Patent Attorney – Large Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif. or Washington, D.C.

Arent Fox LLP has an open position for a patent attorney or patent agent with 2-5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution for their Los Angeles, CA or Washington, DC office. Candidates must possess a 4 year degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with telecommunication and/or circuit transistor technologies is a plus. Membership to the Patent Bar is required. Candidates must possess strong writing skills, excellent academic credentials, and a desire to excel in a law firm environment. This is a non-partnership track position.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Law Firm – San Jose, Calif. or Telecommute

Invoke IP PC is seeking a patent attorney or agent. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications for innovative Fortune 50 companies, and a few exciting startups. Highly competitive pay based on billed hours that matches big law salary, while providing flexibility with no minimum billable hours.

Electrical Engineer/Computer Science Associate – Large Law Firm – Anaheim and Los Angeles, Calif.

KPPB LLP, a dynamic IP boutique, is looking for an EE/CS associate with a strong background in digital signal and image processing, data science, natural language processing, machine learning and/or web application development to work on technically challenging IP matters for a clientele of venture backed startup companies. KPPB’s strength is that we are a team of passionate professionals with expertise across all stages of the IP life cycle, producing legal work of the highest standard. We offer a relaxed and flexible work environment with direct client exposure, ideal for someone looking to build a career in private practice while enjoying living and not just working in Southern California. In joining our team, you will work with people who love what they do and are driven to learn from each other, our clients, and our colleagues throughout the world. Our casual office environment is comfortable and adaptable. If you think this is the job for you, we welcome your application. A strong candidate will have expertise in video encoding and image processing, the ability to comprehend C/C++, and community involvement.

Material Science Associate – Large Law Firm – Anaheim and Los Angeles, Calif.

KPPB LLP, a dynamic IP boutique, is looking for associate candidates with a strong background in science to work on technically challenging patent prosecution for a clientele of leading edge venture backed start-up companies and universities. KPPB’s strength is that we are a team of passionate professionals with expertise across all stages of the IP life cycle, producing legal work of the highest standard. We offer a relaxed and flexible work environment with direct client exposure, ideal for someone looking to build a career in private practice while enjoying living and not just working in Southern California. In joining our team, you will work with people who love what they do and are driven to learn from each other, our clients, and our colleagues throughout the world. Our casual office environment is comfortable and adaptable. If you think this is the job for you, we welcome your application. A strong candidate will have credentials and expertise in physics, chemistry/chemical engineering and/or materials science, and have a high comfort level handling cases in a diverse range of technologies within the natural sciences.

Trademark/Copyright Staff Attorney – Law Firm – Los Angeles, Calif.

The Los Angeles office of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking a highly qualified staff attorney with at least four to seven years of relevant experience to join our high-profile and fast-paced IP protection and enforcement practice. More-senior candidates are welcome to apply.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Snell & Wilmer’s Intellectual Property Group seeks to hire a patent attorney/agent with a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry with at least one year of experience in patent prosecution and counseling.  The successful candidate will work with our growing Life Sciences department and others in our Intellectual Property Group and will have opportunities to help develop business.  Arizona Bar or willingness to become admitted to the Arizona Bar (including through reciprocity or on motion)  and USPTO admission required.  Additional Snell & Wilmer locations can be considered commensurate with experience, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Denver and Salt Lake City, with similar bar admission in the corresponding state also required.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

Holzer Patel Drennan is looking for a Patent Attorney with 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, biotechnology, or computer-related discipline. Candidate must also have a portable book of business as well as the ability to further develop a diverse intellectual property practice. Hired candidate will work at the Denver, Colorado office location.

Trademark Prosecution Associate Attorney – Large Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah (Updated)

Thorpe North & Western is seeking a trademark attorney with 2 to 7 years of trademark preparation and prosecution experience. An intellectual property background and excellent writing skills are required. It is expected that Applicants possess substantial experience prosecuting trademark applications. Applicants admitted to practice before the USPTO will be given preference.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Large Law Firm – Salt Lake City, Utah

The Salt Lake City office of Stoel Rives LLP seeks a patent prosecution associate with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join its Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) group. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of experience with a strong technical background in electrical engineering. Strong academic credentials, client service skills, and writing skills and USPTO registration are required. Membership to the Utah bar is strongly preferred.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Large Law Firm – Palo Alto, Calif.

