Patent Agent/Technical Advisor – Law Firm – Denver, CO or Seattle, WA

November 6, 2020- US - Northwest, - US - West, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

Dorsey & Whitney is a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including technology, banking, energy and natural resources, food and agribusiness, health care, and development & infrastructure.

Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with one to five years of patent prosecution experience to be located in our Denver or Seattle offices. Patent bar-eligible candidates with the right technology background and writing experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding and writing about software and electrical technologies, including enterprise cloud and distributed systems, circuit designs, wireless communication technologies, and artificial intelligence. All relevant technical backgrounds will be considered. Strong academic credentials and USPTO admission or eligibility are required. A good candidate will look forward to:

Conduct inventor interviews in preparation for drafting original patent applications.
Draft patent applications and prosecute patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) and foreign jurisdictions via communications with local counsel.
Prepare office action responses for local and international patent applications.
File documents with the USPTO when required.
Support patent litigation and perform due diligence on a per case basis.
Perform patent searches, analyze invention disclosures, scientific or technical documents, and review issued patents in order to evaluate patent specific issues such as patentability and validity.
Conduct freedom to operate searches, competitive landscape searches, and review prior art.
Manage a U.S. and foreign patent prosecution docket such that deadlines are met.
Conduct interviews with examiners at the USPTO.
Work closely with our collaborative team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure excellence in client service at all times.

We are looking for the right person, not just the right resume or experience level. Collegiality and teamwork are highly valued, and broad skills and curiosity can be as important as a specific technical degree.

The following qualifications are required:

One to five years of agent/advisor experience.
At least a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Strong academic performance.
USPTO admission is preferred.

Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including health care plans, a generous paid time off policy, paid holidays, retirement savings plan, profit sharing contribution, and more.

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Patent Agent candidates may apply at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and Attorney candidates may apply at www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5178.

In addition to submitting your cover letter, resume, and transcript with your application, please also submit a patent prosecution writing sample.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Denver, CO or Seattle, WA

Patent Prosecution Attorney / Agent (Independent Contractor) – Law Firm – Irvine, California / Telecommute

October 22, 2020- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Umberg Zipser LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney/Patent Agent (Independent Contractor). We are looking for someone that is admitted to practice before the USPTO, and is capable of working independently and being proactive. Candidates should enjoy learning about new technologies, and must be capable of working on their own as well as a part of a team. At this time, the work is all virtual and flexible. An advanced degree in the chemical or biological arts is highly preferred. Essential duties include draft applications and responses to office actions for US and foreign applications.

Patent Attorney – Small Law Firm – Las Vegas, NV

October 7, 2020- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weide & Miller, Ltd., a full service IP firm, seeks an associate patent attorney. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience, an EE, CS or ME degree, and a desire to engage in patent prosecution, opinion preparation, searching/clearances. Ideal candidates would also be willing to have a portion of their practice include litigation, enforcement, licensing, and drafting related agreements in all areas of intellectual property. Weide & Miller focuses on high quality work product and client service in a boutique environment. Enjoy world-class entertainment and outdoor recreation in Las Vegas, NV.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal / Administrative Assistant – Small Law Firm – Daly City, CA

September 24, 2020- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Admin, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP is a small Intellectual Property law firm seeking a dependable and professional full time (35 hours/week) patent prosecution paralegal/assistant.

Patent / Trademark Foreign Prosecution & Docketing Specialist – Small Law Firm – Daly City, CA

September 24, 2020- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vierra Magen Marcus LLP is a small Intellectual Property law firm seeking a full time (35 hours/week) dependable senior foreign prosecution and docketing specialist to support the firm’s foreign patent and trademark practice and docketing.

Patent Agent – Company – Pleasanton, CA

September 16, 2020- US - West, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Agent

10x Genomics is seeking a patent agent to work at their headquarters in Pleasanton, CA.

About the role:

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, motivated and experienced patent agent to play a primary role with the company’s strategic IP efforts worldwide. This patent agent will have a critical role in supporting 10x Genomics’ business in connection with IP portfolio objectives, management and contribute on an individual basis to patent prosecution and maintenance.

