Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif. (or Telecommute)

September 29, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP, a nationally recognized and San Francisco based IP law firm, is seeking motivated patent attorneys/agents to work as independent contractors, with the possibility of full time employment in the future if interested. Attorneys/agents may work from home anywhere in the U.S., or work within our San Francisco office. Candidates must have at least 2 years patent prosecution experience, strong academic credentials and a degree in EE, CS and/or Physics. The position is for patent prosecution, drafting patent applications and responding to Office Actions for the firm’s Fortune 500 and other clients.

Patent Associate / Agent – Law Firm – San Jose, Calif. (Updated)

September 28, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Precision IP, a premier IP law firm in Silicon Valley is growing fast w/clients ranging from the largest Fortune 100 Silicon Valley companies to innovative start-ups. We are looking for patent associates and patent agents with CS/EE/CE backgrounds to draft and prosecute patents.

Patent Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

September 25, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP is currently hiring a Patent Litigation Attorney for its office in Seattle. The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in intellectual property litigation with a focus on patent litigation, wants to continue to develop his or her litigation skills, and is enthusiastic about joining and helping to grow a dynamic, first class intellectual property litigation practice.

Responsibilities

Investigating and vetting potential new cases for technical and legal issues
Developing and implementing litigation strategy
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Taking and defending depositions
Legal research and drafting briefs, papers and pleadings
Identifying, selecting and preparing expert witnesses
Participating in hearings, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trials
Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

D. with 4-7 or more years of litigation property experience with a focus of patent litigation.
Educational background in hardware, applied physics, electronic/electrical engineering, semiconductors and integrated circuits, data or communications networks, software engineering, or computer science a significant plus but not essential.
Exceptional analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong writing, drafting and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills.
Results oriented, self-starter, with a high level of initiative.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapts to changing priorities, and maintains composure in high pressure situations.
Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Superior academic and employment credentials.

Contact
To apply, please email us at: resumes@hbsslaw.com. Please include "Patent Litigation Attorney - Seattle" in the subject line.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

HBSS is a premier class action and large-scale complex litigation firm, focusing on representing plaintiffs in securities, antitrust, product liability, consumer fraud, employment, environmental, and intellectual property cases. Founded in 1993, HBSS has 10 offices nationwide, and has become one of the nation’s leading firms in these fields. HBSS is consistently listed among the top ten plaintiffs’ firms in National Law Journal’s annual survey.

Patent Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Pasadena, Calif.

September 25, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, LLP is currently hiring a Patent Litigation Attorney for its office in Pasadena. The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in intellectual property litigation with a focus on patent litigation, wants to continue to develop his or her litigation skills, and is enthusiastic about joining and helping to grow a dynamic, first class intellectual property litigation practice.

Responsibilities

Investigating and vetting potential new cases for technical and legal issues
Developing and implementing litigation strategy
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Taking and defending depositions
Legal research and drafting briefs, papers and pleadings
Identifying, selecting and preparing expert witnesses
Participating in hearings, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trials
Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

J.D. with 4-7 or more years of litigation property experience with a focus of patent litigation.
Educational background in hardware, applied physics, electronic/electrical engineering, semiconductors and integrated circuits, data or communications networks, software engineering, or computer science a significant plus but not essential.
Exceptional analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong writing, drafting and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills.
Results oriented, self-starter, with a high level of initiative.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapts to changing priorities, and maintains composure in high pressure situations.
Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Superior academic and employment credentials.

Contact
To apply, please email us at: resumes@hbsslaw.com. Please include "Patent Litigation Attorney - Pasadena" in the subject line.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Patent Attorney/Agent/Engineer – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

September 23, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gazdzinski & Associates, a growing full-service intellectual property law firm, is seeking a technical specialist to join an expanding patent prosecution team. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits; and we welcome resumes from attorneys, patent agents, and/or engineers having 3-5yrs of experience. The ideal candidates are highly driven, team players, and motivated to provide a top-quality work product.

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Sunnyvale, Calif.

