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

Resume

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:

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

Mintz is looking for a patent agent or associate with at least three years of patent prosecution experience and a technology background in electrical engineering, computer science, and/or computer engineering. Specific duties include:

Reviewing invention disclosure documents and conducting invention disclosure meetings
Conducting prior searches, reviewing references and analyzing patentability
Drafting patent applications
Reviewing USPTO office actions, formulating response strategies, conducting examiner interviews, and drafting and filing responses
Managing U.S. and foreign dockets
Analyzing patents in connection with due diligence and/or freedom to operate analyses

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm encourages working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm’s published guidelines.

Qualifications:

At least three years of patent prosecution experience
USPTO admission
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related field of study
Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to or eligible for admission to the California, MA, DC, or NY bar
Prior work experience in a law firm strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A high level of professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clients
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings
Absent an exemption required by law, each Mintz employee is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

About the IP Patent Prosecution Section

Our patent prosecution team takes our clients’ strongest innovations and efficiently crafts patents to obtain protections in mission-critical jurisdictions. We work with leading innovator clients developing cutting-edge technologies. We have a deep bench of associates, patent agents and technical advisors to draft applications, respond to office actions and conduct examiner interviews. We help clients identify innovations, develop prosecution strategies and ensure quality control — providing critical guidance to help clients succeed.

Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas — Transactional, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Investigations, and Regulatory & Advisory. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, DC and London.

Please submit cover letter and resume/CV at:
https://careers.mintz.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=4&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=1417

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

Counsel – Patent – Corporation – Remote Hybrid, CA or Ohio

January 2, 2022- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Patent Litigation

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. The patent attorney has a high level of technical expertise in the fields of electrical/computer engineering and software to be able to properly support the engineers discovering and implementing features for Honda products and in clearing proposed technology being considered for Honda products to make sure that it is not infringing on third party patents. This attorney also prepares and negotiates intellectual property provisions and contracts with suppliers and universities on behalf of Honda.
At Honda, our associates take pride in their responsibilities. A typical day will include:

Collaborate with inventors to create and align patent strategy toward future technologies including for example connectivity/autonomous technologies, advanced materials, energy systems, or robotics; expand or adapt inventor ideas to the broadest extent possible and evaluate inventions for patentability, perform and review patent searches and prepare opinion reports, including patentability analyses, infringement analyses, invalidity analyses and litigation support
Work with engineers in developing a robust strategy that ensures the appropriate technology for incorporating electric motors to generate movement instead of internal combustion engines and focusing on the major components found in electric cars together with their function within the system; provide advice as to what extent Honda’s new advanced technologies will rely on patented technology standards
Research forward-looking technology to identify innovation whitespace, scout for innovations, and benchmark the R&D strategies of competitors in both traditional Honda-related fields as well as new competitors from new business areas; Perform IP analyses such as IP landscape studies, and make proposals for development and business groups; evaluate patents in new fields that may be worthwhile commercializing
Prepare and prosecute patent applications in advanced technologies, and perform all tasks related to managing the assigned portfolio of patent applications through the patent offices
Negotiate and draft contracts for AHM-IP clients; meet with engineers and other relevant associates to understand the project details, schedule and other requirements; report contract terms/negotiation status to management

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as a Counsel - Patent, you must have:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, computer science, physics or other similar scientific discipline
JD from accredited law school and member in good standing of the bar of Ohio or California, or willing to arrange to become admitted in Ohio or California.
Must be a registered patent attorney in good standing with the USPTO
10 years of patent prosecution or relevant experience in complex technologies including software, electrical, computer or advanced materials
Ability to understand technical information including drawings, schematics, and formulations, and to communicate effectively with engineers/scientists regarding complex matters
Knowledge of how to perform patentability, clearance and invalidity investigations and provide opinions in complex technology areas including software, electrical, computer, or advanced materials
Ability to manage outside counsel in complex matters
Ability to communicate effectively with management regarding activities involving complex technologies
Ability to understand and create IP landscape reports
Ability to negotiate and draft contracts

Apply online at:
http://www.honda.com/careers

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Remote Hybrid, CA or Ohio

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Los Angeles, CA (remote work is possible)

December 31, 2021- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kubota & Basol LLP is looking for patent agents that have at least one year of patent prosecution experience to join our team. Electrical engineering and/or computer science backgrounds preferred, though other backgrounds will also be considered. Remote work is possible.

Associate Patent Attorney (Chemistry) – Law Firm – Remote; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Oakland, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Menlo Park, CA

December 17, 2021- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP (WAVS IP) is seeking lateral candidates for patent preparation and prosecution in our chemical group. WAVS is particularly interested in experienced practitioners and can provide a high volume of work to a new practitioner.

You will join an incredible team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff that represents a wide range of clients, including start-ups, large companies, and universities. Technical areas include those relating to semiconductor processing, chemistry and materials sciences, polymer chemistry, and advanced materials.

WAVS IP is a growing, San Francisco Bay Area-based patent law firm with over 30 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. WAVS IP provides opportunities for advancement within the firm and informal and formal mentorship. We have a friendly work environment and highly trained support staff.

Our Bay Area offices are in downtown Oakland and Menlo Park. Remote, in-office, and hybrid working arrangements are supported. We offer a compensation structure that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance and a competitive benefits plan. WAVS IP does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other legally protected characteristic.

Qualification Requirements:

Eligible to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant physical sciences field; or pertinent industry experience
At least 2 years of patent attorney or agent experience
Strong writing and communication skills
Commitment to patent prosecution

Preferred Requirements:

Admission to practice before the USPTO
Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant physical sciences field
At least 6 years of patent attorney or agent experience

Apply via email to:
Patricia Tsai at ptsai@wavsip.com

Please send an email with “Chemistry/Life Sciences Experienced Patent Prosecution Position” in the subject line with the following: Cover letter, resume, transcripts (college, graduate school, and law school if applicable), writing samples, references (upon request).

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Oakland, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Menlo Park, CA

Patent Scientist – Biotechnology – Law Firm – Open to any office location in CA, DC, NY, WA

November 18, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, 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.

Patent Counsel – Biotechnology – Law Firm – Open to any office location in CA, DC, NY, WA

November 18, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Patent Counsel applicants should have at least two years of biotechnology-related patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a M.S. degree in biological sciences and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong technical writing skills.