What you will be doing:

Strategic contributor to the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of 10x’s worldwide patent portfolio.
Able to provide hands-on direction and input to outside counsel, and to draft/review a wide variety of work product, including patent applications and office action responses.
Able to contribute to global patent strategy as needed over time with a focus on alignment of the patent portfolio with 10x’s business needs, priorities and resources.
Interact with R&D at all levels, including group leaders and team members, to identify patent-worthy inventions and secure patents on 10x innovations.
Strategic contributor to IP due diligence, technology assessments and FTO analyses in potential strategic transactions (including M&A, licensing and financing).
Assist 10x counsel and outside counsel on IP-related proceedings, challenges, disputes and litigation.

To be successful, you will need:

Admission to the United States Patent & Trademark Office Bar.
Solid knowledge of global intellectual property laws & practices.
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in life sciences, biotechnology or closely related patent areas with a strong preference for in-house experience.
Experienced in managing complex patent portfolios & strategies and developing commercially-relevant patent assets.
Advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in biochemistry, molecular biology or chemistry; a strong technological aptitude for learning and working with a range of technologies; and a willingness to learn and engage with 10X employees and outside counsel in other technology areas including microfluidics, instrumentation, and software.
Excellent writing, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to strategically educate and support fellow employees.
Self-directed and proactive, comfortable executing on multiple projects independently and in collaboration with others.

It will be fantastic if you already have:

Experience managing outside counsel is a plus
Experience in adverse proceedings (e.g., litigation, USPTO proceedings, EPO oppositions) is a plus

Apply online at:
https://www.10xgenomics.com/careers/

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Pleasanton, CA

Biotech Patent Agent – Large Law Firm – San Francisco, California

September 13, 2020- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mintz is looking for a Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences to join our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities:
Patent Agents work under the supervision and guidance of partners in our Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work. Specific duties include the following:

Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge biotechnology to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.
Work with scientists and/or inventors to draft patent applications.
Draft Office Action responses and prosecute patent applications.
Manage IP portfolios and coordinate worldwide prosecution with foreign associates in various foreign jurisdictions.
Assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents in a variety of biology fields.
Assist with IP diligence on biotech initial public offerings (IPO) and other capital markets transactions.
Work with venture capitalists on IP diligence for potential investments.
Work on IP landscapes to identify third-party patents and patent applications.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in the biological life science areas (bioinformatics, data science and machine learning are a plus but not required)
5+ years of patent prosecution experience preferred.
Ability to analyze scientific papers and/or patent references and present ideas, legal and scientific reasoning and conclusions in both verbal and written format.
Demonstrate skills to present scientific concepts, analysis/reasoning, and conclusions to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.
Ability to multi-task by working with different clients and different projects.
Collaborate with colleagues on various projects.
Adapt effectively in different team environments.

Apply online at: https://careers.mintz.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=4&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=1270

Please include a resume, cover letter, and transcript(s) with your submission.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco, California

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – San Francisco, Foster City, CA, New York

August 21, 2020- US - Northeast, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Other Patent

Visa is seeking a Patent Counsel. In this position, the Patent Counsel provides intellectual property (IP) legal services to clients primarily in the computer software and hardware arts.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
Advising clients on freedom to operate in view of 3rd-party patents.
Assisting in drafting and negotiating agreements, including licenses, joint development agreements, technology agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
Providing IP subject matter expertise to commercial attorneys.
Assessing claims involving intellectual property rights by and against 3rd parties.
Advising clients in the development and implementation of intellectual property protection strategies to support the needs of individual business units.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Four to seven years of experience in drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications; prep and pros experience in the software arts required.
Expertise in subject matter eligibility required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree and undergraduate, or graduate, degree in applicable engineering or science, preferably in electrical engineering or computer science.
Admission to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admission to at least one State or District of Columbia Bar.
Eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status in California.
Experience evaluating third party patents, performing freedom-to-operate studies, and drafting freedom-to-operate opinions.
Ability to implement and monitor intellectual property strategies to support business needs and make changes to such strategies as needed.
Experience drafting license agreements, development agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
Experience practicing in both a large law firm and an in-house legal department desired.