September 20, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Downey Brand's Intellectual Property practice seeks to expand with the addition of a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to be based in its Silicon Valley office. Primary responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting intellectual property (IP) patent applications for cutting edge technology companies. Other responsibilities may include IP training, third-party IP investigations, and due diligence. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of law firm experience as a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

September 12, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical

Kilpatrick Townsend is seeking existing patent agents with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience and a registration number in the Patent Office for our San Francisco office. In addition, candidates should have experience in the electromechanical, mechanical, biomedical, integrated optics and signal processing fields and related software. Applicants should have a strong academic record including a degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, biomedical engineering or equivalents. An advanced engineering degree and/or industry experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, especially those needed to counsel German and/or Japanese clients.

Director Licensing – Large Corporation – Pleasanton, Calif.

August 27, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Roche is seeking a Director Licensing to work in its in Pleasanton, California offices.

Responsibilities

Lead Licensing team, including recruitment, mentoring and management of team members
Direct all company in- and out-licensing activities
Define strategy and manage out-licensing of company patents, including creating policies and template programs as needed
Manage execution of in-licensing opportunities
Lead negotiations with external partners and recommend deal terms to senior management
Administer executed licenses, including informing internal stakeholders of ongoing obligations
Manage relationships with key licensing partners

Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Qualifications

PhD in Life Sciences, or BS in Life Sciences with MBA or JD
7-10 years experience in Business Development, Patent Management or Transactional Law in Diagnostics, Biotech, Pharma or Life Sciences industry
Track record of success as evidenced by deal sheet. Solid understanding of In Vitro Diagnostics market

Contact
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please go to: http://careers.roche.com and enter Job ID #2509487223 in the “Keyword” box underneath the Global Job Search field or directly at http://www.roche.com/careers/jobs/jobsearch/job.htm?id=E-2509487223&locale=en&title=Sr.%20Licensing%20Manager . Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Who we are At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.

Innovation Counsel – Large Corporation – Alameda, Calif.

August 13, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

VF Corporation is looking for a talented and experienced patent attorney to serve as its Innovation Counsel, sitting in Alameda, CA, but reporting directly to the General Counsel of VF. In this highly visible position, you will support VF’s three Global Innovation Centers (GICs) focused on performance apparel, footwear and jeanswear. The GICs are a dynamic, entrepreneurial and rapidly growing part of VF that are charged with supporting breakthrough, game changing innovations that will lead the apparel, footwear and jeanswear spaces.

We are looking for someone who has a true passion for innovative technology to advance performance apparel, footwear and jeanswear products. You will provide strategic patent and legal advice to the GICs to introduce and protect new and innovative technologies. You will have significant influence on the development and execution of our patent strategy and patent processes. Responsibilities include client counseling, invention development, inventor education, clearance, patentability and landscape analysis and management of the drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining of our growing US and foreign patent portfolio. Other responsibilities will include collaborating with business leaders to support innovation transactions and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will become embedded with the builders of our newest technologies to encourage the creation and protection of intellectual property to ensure long-term competitive advantage.

Description/Core Responsibilities

Proactively engage with business partners to identify and examine potential intellectual property opportunities and encourage the creation and protection of intellectual property to ensure long-term competitive advantage
Formulate, implement and drive a patent strategy for the GICs latest innovations
Develop, coordinate and review patent research and analysis projects, including prior art searches, competitive intelligence, white space analyses, landscapes, patentability analyses, portfolio analyses, infringement/non-infringement analyses, validity/invalidity analyses and freedom to operate analyses
Manage the drafting, filing, prosecuting and maintaining of US and foreign patent portfolio
Set and implement patent policies
Develop and implement internal systems, processes and innovation technology platform for tracking innovation and intellectual property throughout the organization
Drive engagement and use of systems, processes and innovation platform across businesses and departments within the organization
Prepare and negotiate agreements including those related to strategic partnerships, joint development programs, University relations, and employment issues
Advise on the acquisition, development and commercialization of third party technologies
Spearhead internal education initiatives and trainings related to IP and processes
Establish and manage legal budget in support of GICs

