned to business objectives
Sense and protect innovation
Draft and prosecute patents worldwide
Perform due diligence to support commercial transactions
Draft and negotiate IP aspects of technology and commercial transactions
Ensure freedom to operate for new products
Sense and mitigate emerging IP risks
Defend and enforce IP claims
Manage internal and external legal resources

Qualifications

Advanced molecular biology, genetics or biochemistry degree (PhD preferred)
Juris Doctor degree
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and relevant state bar
7+ years of intellectual property legal experience
Significant in-house experience delivering winning strategies for (i) worldwide patent procurement, (ii) contested administrative, judicial and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, (iii) IP licensing and M&A, and (iv) product clearance and risk management
Experience drafting and prosecuting patents in the US and abroad
Experience drafting and negotiating IP and commercial technology agreements
Experience managing patent litigation
Experience in a publicly traded company preferred

What we offer
Competitive Benefits. Healthy catered lunches, Premium snacks and beverages, Onsite gym with cardio and weight-training equipment, Dog-friendly office, Game room with satellite TV, Onsite dry cleaning and alteration service with pick-up and delivery, Employee-organized sport leagues, Happy hours and BBQs.

Contact
To apply, please email Sunshinne Thompson at: sthompson@natera.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: San Carlos, California

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions who care deeply for our work and each other. Natera is on a mission to revolutionize the science. It’s true, we expect a lot out of our employees, which is why we hire intelligent, passionate, ambitious people and hold them accountable for adding value and keeping up with our rapidly growing company. If you have what it takes to be part of a brilliant, cohesive, and unstoppable team you will be very happy and have a great career here at Natera. Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Partner-Level Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Mountain View, Calif.

January 12, 2016- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Convergent Law Group LLP is actively seeking experienced patent prosecution attorneys with computer science or electrical engineering degrees. Preferred candidates will have at least 10 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for computer software and electronics, and must have a book of business. An advanced degree, relevant industry experience and/or in-house experience are plus factors.

IP Manager – Small Corporation – San Diego, Calif.

January 7, 2016- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Brain Corporation, a Qualcomm-backed startup that applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to robotics, is seeking an in-house IP manager to assist in the formulation and prosecution of IP assets as well to oversee our existing IP portfolio. We welcome resumes from attorneys and patent agents who share our vision of tomorrow’s robots being intelligent machines that clean, secure, maintain, and automate our everyday lives.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Sandy, Utah

December 31, 2015- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

T·N·W Thorpe North & Western, LLP seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate. All science backgrounds considered, with preference given to electrical engineering, physics, computer science, mechanical engineering and related fields. Work includes a mixture of flat fee and hourly fee projects with a current bias toward application drafting and Office Action responses. Full benefits offered and include health insurance, disability, flex account, and 401k. Compensation is a function of hours billed plus originating bonuses.

Patent Agent/Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Menlo Park, Calif.

December 26, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel’s Intellectual Property group is seeking a full time Patent Agent/Technical Advisor with an Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science background for our Silicon Valley office. Candidates should have an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in electrical engineering and/or computer science. Primary responsibilities include technical analysis of patents, drafting claim charts, patent drafting, patent prosecution, opinions and due diligence. Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail as well as excellent written and communication skills.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Richmond, Calif.

December 18, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Patent Agent. Chevron is interested in filling Patent Agent positions in Richmond, CA.

Position Overview
Leads Chevron Business Units in developing an Intellectual Property (IP) 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. Collaborates with department-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
- Catalyst and zeolite materials
- Refining and hydroprocessing
Supports (in some instances may include organizing and leading) regular invention disclosure review meetings with the relevant business.
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 third 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.
Critically reviews and evaluates Chevron invention disclosures. Performs technical analysis of Chevron's inventions and conducts, directs and evaluates patentability searches.
Exercises knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws and procedures.
Independently prepares Chevron patent applications and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications to maximize protection and value for Chevron inventions.
Provides technical reviews and support for freedom-to-operate assessments, IP enforcement matters, and external publications.
Initiates and maintains effective communications with researchers, business leaders and legal colleagues.
Leads, organizes and/or supports patent committee meetings to facilitate portfolio management.
Assists with the collection of patent filing statistics and other department metrics to assess performance of IP Legal support.
Works well with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2011 or earlier.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution activities, preferably in a law firm environment.
Advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline.
Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting applications directed to inventions in the chemical or chemical engineering arts.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://www.chevron.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=41973&CurrentPage=1.

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

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.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Las Vegas, Nev. (Updated)

November 13, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Howard & Howard, a leading Midwest business law firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney with 5-15 years experience to join our Las Vegas office. Howard & Howard operates like a business and promotes a culture based on successful business principles. We focus on maintaining low overhead, providing quality service at competitive hourly rates, and compensating our attorneys based on merit. We foster and reward creativity, collaboration, and accomplishment.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Oakland, Calif.

November 9, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Beeson Skinner Beverly, LLP, an intellectual property law firm located in the Uptown district of Oakland seeking a registered patent attorney having ability to immediately engage in an active U.S. and international patent prosecution practice with emphasis in the mechanical and electro-mechanical arts. Experience in trademark and other IP matters a plus. Position offers opportunity to practice in a collegial small firm environment with a well established client base, and to participate in the growth of the practice. Applicants must have good writing and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.