Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

November 16, 2022- Europe, - US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Shook IP counseling team is seeking one or more patent prosecution attorneys to work with our exciting roster of brand-name clients from any of our US office locations. You will assist our team in procuring patents in the US and abroad, drafting patent opinions, IP diligence, and strategic IP business counseling, while working with our team of talented attorneys who strive to provide team members with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Desired candidates will have 2+ years of experience in all stages of patent preparation/prosecution. All technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply while candidates with a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or physics are preferred. Individual or groups of attorneys seeking new opportunities are encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates who are a member of the USPTO Patent Bar. The candidate must be licensed to practice in the state where the office resides. No portable business needed. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.shb.com/careers/legal-recruiting. Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Intellectual Property Patent Associate – Electrical Engineering, Optics, or Physics – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

October 9, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting for a Patent Associate to join the Intellectual Property group in our Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C., or Wilmington offices.

Patent Agent with Chemistry Background – Law Firm – Washington, D.C., New York, open to other offices as well

October 7, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Venable LLP’s Patent Prosecution and Counseling group seeks an experienced patent agent with a background in organic chemistry to join the group in the Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco office.

Patent Associate/Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Los Angeles, CA

September 27, 2022- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking an associate, attorney (non-partnership track) or patent agent to join its patent group with 2+ year of experience in our Los Angeles, CA office to prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies. This position would offer a collaborative work environment with a highly skilled support team and the most up-to-date technology.

Patent Attorney/Agent – Corporation – San Diego, CA

August 3, 2022- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Genomatica, Inc., a small corporation, is seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent to work in San Diego, CA

Patent Agent or Patent Counsel – Law Firm – Scottsdale, Arizona

July 10, 2022- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Transformative Legal, a small law firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Counsel. Roles and responsibilities for this position include: Analyzing patents and prior art, formulating prosecution strategies, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting with other IP-related projects.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – San Diego, California

July 10, 2022- US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dinsmore, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 29 cities, is seeking patent associates in San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; or Washington, D.C.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Los Angeles, CA

June 16, 2022- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

ArentFox Schiff LLP, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in Los Angeles, CA.

Patent Paralegal – Government – Berkeley, CA

May 17, 2022- US - West, Emp - Government, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Patent Paralegal to work in Berkeley, CA.

What You Will Do:

Prepare legal documents required for patent filings, including:

Patent and fee transmittals for U.S. patent filings;
Patent Cooperation Treaty filings;
Application Data Sheets, Assignments, and Oaths/Declarations for U.S. patent filings;
Powers of attorney, both U.S. patent and Patent Cooperation Treaty filings;
Information disclosure statements;
Petitions for fee extensions;
Requests for Continuing Examination; and
Patent and patent application assignments and assignment recordation forms.

Other Responsibilities:

Prepare and submit legal documents for various government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Health & Human Service (National Institutes of Health), using electronic filing submission processes (iEdison) within specific timelines.
Manage legal requests and correspondence with the DOE, including elections of title, requests for extension of time letters, and discontinuance letters.
Advise Intellectual Property Office (IPO) staff and attorneys, government agencies, licensees, joint patent owners, and internal Berkeley Lab clients on the status and prosecution of patent applications.
Coordinate outside counsel, IPO attorney and staff, and inventor responses to legal notices or requests from various patent offices and government agencies.
Review invention funding sources and determine reporting per DOE, federal agency, and University of California (UC) requirements.
Assist attorneys in preparation of U.S. and foreign patent office responses, such as responses to Office Actions and Restriction Requirements, and responses to other notices or requests from U.S. and foreign patent offices.
Review and docket in intellectual property databases Office Actions, other patent office communications, and related patent documents received from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, foreign associates, and outside counsel.
Provide Contracts Officers with analysis of funding sources and background intellectual property on DOE agreements (Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) and Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) agreements).

Additional Responsibilities:

Manage and report annuity deadlines to IPO staff.
Implement specific administrative requirements for IPO data management.
Assist in gathering data and reports for various internal clients for reporting to various parties.

What is Required:

Minimum two years of related experience and an undergraduate degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with patent docketing databases (e.g., CPI), Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
Extensive knowledge of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office procedures and requirements.
Ability to work cooperatively with internal and external patent professionals, and with LBNL & non-LBNL scientific and administrative staff.
Understanding of industry practices.
Proven analytical skills and ability to use good judgment in solving problems.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Formal training in paralegal work.
Experience with intellectual property databases (e.g., Sophia).
Knowledge of DOE/UC procedures and requirements, and/or understanding of Berkeley Lab policies and procedures.

Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=228162 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Berkeley, CA

Senior Patent Attorney (Prosecution) – Law Firm – Remote; Menlo Park, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA

May 12, 2022- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area patent law firm with over 25 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking lateral patent agents and patent attorneys.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – San Jose, CA and Remote

April 12, 2022- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hickman Becker Bingham Ledesma LLP, a small intellectual property law firm, is seeking a patent attorney to work in their offices in San Jose.