Additional Information:

Work Hours:

Varies upon the needs of the department

Travel Requirements:

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers, reach with hands and arms, and bend or lift up to 25 pounds.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Apply online at:
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Visa/743999717711826-patent-counsel

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco, Foster City, CA, New York

Intellectual Property Specialist – Law Firm – Boulder, CO or Salt Lake City

July 23, 2020- US - Southwest, - US - West, Intellectual Property

Holland & Hart LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property Specialist to support 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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Supports patent attorneys in docket and practice management
Performs tasks associated with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
Manages and performs range of duties related to an internal electronic file system
Generates templates for patent applications, and responses to various Office Actions (including but not limited to: a Filing Receipt, Notice to File Missing Parts, Response to Office Action, Notice of Publication, Notice of Allowance, Issue Notification; and Letters Patent) as they relate to correspondence/filing with USPTO, PCT, and foreign associates
Prepares additional templates for various legal documents (Declaration, Powers of Attorney, Assignments)
Reviews formalities of filed patent documents to ensure proper form, including Filing Receipts, Declarations, Recordings, Information Disclosure Statements, allowed patents ready to issue, etc.)
Performs electronic filings at the USPTO
Manages new client intake and opening of matters
Maintains proficiency in required technologies such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, iManage, USPTO products, Intapp, etc.
Performs other functions as assigned

Competencies:

Functional/Technical Expertise – Understands necessary information, processes and procedures to carry out job responsibilities.
Customer Orientation – Views the firm through the eyes of the customer and goes out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs.
Communication – Recognizes the essential value of continuous information exchange.
Team Player – Team oriented; maintains composure and is adaptable to the changing needs of the team.
Results Orientation – Maintains appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments.
Change Agility – Effectively adjusts habits, procedures, and behavior as needed.
Business Thinking – Understands the bigger picture and how individual actions fit in.
High Standards – Takes pride in putting forth high-quality work product.
Initiative – Proactively seeks ways to contribute to and enhance the success of the team.
Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification):
All career-focused, interested candidates able to demonstrate the following will be considered:

Abilities:

Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Excels within a dynamic, positive, professional, team-oriented culture
Quickly learns and comprehends complex concepts and processes
Thinks critically to understand how each task fits into a broader workflow
Works efficiently, using available technology and striving to make tasks easier and more efficient
Skills
Requires superior proofreading
Requires superior oral and written communication
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Visio is a plus), Adobe Acrobat, iManage, USPTO products, Intapp, etc
Education
A Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years experience in a professional environment required.

Experience:

Minimum 3+ years patent prosecution experience required
Knowledge
Knowledge of USPTO systems and processes
Knowledge of patent preparation and prosecution

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Professional office atmosphere. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

apply online via the following link:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/HOL1009HHLLP/JobBoard/0ba64e57-f8ff-4239-a9ff-f1e3dc401ae6/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e726055c-f8d5-4a8b-ae4b-fb35d737cfd6

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, CO or Salt Lake City, UT

Patent Scientist – Biotechnology – Law Firm – San Diego, California

July 2, 2020- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, 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 Attorney – US Government (Navy) – NAVAIR – China Lake, CA

July 2, 2020- US - West, Emp - Government, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Department of the Navy, Office of General Counsel Group, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is seeking to hire a patent attorney to join its group, located in China Lake, California.

NAWCWD is a field activity of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), providing research, development, test, evaluation, engineering and fleet support for Navy and Marine Corps weapons and weapons systems. The Office of General Counsel Group, NAWCWD, employs 15 attorneys and support staff at China Lake and Pt. Mugu, CA, practicing primarily in the areas of federal acquisition law, civilian personnel/labor law, environmental law, intellectual property law, fiscal law, agreements, investigations, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act, ethics/standards of conduct, and litigation related to these areas.

The NAWCWD China Lake site is located onboard the Naval Air Weapons Station, in the Mojave Desert, approximately 150 miles north/northeast of Los Angeles, California. China Lake is within the Los Angeles-Long Beach Locality Pay Area. For information about Locality Pay, see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2020/general-schedule/. For information about NAVAIR and NAWCWD, see http://www.navair.navy.mil and https://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcwd

The candidate selected for this position will provide a range of intellectual property services, including:

drafting and prosecuting patent applications,
reviewing research publications for potentially patentable material,
providing litigation support for patent infringement claims,
resolving patent and copyright administrative claims, and
counseling on contract and technology transfer intellectual property matters such as rights in inventions, patents, technical data, and computer software.

The position will be filled under the Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) personnel demonstration system, which is a pay for performance system using pay bands with salary ranges. The position will be filled in the Business and Program Management Pay Band DA-03/04/05 (comparable to GS-11/12/13). Although the Full Performance Level of the position is the DA-06 Pay Band (comparable to GS-14/15), the intent is to fill the position at the DA-03/04/05 level, with future advancement being subject to various factors (e.g., incumbent's performance, office/client need, Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and client policies, budget, etc.). Pay will be set commensurate with the successful applicant's qualifications, funding availability, and STRL pay setting guidelines.

To be eligible for selection at the DA-03 (GS-11 equivalent) level, applicants must have one year of legal experience. 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 (GS-12 equivalent) level, applicants must have two years of successful relevant legal experience. To be eligible for selection at the DA-05 (GS-13 equivalent) level, applicants must have in excess of two years of successful relevant legal experience.

Applicants will be evaluated on: 1) the depth, breadth and quality of their experience in technical areas related to NAWCWD's mission; 2) recent and relevant experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications; 3) oral communication skills and ability to develop strong attorney-client relationships; 4) ability to work both independently and as part of a team; 5) research, analytical, and writing skills; and, 6) interpersonal skills.

Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the Department of the Navy OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day to day legal practice are desired.

Requirements for the position include a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Chemistry or Chemical 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 the chemical arts. Experience in chemical/chemistry-related patent application preparation and prosecution is highly desired.

The successful applicant must have graduated from a law school that is 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, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. Applicants must also be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position, and the successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

This announcement will close on July 31, 2020 at 11:59:59 PM, EST and applications must be received by this date and time to be considered.

If the successful applicant is not currently a member of the Department of the Navy Office of the 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)

NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty'') to their submissions.

Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF-15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.)

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 service, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Links:

Legal and Regulatory Guidance Links:

Financial suitability Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/financial-suitability/
Social security number request Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/social-security-number/
Privacy Act Link: https://wvvw.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/privacy-act/
Signature and false statements Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/signature-false-statements/
Selective Service Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/selective-service/
New employee probationary period Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/probationary-period/

How to Apply

Submit an application file via email to: eric.evain@navy.mil and meichelle.mcguire@navy.mil.
The emailed file size must be less than 7MB.
Please include the following:
- a cover letter;
- an SF-171, OF-612, or resume that includes the applicant's employment and educational history, as well as a listing of state bars of which the applicant is an active member, and the applicant's registration number to practice before the USPTO;
- two recent and relevant legal writing samples (up to ten pages each -- excerpts, to avoid exceeding the ten page limit, are acceptable);
- the two most recent performance appraisals (if available); and
- the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisor) who may be contacted as part of the application process (we will make every effort to advise applicants before current supervisors are contacted).
- Attorneys who graduated from law school after 2012 must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Southern California

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Northern California

June 10, 2020- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Northern California offices of Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Patent Associate or Agent 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.

Mechanical Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Portland, Oregon

June 10, 2020- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size IP-focused law firm, is actively seeking lateral patent attorneys or agents with strong expertise in mechanical engineering. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and preferably 4-6 years of experience prosecuting patents in the medical device field. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Computer Science Patent Agent – Law Firm – Silicon Valley or Orange County California

June 9, 2020- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Agent

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with over 4,000 lawyers and staff in 31 offices is seeking a Patent Agent for their award winning IP Team.