Qualifications
Education/Experience

5+years of legal experience (with some experience at a law firm) as patent attorney; in-house experience in a large corporate environment preferred
Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
A Bachelor’s degree with a technical background
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills

Understanding of a wide variety of technology areas including materials science, fabric construction, apparel and footwear manufacturing processes and equipment, apparel and footwear design and construction and electronics.
Ability to identify effective methods of protecting intellectual property related to the apparel, footwear and jeanswear industries
Experience in innovation, R&D or a science/engineering/technical field
Strong communication skills with innovators, technologists and senior business leaders
Proven track history of supporting innovation
Experience with developing and implementing IP strategies and conducting freedom to-operate analyses, IP portfolio analyses, competitive analyses, and/or landscape mapping
Have personally prepared and prosecuted patent applications and managed US patent and foreign patent prosecution
Experience with IP transactions
Experience setting and managing a legal budget
Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor
Proactive, positive, curious and self-motivated
Customer-focused with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work independently while being able to drive collaboration among cross-functional teams
Self-starter, autonomous, and rigorous team player
Superior organization and project management skills
Able to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Business deal-making and negotiation acumen

Contact
Apply online using this link: https://vfc.taleo.net/careersection/tnf-corporate/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=R-20150803-0054.

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

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Palo Alto, Calif.

August 8, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

DuPont's Industrial Biosciences (IB), Genencor Technology Center, located in Palo Alto, California has an opening for an experienced U.S. Patent Agent. This is a highly visible, key role within Industrial Biosciences Intellectual Property group which provides an exciting opportunity to work within a team yet self-management independence. An individual well-suited to this position must exhibit vision, integrity, commitment, leadership, self-motivation, maturity and judgment.

The IB Patent Agent has diverse responsibilities including U.S. patent drafting, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, patent administrative proceedings, IP portfolio strategy, invention development, inventor education, patentability and landscape analysis.

Qualifications
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

Requirements

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) and strong background in microbiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology;
Capability of connecting scientific details of research projects with patentability considerations;
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in drafting and/or prosecuting Biotech (USPTO TC1600) patent applications as a Registered U.S. Patent Agent;
Experience working with foreign associates to assist and coordinate filing and prosecution of international patent matters;
Drafted and filed at least 20 priority patent applications on distinct inventions within the subject matters of USPTO TC1600, during the past 3 years;
Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction;
Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize projects and meet aggressive deadlines;
Superior communication and networking skills;
Outstanding writing skills as demonstrated by original writing samples of patent applications, prosecution submissions, memorandums, and other communications.

The following skill sets are preferred by the Legal function

Ph.D. degree with focus on biochemistry, protein sciences, genetics, microbiology, or other like disciplines;
Post-graduate R&D laboratory experience for 2 or more years;
Some law firm experience is a plus;
Experiences with independently prosecuting large patent dockets;
Experiences with developing and implementation of IP Strategies, conducting freedom to-operate analyses, IP portfolio analyses, and/or landscape mapping.
Experience in working with business and technical teams to develop IP strategies for technical programs.

Contact
Apply online at: http://careers.dupont.com/jobsearch/job-details/patent-agent/0593150721/ EOE

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Palo Alto, California

Summer Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

August 8, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Workman Nydegger, a premier intellectual property law firm, is seeking exceptional prosecution and litigation summer associates (1L and 2L) for 2016. Prosecution candidates must have a technical degree and will, preferably, have already passed the patent bar or at least registered to take the patent bar.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.

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

Intel is seeking a Patent Attorney with wireless expertise to:

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Flexible Location

July 16, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dilworth IP is seeking a highly competent Patent Attorney with at least 8 years of experience, possessing extensive experience writing and prosecuting software and electrical patents while exhibiting a high degree of professionalism and productivity. Compensation package is competitive and rewards productivity.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

July 14, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking 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 Prosecution Attorney, Patent Agent, or Patent Engineer – Law Firm – Cupertino, Calif.

July 14, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP, an intellectual property law office in Cupertino, CA, is seeking patent attorneys, agents, and 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 network technology, software, data storage, Internet applications, computer and network security, wireless and other communications, and digital signal processing.

Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

July 10, 2015- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Workman Nydegger is seeking an exceptional intellectual property litigation attorney with 1-3 years of experience for our dynamic, growing intellectual property litigation practice. Applicants should have a strong academic record and meaningful litigation experience.

Engineering Director – Small Corporation – Silicon Valley, Calif.

July 10, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

Intellectual Ventures is looking for a seasoned Engineer Director with deep knowledge of Hardware or Software to develop expert case material, participate in asset evaluation, and define technical strategies for portfolio development and monetization. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, qualified candidates will be flexible, able to bring people from diverse domains together, a team player, be detail orientated and exemplify an investigative spirit. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is a must, as is navigating ambiguity with confidence.

Role responsibilities include
•Develop quality claim charts based on exhaustive asset mining and asset analysis activities
•Complete rapid response reviews of assets to support decision making
•Define Product Specifications for program area and lead Product Development activities
•Assure case material quality and participate in quality control processes
•Support sales engagements through presenting to Clients on the technical merits of assets and industry technology trends and roadmaps
•Lead product development efforts, including understanding market requirements from our Revenue Product Managers
•Work to fully understand the breadth of the IV portfolio, allowing for efficient and accurate mining and analysis of IV’s assets
•Analyze and make recommendations on assets available for purchase to support current and planned licensing programs and engagements focused on maximum return on investment
•Able to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities at any one time
•Sense of urgency in the delivery of quality work with the ability to pivot as priorities shift

Key Qualifications and Required Skills
•Experience creating claim charts is required; previous experience in patent monetization a plus
•10+ years of broad technology with depth/specialty in Hardware/Electrical Engineering or Software/Computer Science, yet able to quickly understand and ramp in additional technical areas and willingness to move between hardware and software as needed
•Experience as an Engineering Director or Principle Engineer/Architect within a medium to large technology company
•Significant experience in detailed patent analysis, patent licensing and defense from a technical vantage point
•A technical undergraduate degree or the equivalent is typically required
• Ability to manage own projects, and coordinate outside consultants on project teams that are formed and re-formed to support specific client and program needs as needed
•Training or certification as a patent agent or patent attorney is a plus
•High degree of integrity, ethics and trustworthiness. Strong sense of accountability and fiduciary duty to IV investors, executives and employees
•Relevant work experience in the computing, communications, internet, and/or consumer electronics industries, running the gamut from consumer to enterprise to service provider markets a plus

Total compensation for this position is market-driven and includes direct salary and comprehensive employee benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://bit.ly/SVOEngineeringDirector.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Silicon Valley, California

Intellectual Ventures is a privately-held invention investment company based in Bellevue, Washington with the Engineering team located in both Bellevue and Silicon Valley (Mountain View), CA. Driven by the belief that invention sparks progress, we’re committed to creating and sustaining a market for invention through innovation, partnership, licensing and sales programs.

Patent Engineer / Analyst – Law Firm – Remote

June 27, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

IP Edge LLC is seeking a Patent Engineer / Analyst. Tired of your daily commute? Getting burned out with a billable hour requirement? Want to break into the field of patent monetization? IP Edge has an opportunity for a creative, entrepreneurial spirited IP professional interested in working on patent licensing and monetization.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Mateo, Calif.

June 11, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

SolarCity is seeking a patent attorney to join its growing team. The Ideal candidate will be embedded in R&D teams throughout SolarCity as they bring new energy products to market. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Identify and harvest patentable inventions; prepare and prosecute patent applications, manage outside counsel
Counsel clients, conduct IP training, third-party due diligence, IP landscaping
Provide legal guidance to SolarCity’s software engineering, system design, and power systems teams, which are based in San Mateo & San Francisco, CA
Focus on photovoltaic system design and optimization, monitoring and maintenance of energy generation and consumption, solar financing, smart energy storage, and distributed power management

