Van Pelt, Yi & James LLP, an intellectual property law office in Cupertino, CA, is seeking local or remote 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 software, machine learning, data storage, network technology, Internet applications, computer and network security, wireless and other communications, and digital signal processing.
IP Associate or Patent Agent/Technical Specialist – Law Firm – New York, NY; San Diego, CA
Duane Morris is seeking an early mid-level (2-5 year) biotech patent prosecution, opinion and counseling associate or experienced patent agent/technical specialist, for its New York City/San Diego office. Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO as well as be a registered U.S. Patent Attorney licensed in New York/California, and admission to one or more U.S. federal courts is advantageous. The successful candidate will have experience in practicing before the USPTO that is commensurate with the candidate’s years in practice. The candidate, in addition to bar admissions and experience in practicing before the USPTO, must have been awarded a Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school, and also hold an advanced degree (i.e., Ph.D.) from an accredited institution, in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology or microbiology. An appreciation of organic chemistry and bioinformatics is advantageous. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote or Multiple Locations (MI, CA, IL, MA, TX, PA)
Young Basile, a dynamic mid-sized firm, seeks patent attorneys with 4-10 years experience to join our fast-growing computer software/hardware patent practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in diverse computer-related technical areas. Our clients include the world's leading computer software/hardware innovators, ranging from unicorn emerging companies to global giants.
Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt , P.C. is seeking a patent prosecution associate/agent (EE or CS)
Patent Scientist (Biotechnology) – Law Firm – San Diego or Orange County, CA Preferred
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.
Intellectual Property Associate, Early Mid-Level – Law Firm – New York, NY; San Diego, CA
Duane Morris is seeking an early mid-level (2-5 year) biotech patent prosecution, opinion and counseling associate, for its New York City/San Diego office. Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO as well as be a registered US Patent Attorney licensed in New York/California, and admission to one or more US Federal Courts is advantageous. The successful candidate will have experience in practicing before the USPTO that is commensurate with the candidate’s years in practice. The candidate, in addition to bar admissions and experience in practicing before the USPTO, must have been awarded a Juris Doctor from an accredited US Law School, and also hold an advanced degree (i.e., PhD), from an accredited institution, in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, or microbiology, and an appreciation of organic chemistry and bioinformatics is advantageous. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Intellectual Property Associate and Senior Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington DC
WilmerHale’s Intellectual Property (IP) Department is interested in discussing positions with attorneys who have degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other engineering disciplines or physics, along with work experience or an aptitude in computer architecture, computer science, or signal processing fields.
Patent Attorney/Patent Agent – Law Firm – Oakland, CA (or remote)
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area patent law firm with a diverse client base. We are seeking entry-level and lateral candidates for patent preparation and prosecution in our chemical and biosciences group. Candidates should have a graduate degree in chemistry or a bioscience. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance. We offer a friendly work environment and a highly trained support staff. Our Bay Area offices are in downtown Oakland and Menlo Park. In-office, remote, and hybrid working arrangements are supported.
Foreign Patent Prosecution Assistant – Law Firm – Oakland CA, Menlo Park CA, and Remote
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP, a specialty patent prosecution firm, is seeking to add to our talented staff. WAVS IP offers a pleasant, collegial work environment with competitive salaries (full-time positions offer a full complement of benefits). Remote work arrangements are possible.
Intellectual Property Patent Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations
Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an Intellectual Property Patent Agent to join our thriving Intellectual Property practice. This position offers the opportunity to be involved with all aspects of patent preparation and prosecution in our Chicago, Denver, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Silicon Valley or Wilmington Offices.
IP Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Orange County, CA
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is seeking attorneys with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience for our Denver, Kansas City and Orange County offices. We are seeking candidates who are a member of the USPTO Patent Bar. Candidates with a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or software experience are preferred. Deep learning/artificial intelligence, graphics rendering, computer hardware, and/or similar experience is recommended for the Orange County position.
Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, CA
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 and the ability to engender client confidence, and thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. USPTO admission required along with California bar admission. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.