Duane Morris LLP has an opening for an associate (or patent agent) with 3-5 years' experience in patent prosecution to join its growing Intellectual Property practice group in its Silicon Valley office. Ideal candidate must have a EE/Computer Science technical background along with 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 and California Bar admission required. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Patent Scientist (Biotechnology) – Large Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

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 – Large Corporation – San Francisco, Calif.

The Kudelski Group (the “Group”) is looking for a Patent Attorney to join the Group’s global Intellectual Property Business Unit (“IPBU”) in support the IPBU’s worldwide prosecution team. The Group’s patent portfolio reflects the Group’s long inventive history and supports an industry leading Intellectual Property Team. This position will interact directly with the Group’s product units and outside counsel to implement KIPI’s prosecution strategy on a world-wide basis. This experienced attorney will manage all facets of protecting the Group’s inventive activity to continue the Group’s tradition of innovation. A successful candidate will have experience working with inventors, drafting or supervising the drafting of patent applications, very strong communication skills, and strong organization skills. The candidate will rely on these skills to manage the process of capturing the Group’s inventive activity. This attorney needs to thrive in a complex, fast-paced, and dynamic business environment, and also enjoy collaboration and teamwork within the IPBU and with business partners.

Patent Attorney – Small Law Firm – San Francisco, Calif.

Caldwell Intellectual Property Law is seeking experienced patent attorneys to join our action-packed IP practice. We have a management level position available in our San Francisco, CA office. Our atmosphere is charged with energy, as we strive to help our clients develop value driven IP portfolios for their exciting, dynamic businesses. We represent some of the most innovative technology companies in the world, and have a unique, collaborative environment focused on quality work and quality down time. We offer excellent salaries, outstanding benefits, and an energizing, professional work environment. We are the law firm version of a startup and we are having a lot of fun. Come help us shake things up!

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

klarquistKlarquist Sparkman, LLP, a mid-size law firm focusing exclusively on Intellectual Property law, is actively seeking lateral patent prosecution associates or patent agents with electrical engineering, computer science, or physics degrees for its office located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials (top 33% of class preferred, top 10% strongly preferred) and preferably at least 1-4 years of experience prosecuting patent applications for electronics or computer software. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Relevant industry experience or an advanced degree is preferred.

Junior Associate (1-3 Years; I.P.) – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Leydig, Voit & Mayer is seeking a junior associate (with 1-3 years of experience) in patent prosecution to join its Chicago, IL, Boulder, CO, Walnut Creek, CA, or Washington, D.C. office.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

Klein, O'Neill & Singh, LLP, a cutting edge Intellectual Property law firm in Irvine with a collegial work environment with competitive compensation and benefits, is looking for experienced patent attorneys to service its growing hi-tech practice.
The firm seeks different levels of patent prosecution attorneys with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering. The first level calls for a candidate with a small or to medium portable book of business and at least eight years of patent prosecution experience. The second level calls for a candidate with 2-5 years of patent prosecution experience, preferably both in hardware and software with some mechanical prosecution experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Large Law Firm – Denver, Colo.

Sheridan Ross P.C. is seeking an Associate Attorney or Patent Agent with up to three years of legal experience and strong academic credentials. This is for a new position in support of Sheridan Ross’ Mechanical Arts group and will be located in our Denver, Colorado office. Qualified candidates will be USPTO admitted or have plans to take the examination. Additionally, candidates should be motivated self-starters with superb communication and writing skills, a commitment to excellence and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

Patent Agent – Other – Park City, Utah

Banjo is looking for a Patent Agent to add to our team in Park City.

Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Irvine, Calif.

Umberg Zipser LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate/Agent (Life Science). Successful candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO, capable of working independently, be proactive, enjoy learning about new technologies and must be capable of working both on her/his own as well as a part of a team. An advanced degree in the chemical or biological arts is required.

Associate Attorney – Large Law Firm – Multiple Locations

Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking an Associate with two to five years of experience to be based in Denver, Minneapolis, Palo Alto, Salt Lake City, or Seattle. This Associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.