The Patent Agent is supervised by an intellectual property partner, but will have daily contact with, and will receive guidance from, all of the partners in the practice group for whom this individual provides support.

This position will reside in the Silicon Valley, CA or Orange County, CA office and will be responsible for preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”).

This position will contribute to important strategic patent procurement and enforcement decisions, and the Patent Agent will understand the business context of their efforts. The Patent Agent will work closely with intellectual property practice group partners and attorneys to protect inventions in a manner that is consistent with his/her technical merit, while assuming significant client responsibilities and providing high quality legal services to domestic and foreign clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform patent searching.
Investigate inventorship issues.
Manage the intake of invention disclosures and review disclosures for patentability, novelty, and non-obviousness.
Evaluate qualification and applicability of prior art.
Study and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess patentability, novelty and inventiveness.
Draft new patent applications; act as a second reviewer for filings; manage the processing of e-File filings.
Convert prior provisional applications into utility applications; foreign filed applications into U.S. applications and U.S. applications into foreign applications.
Prepare replies to U.S. and foreign office actions.
Assist attorneys with prosecution; identify alternative prosecution scenarios and claim strategies to develop patent portfolios.
Conduct interviews with USPTO examiners; prepare appeals to PTAB and clearance analyses.
Prepare reexamination petitions, reissue applications, and IPR and CBM petitions.
Engage in practice development activities to build and maintain client relationships.
Prepare substantive client correspondence.
Meet with clients to discuss inventions and ascertain whether the inventions are likely to lead to commercially meaningful patent claims.
Provide patent prosecution training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree in computer science/software engineering degree (and preferably an advanced degree).
At least three (3) years of experience drafting patent applications and patent prosecution.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Excellent writing and research abilities are a must, as well as proficiency in written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Morgan Lewis and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please call or email the following contacts: 1-866-963-7137 / firmhr@morganlewis.com.

Contact
Apply via the following link: https://morganlewis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/morganlewis/job/Palo-Alto-California/Patent-Agent_R1152-1. Please include a resume and cover letter.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Silicon Valley, CA or Orange County, CA

Intellectual Property Specialist – Large Law Firm – Boulder, Colo. or Salt Lake City, Utah

March 19, 2020- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

Holland & Hart is seeking an IP Specialist (a hybrid patent prosecution paralegal / patent administrator) to support their dynamic, growing electronics-focused patent practice in Salt Lake City, UT or Boulder, CO. We represent some of the largest and most innovative technology companies in the world, and have a unique, collaborative environment focused on excellence, teamwork, and work/life balance. We offer excellent compensation, outstanding benefits, and an energizing, professional work environment.

Requirements:

Supports patent attorneys in docket and practice management
Performs various tasks associated with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications including, but not limited to:
- Manage and perform range of duties related to an internal electronic file system
- Generate templates for patent applications and responses to various Office Actions (including but not limited to: a Filing Receipt, Notice to File Missing Parts, Response to Office Action, Notice of Publication, Notice of Allowance, Issue Notification; and Letters Patent) as they relate to correspondence/filing with USPTO, PCT, and foreign associates
- Prepare additional templates for various legal documents (Declaration, Powers of Attorney, Assignments)
- Review formalities of filed patent documents to ensure proper form, including Filing Receipts, Declarations, Recordings, Information Disclosure Statements, allowed patents ready to issue, etc.
Perform electronic filings at the USPTO
Manage new client intake and opening of matters
Perform a variety of patent support and administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications: All career-focused, interested candidates able to demonstrate the following will be considered:

Paralegal or patent prosecution experience required
Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills
Motivated to excel with a positive, team-oriented attitude
Possesses a strong work ethic and prefers to keep busy
Ability to quickly learn and comprehend complex concepts and processes
Has superior oral and written communication skills
Thinks critically to understand how each task fits into a broader workflow
Continuously seeks to maximize the efficient use of technology available and strives to make tasks easier and more efficient
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are requirements, Visio is a plus)
Thrive in a dynamic, professional, growing patent practice