Qualifications

Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
5+ years of legal experience (with at least 3 years at a law firm) as a patent attorney
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, physics and/or computer science
Must have prepared and prosecuted at least 40 original patent applications, including a substantial number in the area of (i) semiconductor device physics or (ii) electrical and software-based technologies
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines
Common sense, great judgment, drive, a passion for solar energy, and a good sense of humor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance required
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal screen. Additional pre-employment driving and drug screens may be required based on job responsibilities

Benefits for Full-Time Positions

Competitive compensation with many positions incentivized
Paid training with the nation’s leader in solar power
Full benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance
Attractive vacation, sick and holiday pay
401(k) savings plan
Employee referral program
Eligibility to receive equity in the company
Career path opportunities for top performers

SolarCity is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Contact
To apply, visit this link: https://careers-solarcity.icims.com/jobs/5795/patent-counsel/job?mode=view.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Mateo, Fremont, or San Francisco, California

Patent Engineer – Small Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

May 18, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical

RPX is seeking an experience individual to contribute to the growth of the Patent Analysis team. In this role, the Patent Engineer, Software and Media will assess and quantify software patent-based risk. This individual will use industry experience to evaluate patents for the purpose of providing patent intelligence to support Company initiatives, including, defensive buying, acquisition syndication (for large portfolios), and advisory services. The Patent Engineer, Software and Media must possess a broad knowledge of software technology, spanning Internet, Digital Media, SaaS, Consumer, and Enterprise. Previous experience with patents, prosecution, or litigation viewed favorably. This individual reports directly to the Director, Patent Analysis.

Role
Supports RPX’s business model by identifying meaningful patents for our clients and succinctly communicating those findings to help the Company make informed decisions by:

Reviewing patent claims and other materials to determine basis for possible infringement disputes
Exploring relevant market(s) to assess technology use
Researching prior related disclosures/commercial efforts to assess novelty of invention
Identifying and locating written evidence for specific innovations that occurred prior to the filing of a patent
Coordinating with external subject matter and enforcement experts
Communicating patent analysis findings to relevant internal and external clients

Education/Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in technical or engineering role in the software industry, with some experience writing code

Required Competencies

Ability to learn legal concepts related to patent prosecution and valuation
Ability to identify the software domains to which a patent claim relates
Knowledgeable of companies in software domains and the products produced by these companies
Ability to use critical thinking skills to catalog, match, and relate similar patents, portfolios, and technologies
Ability to distill critical components of a technology and articulate the technology to a non-technical audience
Ability to develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
Results-oriented and service-minded with ability to develop and foster relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
Willingness to adapt to the many changing requirements/needs of a fast-growing, young company
Collaborative work ethic and ability to work in a team-oriented culture
Ability to work with virtual, global teams
Excellent interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills
Motivated, self-directed, and proactive with a willingness to take on additional projects
Proven track record of excellence, ownership, and accountability
Confident personality supported by disciplined, logical thinking and fact-based, documented conclusions and opinions
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and execute against deliverables under deadlines and competing priorities
Highly focused, organized, and detail-oriented
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Represents RPX in a manner consistent with its culture and values

Technical Skills
Strong familiarity with the following technology domains:

Software and Software Development
Web-based technologies
Internet and Networking protocols

Additional familiarity will be viewed favorably:

Digital Media
Enterprise software
SaaS

Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Competencies

Previous experience with patents, prosecution or litigation experience, viewed favorably
Law Degree background viewed favorably
Advanced engineering degree(s), viewed favorably

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
To apply, visit this link: http://www.rpxcorp.com/about-rpx/rpx-careers/.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, California

RPX Corporation is the leading provider of patent risk management solutions. Since its founding in 2008, RPX has introduced efficiency to the patent market by providing a rational alternative to litigation. The firm acquires potentially problematic patents in the open market and out of litigation that would otherwise be used offensively against its clients. The San Francisco-based company’s pioneering approach combines principal capital, deep patent expertise, and client contributions to generate enhanced patent buying power. RPX also executes large-scale structured transactions on behalf of its clients, provides innovative NPE litigation insurance, and delivers in-depth market intelligence and strategic advisory services to its growing client network. To learn more about RPX, visit our website.