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.
IP Specialist – Law Firm – Boulder, CO and/or Salt Lake City, UT
Holland & Hart LLP is seeking an IP specialist. The Intellectual Property Specialist
supports the growing, innovative, electronics-focused patent practice. This supportive position is responsible for patent-related tasks, helping to prepare and prosecute patents for some of the largest and most innovative technology companies in the world. This role joins a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on excellence and work/life balance and specifically supports the Electrical Engineering IP practice.
Intellectual Property Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Palo Alto, CA
Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-5 years’ experience in IP litigation to join its growing Intellectual Property Practice Group in its Silicon Valley office. Ideal candidate must 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. California bar admission required; technical background preferred but not required. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.
Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas and Telecommute
Davidson Sheehan LLP is an IP boutique headquartered in Austin, Texas looking for skilled and productive patent attorneys and agents to join our team. We serve a diverse group of sophisticated clients for whom we do exceptional work in a team-oriented environment.
Patent Agent – Non-Profit – Valencia, California
Alfred Mann Foundation is seeking a patent agent in Valencia, California.
Patent Counsel – Law Firm – Irvine, CA (remote/flexible)
Umberg Zipser LLP is a premier business litigation and intellectual property boutique law firm. Drawing on decades of experience in some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious law firms, as well as national and state government service, our lawyers are recognized for providing exceptional legal work product and service. We have the ability to meet our clients’ unique needs by offering a range of flexible billing arrangements that promote efficiency and predictability.
Patent Attorney / Agent / Engineer – Law Firm – Bay Area, CA / Remote / Multiple Locations
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 with at least two 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in computer software, databases, machine learning, or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in physics, chemistry, or a bioscience. We are particularly interested in practitioners with a knowledge of 5G networks and/or chip design such as microprocessor architecture. We have lots of work and seek motivated applicants who want a full-time position and full workload. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan to reward 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.
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.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Irvine or San Diego, CA
Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Northern California
The Northern California offices of Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent with a minimum of three years of experience in patent prosecution to join our Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Candidates throughout the US with an undergraduate degree and preferably also an advanced degree in immunology, molecular biology or related field will be considered.
Responsibilities will include mid-level patent attorney work such as drafting, filing and prosecuting US patent applications, managing and coordinating international patent application strategies, preparing patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions, and overall intellectual property counseling.
Patent Attorney/ Agent – Small Corporation – San Diego, CA
Genomatica develops commercial biobased processes to make widely-used chemicals that enable better, more sustainable everyday products. That enables our partners and leading brands to offer better food packaging, auto parts, clothing, tires, carpets, and more.
We’ve commercialized processes for bio-BDO (for plastics) and for biobased butylene glycol (for cosmetics); and our technology drives the world’s first commercial-scale biobased plant for a major intermediate chemical. We’re working on polyamide intermediates (nylon) and on butadiene (tires); and we’re helping numerous companies with their bioprocesses. We have more on the way.
Genomatica is seeking a biotechnology/chemical Patent Attorney or Patent Agent who thrives in a fast-paced, cutting-edge, innovative yet collaborative R&D and business development environment.
Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Sunnyvale, CA
Cepheid is searching for a creative, dynamic and collaborative registered Patent Agent to join the IP legal team. The team is responsible for executing and developing Cepheid’s intellectual property strategy relating to its molecular diagnostics platform, as well as assisting with general legal matters.
Junior Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Philadelphia, PA; Washington DC; Chicago, San Diego, Silicon Valley
Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-4 years' experience in patent prosecution to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group. An ideal candidate would have a Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or Physics degree; however, candidates possessing an Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree and medical device experience are encouraged to apply. 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 and state bar admission required in office of practice. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.
Director, Patent Litigation – Large Corporation – Los Gatos, CA or Los Angeles, CA
Netflix is transforming entertainment, changing what television is and how it can be enjoyed. Fueled by the broad appeal of being able to instantly watch unlimited movies and TV shows, Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with over 196 million members in 190 countries currently enjoying more than two billion hours per month of original series, documentaries, and feature films.
Patent Agent (Life Sciences) – Law Firm – San Francisco, CA
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms firm with over 4,000 lawyers and staff in 31 offices, is seeking to hire a Patent Agent for the IP-Life Sciences Practice Group. This position will reside in our San Francisco, CA office.
The Patent Agent is supervised by the local Intellectual Property Practice Group Leader, but will have daily contact with, and receive guidance from, all of the partners in the practice group for whom this individual provides support.
Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Northern California
The Northern California offices of Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Patent Associate with a minimum of four years of experience to join our Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Candidates should have a degree in chemistry or biochemistry with an emphasis on chemistry.