Senior Patent / Intellectual Property Counsel – Large Corporation – San Francisco, CA
Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.
Director of Intellectual Property – Small Corporation – Berkeley, CA
Opus 12 is a Berkeley, California based startup focused on recycling CO2 into higher-value products. We are passionate about green chemistry and a shared vision to re-write the story of waste carbon dioxide. Our team partners with industry leaders in electrolysis and plant design to implement our technology at scale.
IP/Senior IP Counsel – Small Corporation – Berkeley, CA
Pivot Bio is seeking a Intellectual Property Counsel to manage and develop IP arising from Pivot Bio’s third-party collaborations. Combining a strong background in patent law with an ability to evaluate and understand IP rights under collaboration agreements, this role will synthesize disparate information sources into IP portfolio development. Working cross functionally, the incumbent will support technical and collaboration management teams to identify and ensure IP filings and rights are correctly apportioned between Pivot Bio and its third-party collaborators. This position will also play an important role in helping the company leverage its third-party collaborations to develop internal and in-licensed IP arising for work and discoveries made as a result of the company’s third-party collaborations. The incumbent will be adept at evaluating new inventions, especially in the context where multi-party rights to IP are likely to exist.
Patent Counsel – Medical Device – Law Firm – Irvine or San Diego, CA
Knobbe Martens, a prominent IP law firm, seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants should have one to three years of patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school. Graduate degree desired, but not necessary. Must be licensed to practice law, preferably with the State Bar of California. Candidates must have superior technical writing skills. If you are forward focused and ready for a challenge, apply online at knobbe.com.
Patent Counsel – Bilingual Japanese/English – Law Firm – Open to any office location in CA, DC, NY or WA.
Knobbe Martens, a prominent IP law firm, seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants must have a strong interest in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution to assist in the drafting and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other similar technical field and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. A graduate degree is desired, but not necessary. Candidates must be bilingual in both Japanese and English languages, preferably with experience as a Japanese patent attorney or working with a Japanese law firm. At least three years of patent prosecution experience is desired. Strong Japanese interpersonal skills and business etiquette are essential because the candidate will be expected to maintain, strengthen and build relationships with key Japanese clients and potential clients. Candidates must have superior technical writing skills and be willing to engage in business development activities, including seminars, client social interactions and international travel. If you are forward focused and ready for a challenge, apply online at https://www.knobbe.com.
Patent Attorney/Agent/Engineer/Scientist – Law Firm – Oakland, CA, Menlo Park, CA and Remote
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 patent attorneys, agents, engineers and scientists with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer science or electrical engineering, or have a graduate degree in physics. We are particularly interested in practitioners with a knowledge of wireless digital communication, ML/AI, optical device/semiconductor processing and/or chip design such as microprocessor architecture. We are seeking motivated applicants who want a full-time position and full workload. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly-trained support staff. Our main office is in Oakland, CA, near the 12th Street BART station. Our new Silicon Valley office is in Menlo Park, CA. Remote work arrangements are available.
Intellectual Property Associate and Senior Associate – Law Firm – San Fransisco, Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, Washington DC
WilmerHale, a large law firm, is seeking an intellectual property associate and senior associate for their offices in San Fransisco, Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, or Washington DC.
Patent Scientist – Law Firm – California, Seattle, New York, or D.C.
Knobbe Martens is seeking a bilingual (Japanese/English) patent scientist for their offices in California, Seattle, New York, or D.C. Patent Scientists work on complex projects wherein substantial judgment and initiative are required. These projects, which aid in the successful prosecution of patent applications through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices, may vary in length from only a few hours to several months. Each Patent Scientist is required to participate in many different aspects of the patent application process. The Patent Scientist works directly with partners of the firm, as well as associate attorneys. Working as a team, they divide tasks in the preparation of individual patent applications. Patent Scientists are expected to communicate effectively and efficiently with attorneys, office staff, inventors, patent examiners at the USPTO, clients (domestic and foreign) and foreign attorneys on a daily basis while appropriately representing the firm’s professional atmosphere.