Contact
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to: sjingram@hollandhart.com or by fax to (307) 222-6273. No phone calls please.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado or Salt Lake City, Utah

Experienced Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Seattle, Washington or Washington DC

March 17, 2020- US - Northwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Seattle and Washington D.C. offices of Han Santos, PLLC are seeking experienced patent prosecution associates to join its growing patent prosecution practice. Han Santos is a local law firm that offers a collegial work environment with opportunities to grow your legal skills and practice. Han Santos provides corporate, securities, IP procurement, and IP counseling services to clients ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our compensation and benefits model is designed to attract and incentivize performers while offering an alternative to the high production commitment work environments of traditional law firms.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Various Locations

March 4, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Litigation

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP seeks a junior patent litigation associate on partnership track to join our thriving Intellectual Property Group in our Minneapolis, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Indianapolis, Wilmington, or Denver office. Faegre Drinker is an Am Law 50 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our IP practice includes all areas of intellectual property law for a national and international client base.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Various Locations

March 4, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Am Law 50 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., Europe, and China. Our thriving Intellectual Property practice is actively seeking a partnership track associate or patent agent with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related degrees and/or substantial industry experience in our Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Silicon Valley, or Washington, DC offices.

Corporate IP Counsel – Large Corporation – Silicon Valley; Austin Texas; or Toronto, Canada

March 3, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Tech - Electrical

AMD develops high-performance computing and visualization products to solve some of the world’s toughest and most interesting challenges. We are seeking a Corporate Counsel, IP to join our legal team. (Corp. Counsel, Legal, IP- 78036)

THE ROLE:

This person is responsible for the development and maintenance of AMD’s global patent portfolio. You will also work with your colleagues in the IP & Licensing team on defensive patent matters and patent monetization programs and within the AMD legal department (on matters which require your expertise in patent matters).

THE PERSON:

Having excellent technical and legal skills with the ability to develop each of those in a fast-paced environment is critical to your success in this role. Being outgoing and engaging in your work with the inventor community are also very important characteristics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage outside counsel (domestic and foreign) in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
Draft and prosecute patent applications related to AMD’s global businesses.
Provide information and training to internal groups as required regarding patent protection procedures and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to quickly understand and evaluate new technologies & products
Assessment of legal risks in a business context and offer practical solutions
Technical acumen in patented technologies developed by AMD
Ability to communicate and express your opinions and bases for those opinions
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, business judgment and strategic legal thinking
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Patent Bar admission in good standing.
State/Provincial Bar admission in good standing (or qualified for and willing to apply for/maintain Registered In-House Counsel status)

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

REQUIRED: BSEE or higher degree with experience in hardware and software related technologies
REQUIRED: LLB or JD with experience with a major law firm or technology company (minimum 5 years of legal experience)

LOCATION:

This position is ideally located in Santa Clara, CA but could also be in Austin, TX or in the Toronto, ON locations.

Contact
Apply online via the following link: https://jobs.amd.com/job/Santa-Clara-Corp_-Counsel%2C-Legal-IP-78036-Cali/633688100/?locale=en_US

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Santa Clara, California; Austin, Texas; or Toronto, ON

Intellectual Property Transactional Associate – Law Firm – Minneapolis or Chicago

March 2, 2020- US - Midwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Intellectual Property, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

The global law firm of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is actively recruiting an Associate to join its technology transactions and intellectual property licensing practice in Minneapolis or Chicago. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an AmLaw 50 firm with offices located throughout the U.S., plus offices in the UK and Asia. Our ideal candidate will possess four or more years of technology transactions and intellectual property contract drafting and negotiation experience, including technology licensing, outsourcing, IT transactions, and merger and acquisition support. We also desire candidates with strong academic credentials or work experience in the computer sciences and information technology sector. The candidate should be ready to apply their experience to interesting and challenging matters in a thriving and fast-paced practice. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and list of deal experience to www.faegredrinker.com/careers.