Patent Scientist – Computer Science – Law Firm – Open to offices in CA, NY or WA. Hybrid remote.

April 1, 2022- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. Candidates will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate with the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and work with the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Creating technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Reviewing issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other similar technical field is required.
At least two years of patent prosecution experience.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Open to Knobbe Office Locations: Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle

EOE/Veterans/Disability. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=484

Please include cover letter, resume, transcripts, and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to offices in CA, NY or WA. Hybrid remote.

Patent Scientist – Optics/Physics – Law Firm – Open to any office in CA, NY, WA, D.C. Hybrid remote.

March 31, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
Reviewing issued patents.

Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in Optics, Electrical Engineering with concentration on lasers/photonics, or Physics is required.
Patent prosecution experience is preferred.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Open to Knobbe Office Locations: Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

EOE/Vet/Disability. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=465

Please include cover letter, resume, transcripts, and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office in CA, NY, WA, D.C. Hybrid remote.

Patent Scientist – Electrical Engineering – Law Firm – Open to any office in CA, WA, NY, D.C. Hybrid remote.

March 31, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - NYC, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
Reviewing issued patents.

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering is required. M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred.
One to five years of patent prosecution experience is strongly desired.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Knobbe Office Locations: Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=431

Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to any office in CA, WA, NY, D.C. Hybrid remote.

Senior Patent Counsel – Other – South San Francisco, CA

February 25, 2022- US - West, Tech - Biotech

Denali Therapeutics is seeking a senior patent counsel in south San Francisco, CA

Roles and Responsibilities:

Creatively draft, file, and prosecute patent applications that protect Denali inventions and create lasting business value
Partner with scientists and team leaders to understand the direction of early-stage neuroscience research and participate in experimental planning to generate data to support the IP strategy
Develop and implement thoughtful and creative prosecution strategies for U.S. and foreign patent portfolios to build a strong yet cost-effective global IP position
Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, and analyze third party patent estates to identify risks and opportunities; communicate business-oriented advice regarding the results to Denali Leadership and project teams, including design solutions and risk mitigation strategies
Partner with outside counsel to foster long-term relationships, and manage the relationships by prioritizing and focusing the work done externally, so that Denali achieves cost-effective, high quality legal results
Support global research and development collaborations by assisting the Contracts team in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and implementing agreements, and by assisting the Corporate Development team by supporting the business with new and existing collaboration agreements
Contribute to the growing Legal team by identifying creative ways for the team to improve and develop new capabilities in order to achieve success in our mission

Basic Qualifications:

JD degree and a graduate degree in a life sciences discipline
6+ years of experience in life sciences patent preparation and prosecution, including significant experience with large molecule therapeutics in the past 2 years
Self-motivated and creative patent attorney
Active registration in good standing to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
Advanced knowledge of domestic and international intellectual property laws, regulations, and processes relating to patents
Ability to independently manage, with the assistance of outside counsel, global patent portfolios related to protein therapeutics
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Naturally open, transparent, and thrives in teamwork environment

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in life sciences

Apply online at:
https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/job?id=3840644

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Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: South San Francisco, Ca

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Los Angeles, CA

February 10, 2022- US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical

Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-5 years' experience to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group. Ideal candidate must have an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree and experience in drafting patent applications in the AI and machine learning space. The ideal candidate will also have experience with providing technical litigation support, such as preparing invalidity contentions and charts and preparing infringement contentions and charts. Candidate will have strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, a quick-study aptitude, ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. USPTO admission required along with CA bar admission. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

IP Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, CA

January 31, 2022- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Litigation

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a junior to mid-level Associate to join the IP Litigation Team of the Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group. This position may be located in Northern California, with a preference for Silicon Valley.

Biotechnology Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – San Diego, CA or Remote

January 16, 2022- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Torrey Pines Law Group, a highly regarded and rapidly growing intellectual property law firm based in San Diego, is seeking a biotechnology patent attorney or patent agent to engage with our early- to mid-stage biotechnology, bioinformatics, biopharmaceutical, and diagnostics clients. The position requires 5 to 8 years of experience and registration to practice before the USPTO is required. Primary responsibilities of the position include:

Scientific Advisor, Biotechnology – Law Firm – Chicago, IL; Walnut Creek, CA; Alexandria, VA

January 16, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. seeks Ph.D. candidates nearing the completion of their studies and thesis defense, or recent Ph.D. graduates working in academia or industry, to join the firm as a Scientific Advisor in its Chicago, Alexandria, Virginia, or Walnut Creek, California, offices. The candidate’s Ph.D. should be in the area of cellular biology, immunology, molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences, genomics, biochemistry, or a related area. Candidates should also possess strong analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This position is full-time.

Patent Agent or Associate (High Tech) – Law Firm – Boston, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

January 4, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - West, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mintz is looking for a patent agent or associate with at least two years of patent prosecution experience and a technology background in computer science, computer engineering, and/or electrical engineering. Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following technologies: machine learning, artificial intelligence, and image & signal processing. Specific duties include: