Sr. Patent Paralegal – Large Corporation – San Mateo, Calif.

March 3, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

SolarCity is seeking a Sr. Patent Paralegal to support 5+ member IP team with patent preparation, prosecution, diligence, and other IP-related projects including meeting planning, project management, docketing, managing various internal processes, client reporting, etc. The location of this position is flexible, but the successful candidate must be available to occasionally travel to meetings in the bay area (e.g., San Mateo, San Rafael, Fremont, and San Francisco).

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

February 28, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wagenknecht IP is seeking a California licensed patent attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join our small but growing intellectual property law firm. Candidates should be passionate about developing a dynamic law practice that advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property law and should have an entrepreneurial spirit.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

February 19, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house)

SolarCity is seeking several talented and motivated patent attorneys to join its growing team. Positions are located in Fremont CA, San Mateo, and San Francisco, although the exact locations are flexible. Ideal candidates will be embedded in various R&D teams throughout SolarCity as they bring new energy products to market. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Primary responsibilities include identifying patentable inventions and preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Other responsibilities include client counseling, IP training, third-party IP investigations, due diligence, and managing outside counsel.

At least one attorney will support SolarCity’s software engineering, system design, and power systems teams, which are based in San Mateo & San Francisco, CA. The role will focus on photovoltaic system design and optimization, monitoring and maintenance of energy generation and consumption, solar financing, smart energy storage, and distributed power.

At least one attorney will also support our Silevo team, based in Fremont CA, a solar technology and manufacturing company that recently joined SolarCity. The role will focus on solar cell design, fabrication, and module manufacturing and support our new 1 GW plant, which is under construction in New York.

Qualifications

5+ years of legal experience (with at least 3 years at a law firm) as a patent attorney.
Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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/5793/patent-agent/job?mode=view.

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

Patent Agent / Attorney – Law Firm – Pasadena, Calif.

February 12, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Steinfl & Bruno LLP, a boutique Intellectual Property firm in Pasadena, is a fast-paced, exciting law practice focused on representing inventors. Seeking candidates for experienced Patent Agent/Attorney position, must have minimum of 2 - 3 years patent preparation and prosecution experience. Admission before the USPTO is REQUIRED.

Patent Attorney/Sr. Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Bothell, Wa.

February 10, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent

Seattle Genetics is seeking is a patent attorney or agent with prosecution experience in molecular biology or immunology, and preferably antibody prosecution.

Wireless Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Santa Clara, Calif.

February 4, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Come join Intel’s Legal General Counsel as a Patent Attorney with wireless expertise.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Mateo, Calif.

February 4, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Shay Glenn LLP seeks a patent agent with at least one year of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Registration to practice before the USPTO is required. The primary responsibilities for this position include preparing and filing patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, and prosecution of foreign patent applications to early stage medical device, medical diagnostic and biotech companies. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in biology (particularly molecular biology), chemistry (particularly organic chemistry) or related disciplines and should be comfortable working in a larger variety of scientific areas spanning medical devices and biotechnology.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Mateo, Calif.

February 3, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Shay Glenn LLP seeks a patent agent with at least one year of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Registration to practice before the USPTO is required. The primary responsibilities for this position include preparing and filing patent applications in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, and prosecution of foreign patent applications to early stage medical device, medical diagnostic and biotech companies. Qualified candidates will also have an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering.

Mid-level Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Redwood City, Calif.

January 29, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Turner Boyd is looking to add a junior or mid-level associate to our growing team.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif. (Updated)

January 27, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ladas & Parry, Los Angeles, is seeking a patent attorney/agent with at least two years of patent prosecution and patent drafting experience. Applicants must have at least a BS in electrical engineering or materials science and preferably have some engineering experience. The job involves drafting and prosecuting US patent applications for very challenging technology.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

January 26, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Levine Bagade Han LLP is seeking a Patent Associate to work in its Palo Alto offices.

Patent Attorney – Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division – Point Mugu or China Lake, Calif. (Closing Date Extended)

January 26, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Government, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, 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. NAWCWD is the Navy's premier research, development, test, and evaluation activity for airbased 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 inservice 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: http://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcwd.

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.

If the successful applicant is not currently a member of the Navy Office of 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/or 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

Compensation for relocation expenses may be considered, but is not guaranteed.

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMPLOYER The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer. All hiring and advancement in the Office of the General Counsel is based on merit without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or marital status. The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should inform the individual identified in the personnel notice. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

VETERANS PREFERENCE IN HIRING Department of the Navy attorney positions are in the excepted service, not the competitive civil service. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy considers veterans’ preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. If you are eligible for veterans’ preference in hiring, you are encouraged to include that information in your application along with the supporting documentation, e.g., DD 214. Not all veterans are eligible for veterans’ preference. To find out if you are, you may visit the Veterans’ Preference Advisor, operated by the Department of Labor at http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/vetspref.htm.

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-35@myteam.navair.navy.mil with a copy to Charlene.Haley@navy.mil.

This personnel notice will close at 11:59 PM, EST on February 13, 2015 (updated) and applications must be received by that time to be considered.

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

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 25, 2015- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other

Armstrong Teasdale LLP, is seeking patent attorneys who will 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 Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 22, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson + Sheridan, LLP seeks an IP attorney with an electrical engineering, physics, or computer science background and at least 1 year of patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution, and drafting claims, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah (Remote)

January 19, 2015- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

A patent attorney with a small firm in Salt Lake City is seeking several patent agents to outsource patent preparation (and prosecution) matters. The patent applications are usually on simple mechanical devices, although there are some software.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

January 19, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation

The San Francisco office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a patent litigation associate attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join our growing IP Litigation group.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

January 19, 2015- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The San Francisco office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a patent prosecution lawyer with a minimum of 4 years’ legal experience in the fields of electronics, software, networking and related fields to join our IP/Patent team, or 1-4 years’ legal experience coupled with commensurate industry experience.

Patent Preparation and Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Orange County, Calif.

January 12, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Orange County office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking a patent preparation and prosecution associate to join their Intellectual Property Section. USPTO registration and California Bar are required and a technical background or experience in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or Physical Chemistry is preferred. Shook Hardy offers a solid history and proven reputation of excellence, with a support team of complex, science-intensive specialists and stellar resources to solidify its strength and leadership in IP. Candidates should have a strong academic background from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

January 12, 2015- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Ruttenberg IP Law, a Professional Corporation is seeking a mid-level patent litigation associate for boutique Century City Intellectual Property law firm. Ideal candidate is a fast learner/team player with top academic credentials, at least 3 years of patent litigation experience and a solid work ethic. Engineering or other technical background preferred.

Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

January 10, 2015- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Stoel Rives LLP seeks patent prosecution and patent litigation associate attorneys to join its dynamic Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) groups in the Portland, Salt Lake City and Seattle offices. The Stoel Rives TIP practice is a multidisciplinary group that includes talented professionals with experience in business, litigation, and technical matters. Undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or similar discipline and USPTO registration is required. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in patent prosecution. Strong academic credentials, client service skills, and writing skills are required.