Patent Counsel, Associate, or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

December 21, 2020- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

McNeill Baur was founded six years ago by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a small firm environment. We have multiple unique opportunities for patent attorneys or agents specializing in the fields of chemistry and biology.
We are looking for one or more attorneys or agents with a least 5 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling. Exceptional scientific and legal training from prestige universities and companies and/or firms is required.
McNeill Baur attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling. The firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.

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 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

Patent Attorney – Department of Commerce – Alexandria, Virginia

June 10, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Government, Work - Attorney, Work - Other Patent

US Department of Commerce / Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a patent attorney to join its Alexandria, VA team.

Senior Patent Engineer – Small Company – San Francisco, CA

March 10, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

RPX Corporation is seeking a Senior Patent Engineer (electrical engineering) to join its San Francisco headquarters.

The Patent Analysis department synthesizes complex technologies and legal patent issues into actionable intelligence for RPX executives and clients. Patent Analysis research supports initiatives in defensive portfolio acquisitions, prior art validity actions, and advisory services. The positions in Patent Analysis require a deep and broad knowledge of specific technology sectors.

As a Senior Patent Engineer, you will analyze patent claims and related materials in view of legal, technological, and business environments to understand the technical merit and patent quality of individual patent portfolios. Your main responsibility is to distill a body of analysis and research into a concise, clear, and actionable assessment to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position reports in to the Director of Patent Analysis and is located in San Francisco, CA.

This position is based in San Francisco, CA. Remote or contract opportunities are not available for this role.

About this role

Assess numerous engineering and legal factors to extract patent value proposition
Draw on detailed knowledge of relevant technologies, companies, and industries
Identify the products and services to which a patent claim relates
Explain complex technical issues to nontechnical audiences
Isolate critical technical components of patents, products, and services
Learn and apply legal concepts related to patents including prosecution and litigation
Research timeliness of patents in support of validity challenges and prior art reports
Support analysis conclusions with research driven logic and confidence
Collaborate across the organization in-person and with virtual, global teams
Share assessment and communicate findings to relevant internal and external clients

About You

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree or Doctor of Philosophy viewed favorably
Patent Attorney or Agent viewed favorably

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years’ experience with patent analysis and licensing engagements in explaining highly technical subject matter
Involvement in patent issues such as prosecution, litigation, and valuation viewed favorably

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates a shown history of success, ownership, and accountability
Service-minded and passionate about results with an ability to develop positive relationships
Capable of handling deadlines and conflicting priorities to deliver quality results
Motivated and focused with a willingness to pursue additional projects
Able to demonstrate good judgment
Highly focused, organized, and pay attention to details
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Technical Skills: Broad expertise in semiconductor process, integrated circuits design, computer and consumer electronics system architecture, and implementation of areas such as:

Semiconductor manufacturing (e.g., fabrication process, packaging, assembly, and test)
Processors (e.g., standalone, embedded, multi-core, SoC, x86, ARM, GPU)
Memory (e.g., DRAM, Flash, embedded memory)
Analog circuits and clock management (e.g., ADC/DAC, PLL, Amplifier)
Standards and Interfaces (e.g., PCIe, JEDEC, high speed serial connectivity, bus architectures)
Sensors (e.g., image sensor, MEMS)
Display panel structure (e.g., OLED, Micro-LED)
System integration (e.g., Laptop, Mobile handset, Set-Top-Box, Server)

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
Apply online here: https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=o73AbfwF&s=Patently-O.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Francisco California

Patent Agent or Attorney – Law Firm – West Orange, NJ

January 23, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC ("CSG") has an immediate opening for a patent attorney or patent agent to join our West Orange, NJ office. Qualified candidates should have significant experience drafting patent applications and responding to office actions across a broad range of technologies. Candidates must be capable of independently managing clients and matters. Excellent oral and written skills, outstanding academic credentials and the ability to handle multiple assignments contemporaneously are required. Candidates must have a background in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics with at least 2-5 years of law firm experience.

Patent Scientist (Electrical Engineering/Materials Science) – Law Firm – San Francisco or Orange County, CA

January 15, 2020- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Analysis, 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.

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 learn to convince 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.
Writing patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.
Drafting persuasive responses to patent office rejections.
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:

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis in solid state/semiconductor devices, circuits and/or chip fabrication.
2+ years of relevant industry experience is preferred.
At least one year of 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 exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Contact
Apply via the following link: http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=6&FilterJobCategoryID=3&FilterJobID=381. Please include a resume, cover letter, transcripts and writing sample.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: San Francisco or Orange County, California

Patent Scientist (Computer Science/Electrical Engineering) – Law Firm – Multiple Locations Nationwide

January 15, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, - US - Northwest, - US - NYC, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Scientist (Electrical Engineering) – Law Firm – Orange County or San Diego, CA

January 15, 2020- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Analysis, Work - Patent Prosecution

Senior Patent Attorney (Review Attorney) – Law Firm – Telecommute

December 10, 2019- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Harrity & Harrity, LLP is looking for experienced attorneys with 15+ years to work remotely reviewing patent applications and office actions responses for leading global technology companies, including numerous Patent 300 companies. We offer true Life/Work balance – work where you want, when you want, and how much you want. We provide ample, steady work from a mix of leading electrical and mechanical technology companies. We have an innovative firm culture including cutting edge technology, collaborative work environment, and dedicated support team.

Senior Patent Engineer – Small Company – San Francisco, CA

November 25, 2019- US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

RPX Corporation is the leading provider of patent risk management solutions. Since our founding in 2008, RPX has introduced efficiency to the patent market by providing a rational alternative to litigation. We acquire patent rights in the open market and out of litigation that would otherwise become a costly problem for our clients. The company’s groundbreaking approach combines principal capital, deep patent expertise, and client contributions to generate enhanced patent buying power. We also execute large-scale structured transactions on behalf of our clients, provide litigation insurance, and deliver in-depth market intelligence and strategic advisory services to our growing client network. Additionally, our wholly-owned subsidiary Inventus Solutions provides top tier e-discovery management services to Fortune 1000 corporations, global law firms, and government agencies.

Position Summary

As a Senior Patent Engineer, you will analyze patent claims and related materials in view of legal, technological, and business environments to understand the technical merit and patent quality of individual patent portfolios. Your main responsibility is to distill a body of analysis and research into a concise, clear, and actionable assessment to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position reports in to the Director of Patent Analysis and is located in San Francisco, CA.

About This Role

Assess numerous engineering and legal factors to extract patent value proposition
Draw on detailed knowledge of relevant technologies, companies, and industries
Identify the products and services to which a patent claim relates
Explain complex technical issues to nontechnical audiences
Isolate critical technical components of patents, products, and services
Learn and apply legal concepts related to patents including prosecution and litigation
Research timeliness of patents in support of validity challenges and prior art reports
Support analysis conclusions with research driven logic and confidence
Collaborate across the organization in-person and with virtual, global teams
Share assessment and communicate findings to relevant internal and external clients

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree or Doctor of Philosophy viewed favorably
Patent Attorney or Agent viewed favorably

Experience

Minimum of 4 years’ experience with patent analysis and licensing engagements in explaining highly technical subject matter; Involvement in patent issues such as prosecution, litigation, and valuation viewed favorably

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates a shown history of success, ownership, and accountability
Service-minded and passionate about results with an ability to develop positive relationships
Capable of handling deadlines and conflicting priorities to deliver quality results
Motivated and focused with a willingness to pursue additional projects
Able to demonstrate good judgment
Highly focused, organized, and pay attention to details
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Technical Skills

Broad expertise in semiconductor process, integrated circuits design, computer and consumer electronics system architecture, and implementation of areas such as:

Semiconductor manufacturing (e.g., fabrication process, packaging, assembly, and test)
Processors (e.g., standalone, embedded, multi-core, SoC, x86, ARM, GPU)
Memory (e.g., DRAM, Flash, embedded memory)
Analog circuits and clock management (e.g., ADC/DAC, PLL, Amplifier)
Standards and Interfaces (e.g., PCIe, JEDEC, high speed serial connectivity, bus architectures)
Sensors (e.g., image sensor, MEMS)
Display panel structure (e.g., OLED, Micro-LED)
System integration (e.g., Laptop, Mobile handset, Set-Top-Box, Server)

RPX is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact
Apply online at https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=o73AbfwF&s=Patently-O

Patent Agent / Associate Attorney – Large Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

August 15, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Other Patent

The Intellectual Property group in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Patent Agent (preferably) or Patent Associate Attorney with more than two years’ experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The position will require development of a broad IP practice and, while the position will focus on preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the software and electrical arts, it will also include supporting clients on a wide variety of IP issues. Experience with cloud computing, cybersecurity, cryptography, and related areas are desirable.

Mid-Level Associate – Large Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

August 15, 2018- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Other Patent

The Patent Group in the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine is seeking a patent attorney with at least three years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. An ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to work with clients of all sizes and in a variety of industries. A technical background in computer technology is required. Hands-on experience with a wide variety of clients (from startups to Fortune 500 companies) and also experience with a variety of technology areas such as mechanical devices, consumer products and designs is highly desirable. Technical experience with cloud computing, cryptography, information security, robotics or block chain would also be desirable. A small portable book of business would be welcome, but not required.